CloudRig

Summary

CloudRig is ranked #16 of 26 in 3D rigging software on Everything Xiaomi. It runs on Browser extension.

Compared on 3D rigging software

Free plan

Yesstudio.blender.org

Auto-rigging

Yesstudio.blender.org

Deployment

host_pluginstudio.blender.org

Rig targets

mixedstudio.blender.org

Scripting support

Yesstudio.blender.org

Supported host apps

Blenderstudio.blender.org

Facts

Purpose

CloudRig is a Blender Studio add-on for rig generation and rigging workflow tools.extensions.blender.org · 5 Oct 2026

Metarig workflow

Users set parameters on a metarig, then generate a control rig that can be regenerated as the metarig changes.studio.blender.org · 5 Oct 2026

Rig components

Component types assigned to metarig bones define rig behaviors and can be customized with parameters.studio.blender.org · 5 Oct 2026

Features

The add-on includes component types for features such as limbs, spines, eyes, and bone tweaks.studio.blender.org · 5 Oct 2026

Custom rig UI

CloudRig lets riggers organize built-in and custom properties into panels, labels, and rows in a custom rig interface.studio.blender.org · 5 Oct 2026

Animation controls

The rig UI can include IK/FK switches and snap and bake operators when supported by the rig components.studio.blender.org · 5 Oct 2026

Installation

CloudRig is available on the Blender Extensions platform and can be installed from within Blender.studio.blender.org · 5 Oct 2026

Workflow tools

The add-on includes hotkeys and pie menus intended to speed up rigging workflows.studio.blender.org · 5 Oct 2026

Troubleshooting

After rig generation, a log can identify potential issues and may provide buttons to address some of them.studio.blender.org · 5 Oct 2026

Limit

CloudRig does not automatically fix rigging mistakes, though it can detect issues and suggest fixes.studio.blender.org · 5 Oct 2026

Scripting

Post-generation scripts allow procedural changes, but require familiarity with Python.studio.blender.org · 5 Oct 2026

Script behavior

A generated rig's embedded cloudrig.py script may prompt for permission to execute and does not execute automatically when the file is linked or appended.studio.blender.org · 5 Oct 2026

Maker

CloudRig is developed by Blender Studio for its open movies, beginning with CoffeeRun in 2020.extensions.blender.org · 5 Oct 2026

Workflow

The documented workflow is to change settings and regenerate the rig.studio.blender.org · 5 Oct 2026

Production use

The Blender Studio says it uses CloudRig in production to generate rigs for characters and props.studio.blender.org · 5 Oct 2026

Customization

Component types have parameters that let users customize features in the generated rig.studio.blender.org · 5 Oct 2026

Rig panel

Generated rigs include a sidebar panel with features such as IK/FK switching and snapping.studio.blender.org · 5 Oct 2026

Rig panel requirement

The rig sidebar is available even when CloudRig is not installed, but Blender may ask permission to execute its script, and the file must be saved and reloaded.studio.blender.org · 5 Oct 2026

Issues and support

The Blender Studio add-ons page says users can report issues for its add-ons.studio.blender.org · 5 Oct 2026

Contributions

The CloudRig contribution page welcomes external contributors and asks them to contact Demeter before coding.studio.blender.org · 5 Oct 2026

Where it ranks on Everything Xiaomi

• Best 3D Rigging Software in 2026#16 of 26

Sources

• extensions.blender.org/add-ons/cloudrig/· checked 5 Oct 2026
• studio.blender.org/tools/addons/cloudrig/introduction· checked 5 Oct 2026
• studio.blender.org/tools/addons/cloudrig/cloudrig-types· checked 5 Oct 2026
• studio.blender.org/tools/addons/cloudrig/properties-ui· checked 5 Oct 2026
• studio.blender.org/tools/addons/cloudrig/rig-ui· checked 5 Oct 2026
• studio.blender.org/tools/addons/overview· checked 5 Oct 2026
• studio.blender.org/tools/addons/cloudrig/code· checked 5 Oct 2026