BNDL Lite is an add-on that exports and reconstructs Blender material node trees using a custom human-readable text format. This approach allows users to manage their shader libraries similarly to source code, supporting version control systems like Git to track specific changes to node values and connections over time. Changes to material properties can even be made directly in an external text editor.

The tool includes a multi-project browser accessible from the Shader Editor N-Panel, enabling users to organize, search, and apply materials across different project folders. It features a favorites system, recent files tracking, and batch application capabilities. When reconstructing materials on selected objects, the add-on manages naming conflicts to prevent overwrites and generates proxy placeholders for missing image texture dependencies.