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Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with Peek a Node in minutes.

1. Installation

First, install the add-on via Blender Preferences. See Installation Guide

2. Basic Usage (Global Collections)

The fastest way to use Peek is with Global Collections.

  1. Open the Shader Editor.
  2. Right-click on any node.
  3. Select Peek Options -> New Global Collection.
  4. Name your collection.

The node will instantly appear in the Peek Sidebar (N-Panel), allowing you to edit it without searching through the node graph.

Read more about Global Collections

3. Advanced Usage (Node Groups)

For complex materials using Node Groups, use the Peek Hierarchy.

  1. Right-click on a Node Group.
  2. Select Peek Options -> Peek Node Group.
  3. Navigate inside the group and add nodes to Custom Collections.

Read more about Hierarchy & Operations