diff --git a/openpype/tools/experimental_tools/tools_def.py b/openpype/tools/experimental_tools/tools_def.py
index 13283c157a..0dcec7a871 100644
--- a/openpype/tools/experimental_tools/tools_def.py
+++ b/openpype/tools/experimental_tools/tools_def.py
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+import os
 from openpype.settings import get_local_settings
 
 # Constant key under which local settings are stored
@@ -53,6 +54,10 @@ class ExperimentalTools:
     """
     def __init__(self, parent=None, host_name=None, filter_hosts=None):
         experimental_tools = []
+
+        if not host_name:
+            host_name = os.environ.get("AVALON_APP")
+
         if filter_hosts is None:
             filter_hosts = host_name is not None