Co-Dependencies is a free After Effects script by Andrew Hildebrand that manages project files by retaining needed assets and removing unneeded ones. It runs on macOS and Windows and supports After Effects 2025, 2024, and 2023.
Developed by Andrew Hildebrand.
About Co-Dependencies
Co-Dependencies is an After Effects script designed to streamline project file management. Developed by Andrew Hildebrand, the tool scans a project and keeps only the files that are referenced, deleting any unused assets. It operates on both macOS and Windows platforms and is compatible with After Effects versions 2025, 2024, and 2023. Version 1.2, released on December 16, 2024, introduces several bug fixes, including corrected settings file locations for Windows, resolution of file transfer issues, proper handling of EXR and image sequences, and an alert for the required Show Scripting Progress Dialog preference. A demo video is provided to illustrate its workflow. The script is listed as free, though users should verify current licensing on the developer’s page.
Features
- Keeps the files you need and removes the files you don’t
- Extension
- Characters in file path
- Data Size
- Compatible with both Mac and Windows
- Compatible with After Effects 2025, 2024, and 2023
Best for
After Effects users on macOS or Windows who need to clean up project files by keeping required assets and discarding unused ones.
Frequently asked questions
Does Co-Dependencies work with After Effects 2025?
Yes. Co-Dependencies lists compatibility with After Effects 2025, 2024, and 2023, and version 1.2 is documented to work with those releases on both macOS and Windows.
Does Co-Dependencies run on both Mac and Windows?
Yes. The script is compatible with both macOS and Windows; recent fixes in version 1.2 address specific Windows behavior.
Does Co-Dependencies require any After Effects preference to be enabled?
The script requires the After Effects preference “Show Scripting Progress Dialog” to be turned on. Version 1.2 alerts the user if this setting is disabled.
What changed in Co-Dependencies version 1.2?
Version 1.2 (December 16, 2024) fixes several Windows‑specific issues, corrects EXR and image sequence handling, ensures the final frame of sequences is processed, and adds an alert for the required scripting progress dialog preference.
Is Co-Dependencies free to use?
The catalog lists Co-Dependencies as free. Users should confirm current pricing and licensing on the developer’s aescripts page.
Related plugins
Explore Co-Dependencies
View download and installation options.