# Plug-ins **URL:** https://forum.glyphsapp.com/c/plug-ins/16.md [Latest](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Plug-ins category](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/about-the-plug-ins-category/31409)
**Author:** [@FlorianPircher](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/FlorianPircher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/about-the-plug-ins-category/31409 "2024-09-04T15:42:37Z")
Questions and other topics about using Glyphs plug-ins. --- ## [Plugin red arrows not showing up](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/plugin-red-arrows-not-showing-up/37499)
**Author:** [@catherinerenaud](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/catherinerenaud)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 10:05am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/plugin-red-arrows-not-showing-up/37499 "2026-10-28T10:05:54Z")
Hi hi! I’ve been using red arrows for the last few months and it recently just stopped working. I feel like I have tried everything :smiling\_face\_with\_tear: I removed the python module and red arrows, restarted Glyphs 3… --- ## [Developer says LTTR/INK is again available from plugin manager for Glyphs 4!](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/developer-says-lttr-ink-is-again-available-from-plugin-manager-for-glyphs-4/37236)
**Author:** [@Haulers](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/Haulers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 2:38am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/developer-says-lttr-ink-is-again-available-from-plugin-manager-for-glyphs-4/37236 "2026-09-09T02:38:25Z")
I will be checking on this and downloading as soon as I’m in front of a computer. Thanks, LTTR/INK team! --- ## [Would an in-Glyphs fontspector palette be useful, or would you just run the CLI?](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/would-an-in-glyphs-fontspector-palette-be-useful-or-would-you-just-run-the-cli/37166)
**Author:** [@isaac1](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/isaac1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/would-an-in-glyphs-fontspector-palette-be-useful-or-would-you-just-run-the-cli/37166 "2026-09-01T23:37:41Z")
fontspector already does the checking and it is free. This is not another checker. It is a palette that runs fontspector on the open font, groups the results so one problem is one row with a count rather than one row pe… --- ## [Show Stem Thickness ignores components](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/show-stem-thickness-ignores-components/37077)
**Author:** [@DeeMo](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/DeeMo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/show-stem-thickness-ignores-components/37077 "2026-08-21T22:52:31Z")
Love this plugin like everyone else. There’s one issue with components tho: Show Stem Thickness completely ignores them. See attached image: I had found an alternative in the plugin “Ultimate Measure” but it broke w… --- ## [SuperTool plugin installation, asking for reinstall the bundle \[bug\]](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/supertool-plugin-installation-asking-for-reinstall-the-bundle-bug/36958)
**Author:** [@archiena006](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/archiena006)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/supertool-plugin-installation-asking-for-reinstall-the-bundle-bug/36958 "2026-08-18T22:14:37Z")
I am not able to install SuperTool plugin in Glyphs 4, on restarting the Glyphs 4 its asking for reinstalling the bundle again. Done this multiple times but the same pop-up appears. Could you tell me how to fix this? … --- ## [Show Kerning Value Plugin in Glyphs 4](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/show-kerning-value-plugin-in-glyphs-4/36834)
**Author:** [@Hasto](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/Hasto)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/show-kerning-value-plugin-in-glyphs-4/36834 "2026-08-12T15:09:55Z")
Hello, On my device, the \*show kerning value\* plugin in Glyphs 4 has a bug that causes its positioning to be imprecise. --- ## [Reporter-Toggler stop working in Glyphs 3 (intel mac)](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/reporter-toggler-stop-working-in-glyphs-3-intel-mac/36920)
**Author:** [@Silomon](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/Silomon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/reporter-toggler-stop-working-in-glyphs-3-intel-mac/36920 "2026-08-10T00:51:26Z")
Hello, in the morning was working, no problem, but apparently was updated for glyphs 4 and stop working in glyphs 3. --- ## [Glyphs 4 - Mouse kerning plugin](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/glyphs-4-mouse-kerning-plugin/36952)
**Author:** [@Hanoded](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/Hanoded)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/glyphs-4-mouse-kerning-plugin/36952 "2026-08-07T18:13:41Z")
The mouse kerning plugin in Glyphs 4 does not work properly. It only kerns a row of glyphs, not individual ones --- ## [Backdrop plugin preview](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/backdrop-plugin-preview/36867)
**Author:** [@Sargis](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/Sargis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 11:44am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/backdrop-plugin-preview/36867 "2026-08-05T11:44:14Z")
On clicking on backdrop glyphs, the preview panel causes strange behaviour. --- ## [Plugins not working in Glyphs 4](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/plugins-not-working-in-glyphs-4/36899)
**Author:** [@Kaloyan](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/Kaloyan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 6:29am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/plugins-not-working-in-glyphs-4/36899 "2026-08-05T06:29:57Z")
I recently updated to Glyphs 4 and tried installing some of the plugins I normally use while working. Reporter Toggle, Show Stem Thickness, Red Arrows, Show Angled Handles and Show Label Color. Unfortunately when I resta… --- ## [GaugeTool plugin caused a crash on Glyphs 4 (4.0 (4000)](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/gaugetool-plugin-caused-a-crash-on-glyphs-4-4-0-4000/36842)
**Author:** [@Sargis](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/Sargis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/gaugetool-plugin-caused-a-crash-on-glyphs-4-4-0-4000/36842 "2026-07-29T11:54:16Z")
GaugeTool plugin caused a crash. --- ## [GlyphsIconGrid 0.1.1](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/glyphsicongrid-0-1-1/36829)
**Author:** [@thierryc](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/thierryc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/glyphsicongrid-0-1-1/36829 "2026-07-28T20:34:27Z")
GlyphsIconGrid 0.1.1 — looking for testers and feedback :light\_bulb: Hi everyone, Now that Glyphs 4 is officially available, and has become—in my opinion—one of the best tools for drawing complete icon sets, I created G… --- ## [TalkingLeaves Bugs](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/talkingleaves-bugs/36443)
**Author:** [@luxpio](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/luxpio)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/talkingleaves-bugs/36443 "2026-06-12T16:19:55Z")
Hello everyone, I stumbled across the TalkingLeaves GitHub page quite by chance; I think it’s rather brilliant and I reckon it could be a great help with various projects. However, I can’t seem to install it. Glyphs is … --- ## [Noodler – Keep Overlaps Issue](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/noodler-keep-overlaps-issue/35962)
**Author:** [@Juri](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/Juri)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/noodler-keep-overlaps-issue/35962 "2026-03-10T17:05:50Z")
I try to keep overlaps when using Noodler, but unchecking “Remove overlaps“ creates funny outlines. I get the same result when using the filter and when using it as a custom parameter. Maybe I’m missing something? Glyp… --- ## [Variable font preview not showing up](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/variable-font-preview-not-showing-up/35952)
**Author:** [@ddaanniiieeelll](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/ddaanniiieeelll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/variable-font-preview-not-showing-up/35952 "2026-03-04T16:22:15Z")
@Mark Hello, I recently moved to a new computer and tried setting up all my plugins. I can install Variable Font Preview from the plugin manager, but then it doesn’t show up in glyphs. For reference here is the issue … --- ## [Stems Pro plugin not visible in View menu](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/stems-pro-plugin-not-visible-in-view-menu/35824)
**Author:** [@Hyunsokism](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/Hyunsokism)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/stems-pro-plugin-not-visible-in-view-menu/35824 "2026-01-30T12:09:19Z")
Hello, I installed Show Stems Pro via the Plugin Manager and restarted Glyphs, but the plugin does not appear in the View menu. In contrast, Show Stems (Light) shows up correctly under the View menu, so I can toggle it… --- ## [Showing Nodes Movement between Masters](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/showing-nodes-movement-between-masters/35761)
**Author:** [@Yazeed](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/Yazeed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/showing-nodes-movement-between-masters/35761 "2026-01-18T15:27:27Z")
I would like to introduce to you this plugin I’ve developed, that shows the nodes movements between masters and help designers to see the issues in consistency and node alignment.. I’d really appreciate your feedbac… --- ## [Callback for standard shortcuts](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/callback-for-standard-shortcuts/35706)
**Author:** [@Tosche](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/Tosche)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/callback-for-standard-shortcuts/35706 "2026-01-14T00:10:05Z")
I’m making a tool plugin that edits my custom data (i.e. not nodes, anchors, etc.), and want to write callbacks for standard shortcuts like command+A and so on. Is that possible? keyDown\_() is never being called. --- ## [Confirming best naming for plugin type "SelectTool" vs just "Tool"](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/confirming-best-naming-for-plugin-type-selecttool-vs-just-tool/35619)
**Author:** [@dvclmn](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/dvclmn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/confirming-best-naming-for-plugin-type-selecttool-vs-just-tool/35619 "2025-12-09T15:20:35Z")
Brief, non-critical question; could you clarify whether the correct name for the .glyphsTool plugin type is “Tool”, or “SelectTool”? I’m fairly certain that it’s SelectTool, based on the wrapper, but I have seen it refer… --- ## [Can I set a name for my custom UndoGrouping action?](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/can-i-set-a-name-for-my-custom-undogrouping-action/35483)
**Author:** [@michaelrafailyk](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/michaelrafailyk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/can-i-set-a-name-for-my-custom-undogrouping-action/35483 "2025-11-25T10:34:50Z")
I use Undo Grouping in a plugin. My actions are grouped correctly when I Undo/Redo. However, I can’t set a custom name for a grouped action. By name I mean what I see in Menu → Edit → Undo/Redo, or on the pop-up tip at t… --- ## [How to group menu entries of multiple imported plugins in a bundle](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/how-to-group-menu-entries-of-multiple-imported-plugins-in-a-bundle/35536)
**Author:** [@michaelrafailyk](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/michaelrafailyk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 12:17pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/how-to-group-menu-entries-of-multiple-imported-plugins-in-a-bundle/35536 "2025-11-20T12:17:32Z")
My General plugin has submenu in View menu for grouping all the plugin settings, like Menu \> View \> My Plugin Name \> settings items here. If I import Reporter from General (as part of a bundle), Reporter name appears sep… --- ## [Plugins Error after Glyphs Update](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/plugins-error-after-glyphs-update/35434)
**Author:** [@nnzmzz](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/nnzmzz)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/plugins-error-after-glyphs-update/35434 "2025-10-31T09:05:27Z")
Hi Everyone. Is there a quick way to fix this problem? --- ## [Error when loading plugin: “The bundle couldn’t be loaded because its executable couldn’t be located.”](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/error-when-loading-plugin-the-bundle-couldn-t-be-loaded-because-its-executable-couldn-t-be-located/34960)
**Author:** [@Typotypo](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/Typotypo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 7:52am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/error-when-loading-plugin-the-bundle-couldn-t-be-loaded-because-its-executable-couldn-t-be-located/34960 "2025-09-01T07:52:32Z")
Hi there, I’m working on creating my first plugin. I would like to use my Python script on exporting instances. To achieve this, I need a plugin that allows me to run the script during export. I’ve been following the… --- ## [Vertical metrics and line height issues with Mekkablue script](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/vertical-metrics-and-line-height-issues-with-mekkablue-script/34950)
**Author:** [@Martino](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/Martino)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2025, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/vertical-metrics-and-line-height-issues-with-mekkablue-script/34950 "2025-08-30T13:22:45Z")
Hi guys, I’m creating a custom font for a client, and something strange happened. I noticed that the line height is basically too narrow and the letters are overlapping. My metrics are: General metrics: Asc: 900/16 … --- ## [Core API for modifying the current text tab](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/core-api-for-modifying-the-current-text-tab/34090)
**Author:** [@bright](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/bright)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/core-api-for-modifying-the-current-text-tab/34090 "2025-08-01T21:48:43Z")
Hi, everyone. Is there a way to modify the layers in current tab with core API? Here are the codes in python: newLayer = Font.glyphs\["A"\].layers\[Font.masterIndex\] currTab = Font.currentTab layers = list(currTab.layers) … --- ## [Faster stem thickness-checking?](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/faster-stem-thickness-checking/33719)
**Author:** [@KasperPSR](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/KasperPSR)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 11:09am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/faster-stem-thickness-checking/33719 "2025-05-26T11:09:35Z")
I often find myself spending a good amount of time leafing through all the characters in my typefaces, making sure that I haven’t made a certain part of a letter (mostly straight stems or bars) a couple of units too thin… --- ## [Space Bar plugin not displaying information](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/space-bar-plugin-not-displaying-information/33435)
**Author:** [@jmsole](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/jmsole)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/space-bar-plugin-not-displaying-information/33435 "2025-04-29T10:16:34Z")
I’ve been trying to use the Space Bar plugin by Yanone on recent Glyphs 3 versions and although I get no errors and the plugin is installed correctly and “technically” working, I literally only see the Interpolation Spac… --- ## [Plugin Window not showing anything](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/plugin-window-not-showing-anything/33228)
**Author:** [@ki5ly](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/ki5ly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/plugin-window-not-showing-anything/33228 "2025-03-30T12:38:53Z")
Just recently got into Glyphs and ran into this issue today. When i go to the plugin manager window, the window is completely empty, worked just fine this morning. --- ## [Plugins not working on converted Glyphs Mini file](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/plugins-not-working-on-converted-glyphs-mini-file/33145)
**Author:** [@jpcandelier](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/jpcandelier)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/plugins-not-working-on-converted-glyphs-mini-file/33145 "2025-03-25T13:47:10Z")
Hi! I recently upgraded from Glyphs Mini to Glyphs 3 and wanted to take advantage of plugins on a typeface I created in Glyphs Mini. I have converted the file to version 3 by going to Font info → Other → and setting File… [Next page](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/c/plug-ins/16.md?page=1)