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I have downloaded an add-on hosted on github today using this green 'Download/Clone' button. However, when I try to install it via User Preferences > Addons > Install it does not appear in the Add-on list, no matter what I do. enter image description here

Q: How to download and install add-ons hosted on github properly? What am I doing wrong?

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Option 1 - Release version

Before downloading the entire repository using the 'Clone or download' button, make sure there is no actual release (In most cases there is, to keep development organized):

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If so, click on Releases Tab and download the latest release (zip or single py file):

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Option 2 - init.py folder (Clone or download)

There are lazy authors so in some rare cases the 'Clone or download' is the only option. Search for __init__.py in the repository and copy the folder containing this file to your Add-on directory:

  • Linux: $HOME/.config/blender/<version>/
  • OSX: /Library/Application Support/Blender/<version>/
  • Windows: %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Blender Foundation\Blender\<version>\

You can get also get the folder per machine using the python console: bpy.utils.script_path_user() and / or bpy.utils.script_paths("addons")

Further reading: Addons: Only some .zips will install

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    $\begingroup$ You literally saved my ass, I spent 4 hours trying to debug this, turns out I was just being a moron. $\endgroup$
    – Joehot200
    Feb 21 at 11:03

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