links.md

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A list of all the useful tools i've found to speed up my work flow for creating avatars.
More can be added to this list if you know any.

Workflow tools

https://github.com/lyuma/Av3Emulator
The emulator used to play and test animations in unity. In the default VCC.

https://github.com/BlackStartx/VRC-Gesture-Manager
A simpler version of Av3 with better ui. Will give the nice ui to Av3 when both are installed. In default VCC.

https://github.com/VRLabs/Avatars-3.0-Manager
A tool for managing playable layers and parameters for an avatar. Curated in VCC. In defualt VCC.

https://github.com/rurre/PumkinsAvatarTools
Used to fix, copy, and scale data on avatars. VPM link: https://rurre.github.io/vpm/index.json

https://github.com/febucci/unitypackage-custom-hierarchy
Easyer to read hierarchy.

https://github.com/kurotu/VRCQuestTools
Convert some stuff to work quest quicker.

Optimization Tools

https://github.com/Thryrallo/VRC-Avatar-Performance-Tools
Used to check VRAM and other stats before uploading the avi. VPM link: https://thryrallo.github.io/VRC-Avatar-Performance-Tools

https://github.com/CascadianWorks/Unity-Mesh-Transfer-Utility
A tool that lets you join meshes in unity so you don't have to use blender.

https://vrcfury.com/
An editor tool used to combine playable layers, and optimise avatars. VPM link: https://vcc.vrcfury.com/

https://github.com/d4rkc0d3r/d4rkAvatarOptimizer
Combines skinned mesh renders and materials in unity. VPM Link: https://d4rkc0d3r.github.io/vpm-repos/main.json

Shaders

https://github.com/poiyomi/PoiyomiToonShader
Poi.

https://github.com/lilxyzw/lilToon
LilToon.

https://github.com/netri/Neitri-Unity-Shaders
Effects shader.

https://github.com/Leviant/ScreenSpace_Ubershader
Screen space shader effects.

https://github.com/hai-vr/lightbox-viewer
Lets you view different lighting conditions to fine tune your shaders.

https://github.com/llealloo/vrc-udon-audio-link
Make the avatar react to music in the world. In default VCC.

Dev Tools

https://shatteredfur.gumroad.com/l/vrctoggle
Make toggles extremely quickly by just selecting a game object.

https://dreadrith.gumroad.com/l/CEditor
A useful tool to make animation transitions much faster. (Paid)

https://github.com/rrazgriz/RATS
Animation qol plugin that lets visualize stuff better. VPM link: https://vpm.razgriz.one/index.json

https://github.com/Dreadrith/Unity-Animation-Hierarchy-Editor
Tool made to remap broken animation paths.

https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/play-mode-save-177452
Choose what asset to save when in play mode. (paid)

https://github.com/VRLabs/Local-Mirror-Detection
Used to have different things happen in mirrors.

https://github.com/VRLabs/World-Constraint
Hold an object in world space.

https://github.com/hai-vr/av3-animator-as-code
Write code to crate animations in bulk.

Misk tools

https://github.com/NotAKidOnSteam/FreeCam
Move the game camera around in play mode.

https://github.com/Markcreator/Unity-Tools
Auto texture optimizer.

Prefabs

https://github.com/VRLabs
All of VRLabs prefabs are extramly useful.

https://github.com/ThatFatKidsMom/Avatar-Prop
Used to let other users grab objects from your avatar.

Blender

https://github.com/absolute-quantum/cats-blender-plugin
Used to speed up some of the tedious actions in blender.

https://github.com/Grim-es/material-combiner-addon
Use to automaticaly atlas texture and combine materials Dependency for cats.

+rep

https://github.com/feilen/tuxedo-blender-plugin
A Blender plug-in to bake models for optimization
and for adding clothing
or adding some face tracking support
Among other things?

https://github.com/teamneoneko/Cats-Blender-Plugin-Unofficial-
Cats blender plugin but updated for newer versions of Blender

GabSith's WFT! | Workflow Tools https://gabsith.github.io/GabSith-VCC-Listing/
Workflow Tools (WFT) are a set of 11 tools for VRChat avatar creation that will help you speed up your workflow. https://gabsith.gumroad.com/l/WFTools

https://wingmandraws.gumroad.com/l/GameViewPlus
GameView+ is a light weight overhaul of the Game Window camera inside of Unity. Designed to allow for freedom of movement and ease of use!

https://github.com/Spokeek/awesome-ndmf
NDMF is a modular framework providing hooks for tools to create non destructive workflows in Unity.

Since this gist is two years old I will continue it here https://gist.github.com/Kavex/f68a5e4f1b7917d2cd503a6bc29fd8f4