ExactKey
Edit any keyframe's exact value in Blender — without ever moving the playhead.
ExactKey is a Blender addon for editing keyframes in place. Double-click any key in the Dope Sheet, Graph Editor, or Timeline and a floating popup lets you edit Frame, Value, and Interpolation directly. The playhead never moves. Type relative math like +5 or *1.1 straight into the value field, broadcast deltas across multiple selected keys, or open a spreadsheet of every channel at a frame with Shift + double-click.
Version: 1.0.0 | Blender: 4.2 LTS – 5.1 | Author: StraySpark
Why ExactKey?
You're parked on the final pose of a shot. You spot a wrong key 48 frames in the past. Native Blender forces you to:
- Scrub the playhead back to that frame.
- Tweak the value via the N-panel "Active Keyframe" field (Graph Editor only) or by hand-editing the property.
- Scrub forward again — and lose the visual reference of the pose you were judging.
ExactKey collapses all three steps into one double-click.
Stay locked in your final frame. Fix the past in place.
Feature Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Inline Edit | Double-click any key → edit Frame, Value, Interpolation in a floating popup |
| Relative Math | Type +5, -2, *1.1, /2 directly in the Value field |
| Apply To Selected | Broadcast value deltas across every selected key in one commit |
| Sibling Lock | Edit array siblings (e.g. Quat W/X/Y/Z) at the same frame in one go |
| Channel Snapshot | Shift + double-click → spreadsheet popup for every channel at a frame |
| Hover Halo | Subtle GPU halo + delayed tooltip showing data_path · frame : value |
| Configurable Trigger | Double-click / Alt+Click / Ctrl+Click; pick radius adjustable |
| Editors | Dope Sheet, Graph Editor, Timeline |
| Blender Version | 4.2 LTS, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.0, 5.1 (Slotted Actions supported) |
| Dependencies | Zero — works offline, no external libraries |
What's in the Box
- ExactKey addon zip — installs via
Edit → Preferences → Add-ons → Install from Disk - Inline-edit operators registered under each editor's Key menu
- Hover overlay with GPU halo + tooltip
- Preferences panel for trigger, pick radius, and overlay toggles
- Free updates for the entire v1.x lifecycle
Next Steps
- Getting Started → — Install the addon and make your first edit
- Features → — Detailed reference for every interaction
- Compatibility → — Blender versions, OS, and addon coexistence
- FAQ → — Common questions about behavior, refunds, and licensing
Support
Bug reports and feature requests: support@strayspark.com