What It Does
LaunchBox provides a single dockable panel for accessing every Ebberts+Zucker script and plugin installed in After Effects. Instead of digging through the Window menu or File > Scripts, you get one-click access to tools like TypeMonkey, EditMonkey, Wind, NodeKit, and the rest of the suite.
For any tools you haven’t installed yet, LaunchBox shows deactivated buttons that link directly to the product page on aescripts, where you can download a trial or purchase a full version.
Key Features
One unified panel. Consolidates all Ebberts+Zucker products into a single interface. Scripts that normally require multiple menu clicks become instantly accessible.
Quick purchase links. Deactivated tools show buttons that take you straight to their aescripts page, making it easier to expand your toolkit when you need a specific feature.
Actively maintained. Regular updates add support for new products. Recent versions added GoType, EZMarkerAlign, MonkeySauce, Vybe, TypeMonkey3D, and MonkeyWords.
Who It’s For
LaunchBox is most useful if you already own several Ebberts+Zucker products or plan to. For someone using TypeMonkey, EditMonkey, and Wind regularly, it saves you from memorizing where each script lives in your menus. For users who only have one or two tools, the utility is lighter but still worth installing since it’s free.
Motion designers who work fast under tight deadlines will appreciate the streamlined access. Switching between projects and needing different tools becomes less disruptive.
Pricing
Completely free. No trial period, no paid tier. Download it from aescripts and install it like any other After Effects script.