About pt_EffectSearch 3

pt_EffectSearch 3, developed by Paul Tuersley, is a script for Adobe After Effects that helps manage effects across a project. It can locate any effect used in a composition, reveal missing or third‑party effects, and enable or disable selected effects. The script includes a link menu that lets you choose an effect as a control and attach other effects to it. Version 3.6, released in July 2026, added support for pseudo effects and refreshed the built‑in effect list. Compatibility covers a broad range of After Effects releases, from CS4 and CS5 series through the CC line and the year‑based versions up to After Effects 2026. The catalog lists the script as free, though licensing terms are described on the developer’s aescripts page.

Features

• Search for effects within a project
• Find missing or third-party effects
• Turn effects on or off
• Select an effect in the list and choose ‘Set Control Effect’ from the link menu to link other effects to it
• Support for pseudo effects, added in version 3.6
• Compatible with After Effects releases from CS4 through 2026

Best for

After Effects users who need to locate effects in a project, identify missing or third‑party effects, toggle effect states, and create linked control relationships.