Shortcut Studio is an After Effects plugin that consolidates expressions, scripts, and presets into a single library, compatible with After Effects 2026 through 2022.
Developed by .nook.

About Shortcut Studio
Shortcut Studio is a library tool for After Effects that centralizes expressions, scripts, and presets within the application. Rather than managing these assets across separate files and folders, the plugin stores them in one library, simplifying reuse and organization. It runs on After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022, covering several recent releases. Version 1.0.0, released on April 14, 2026, represents the initial public release. A demo video is available for preview. Developed by .nook and listed in the aescripts library, the plugin focuses on keeping reusable assets accessible from a single location inside After Effects.
Features
- Keeps After Effects expressions, scripts and presets in one library
- Collects reusable assets in a single central location
- Compatible with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022
- Available as version 1.0.0, the initial release
- Demo video available to preview the tool
Best for
After Effects users who want expressions, scripts, and presets organized in a single library.
Frequently asked questions
What After Effects versions does Shortcut Studio support?
Shortcut Studio supports After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022. Only these listed versions are confirmed as compatible.
Is Shortcut Studio free to use?
The catalog lists Shortcut Studio as free, but licensing terms may be detailed on the developer’s aescripts page. Verify current terms before downloading.
What does Shortcut Studio version 1.0.0 include?
Version 1.0.0 is the initial release, published on April 14, 2026, and introduces the core functionality of centralizing expressions, scripts, and presets in a single library.
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