Shader Switcher Node for Blender (v2.0)

Create smarter, cleaner, and more flexible shader setups in Blender with this custom Shader Switcher node system.

Now featuring two powerful modes:

Switch Mode: Select a shader using a simple index (great for animations and driven effects).

Layer Mode: Blend shaders together with opacity control—perfect for layered materials like paint, dirt, decals, etc.

What It Does

Shader Switcher Node creates a dynamic Shader Node Group that lets you:

Plug in multiple shader inputs (up to 50)
Switch between them using a single Shader Index
Or blend them as layered materials with mix values
Maintain a clean material layout with a single output
Add new inputs anytime without breaking connections
Easily clean up unused node groups with one click

All controlled directly inside the Shader Editor — no node clutter, no mess.

Switch Mode

Select a shader using a simple index input. Great for:

Animations

Shape key-based materials

Logic-driven setups

Layer Mode

Blend shaders together with opacity control—just like Photoshop layers. Perfect for:

Dirt, scratches, paint

Wear and tear effects

Stylized or procedural layering

Features

Two Modes: Switch & Layer
Choose how shaders are combined: one active at a time, or layered with opacity control.

Dynamic Shader Inputs
Expand your node group with a single click—up to 50 inputs.

Clean, Readable Node Logic
Uses Blender’s native nodes (Math, Mix Shader, Add Shader) under the hood for performance and clarity.

Integrated UI Panel
Access all tools from a dedicated Shader Switcher tab in the Shader Editor’s N-panel.

Popup Add Menu
Quickly insert the node via Shift+A, with a prompt to choose the mode and input count.

One-Click Cleanup
Remove unused Shader Switcher groups from your project instantly.

Preserves Existing Connections
Adding new inputs won’t break your links or reset values.

Perfect For

• Artists testing or switching between shader styles
• Teams working in shared look-dev or asset files
• Game-ready material pipelines
• Stylized and procedural material setups
• Technical artists building reusable node systems