After Effects 2020 → 2026
Animate faster.
Save every layer.
SAMA-toolkit is a free After Effects panel: an easing graph editor, a layer vault, quick-edit tools and an auto beat marker, all in one place.
Activation key
How do I get activation key?
Type .sama in a text channel
Any text channel works, but general chat is preferred.
Apply our tags to your Discord main name
Add our tags to your Discord main name. Staff will shortly give you the Clan member role.
Open a ticket in #sv-support
Open a ticket in #sv-support and you will be provided with your activation key!
Inside SAMA
Four tabs. One panel.
Dock it once, then switch tools from the icons at the top.
01 / FLOW
Shape motion with a bezier graph.
Drag two handles, watch the curve, apply it to your keyframes. No more nudging influence values by hand.
- Draggable bezier graph with an editable value field
- Choose Out, In or both, then press Apply
- Presets like Easy Ease, Sine, Cubic and Expo
- Save your own curves and copy or paste them
02 / VAULT
Save a layer once. Reuse it forever.
Select a layer, hit Save, and it lands in your library ready to apply to any project.
- Searchable preset list with categories and favourites
- Apply to the selected layer or add it as a new layer
- Optionally start at the current time indicator
- Rename, delete, import, export and open your preset folder
03 / QUICK EDIT
The quick-edit toolbox.
A compact button grid for the small jobs that eat your day.
- Create text, adjustment, solid, null, shape, camera and light layers
- Tabs for Nulls, Text, Camera, Layers, Keys, Comp and Expr
- One-click Recolour
- Optional colour-coding for new layers
04 / AUTO BEAT MARKER
Cut to the beat automatically.
Select an audio layer, press Detect beats, and markers are placed right on the beats.
- Styles for pop and vocals or beats and drums
- Set the BPM, or let it find the tempo for you
- Tune sensitivity and minimum gap
- Put markers on the layer or the composition, and clear them anytime
+ SETTINGS
Make it yours.
Small options that make the panel fit your workflow.
- Customise the highlight colour with a hex code, plus an optional second colour for a gradient
- Text height fix to nudge all text up or down
- Change where your presets are stored
Install
Up and running in three steps.
Copy the script into ScriptUI Panels
Close After Effects, then copy SAMA-toolkit.jsx into this folder (replace 2026 with your version):
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe After Effects 2026\Support Files\Scripts\ScriptUI PanelsAllow scripts to write files
Open After Effects, go to Preferences → Scripting & Expressions and tick Allow Scripts to Write Files and Access Network. The Vault needs this to save presets.
Open the panel from the Window menu
Restart After Effects, choose Window → SAMA-toolkit.jsx and dock it wherever you like. The first time it opens, enter your activation key (see "How do I get activation key?" above). Use the icons at the top to switch between Flow, Vault, Quick edit and Beat marker. Settings is there too.
100% free
Join SAMA for the tool-kit.
SAMA-toolkit is free for everyone. Join the Discord to get the file, updates and support.
SAMA-toolkit
- Flow easing editor
- Layer Vault
- Quick edit tools
- Auto Beat Marker
- After Effects 2020 to 2026
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Which After Effects versions work?
SAMA-toolkit supports After Effects 2020 through 2026 on Windows and macOS.
Is it really free?
Yes. SAMA-toolkit is completely free to download and use.
How do updates work?
Updates are announced on Discord. Download the latest file and replace the old one in your ScriptUI Panels folder.
Is this the same as other easing or preset plugins?
No. SAMA-toolkit is an independent toolkit with its own code, design and library format. It is not affiliated with any other plugin.
Where do I get support?
Join our Discord server and ask in the community. We'll help you out.