Shortcuts, hidden features, and workflow efficiency tips.
Essential Shortcuts
| Shortcut |
Action |
Space |
Open node menu |
Ctrl/⌘ + Enter |
Run workflow |
Esc |
Stop workflow |
Ctrl/⌘ + S |
Save |
F |
Fit view |
Ctrl/⌘ + Z |
Undo |
Ctrl/⌘ + K |
Command menu |
Ctrl/⌘ + / |
Show all keyboard shortcuts |
Quick Node Actions
Adding Nodes Faster
- Search by typing: Press
Space, then just type what you need (“agent”, “image”, “whisper”)
- Smart connect: Drag a connection to empty space → get compatible node suggestions
- Duplicate quickly:
Ctrl/⌘ + D copies selected nodes horizontally
Model Selection
- Recommended Models: Click the “Recommended Models” button on AI nodes to see compatible options
- Quick switch: Use the Model dropdown to change models without rewiring
Node Organization
- Drag from header: Move nodes by grabbing the header bar (top of node)
- Group related nodes: Select multiple, press
Ctrl/⌘ + G
- Align selection: Press
A to align, Shift + A to align with even spacing
- Collapse a node: Press
C
- Disable a node: Press
B
- Select connected nodes:
Shift + C (all), Shift + I (inputs), Shift + O (outputs)
- Duplicate vertically:
Ctrl/⌘ + Shift + D
Canvas Navigation
| Action |
How |
| Pan around |
Left-drag on empty canvas (Windows/Linux default) or right/middle-drag (macOS default). Change it in Settings → General → Canvas → Left-Click Drag |
| Zoom |
Scroll wheel (Windows/Linux), pinch or Ctrl/⌘ + scroll (macOS, where plain scroll pans) |
| Fit to screen |
Press F |
| Focus on selection |
Select nodes, then press F |
| Reset zoom |
Ctrl/⌘ + 0 |
| Zoom in / out |
Ctrl/⌘ + = / Ctrl/⌘ + - |
| Snap to grid |
Enable in the desktop View menu, the command menu, or Settings → General → Canvas |
Connections
Making Connections
- Type matching: Colors show compatible connections
- Quick connect: Drop on empty space for auto-suggestions
- Multi-output: One output can connect to multiple inputs
Connection Tips
- Preview intermediate data: Add Preview nodes between connections
- Disconnect: Right-click connection or drag it away
- Re-route: Delete and recreate, or drag to a new target
Workflow Management
Organization
- Save often:
Ctrl/⌘ + S – autosave is on by default, and each manual save also creates a version (Settings → General → Autosave)
- Use descriptive names: Rename workflows and nodes for clarity
- Examples: Open the Examples page from the sidebar menu to start from a working graph
History & Undo
| Action |
Shortcut |
| Undo |
Ctrl/⌘ + Z |
| Redo |
Ctrl/⌘ + Shift + Z |
| Saved versions |
Created on each manual save |
Layout Recovery
- Auto layout: Click the Auto Layout button (or use the command menu) to tidy up
Debugging Workflows
Finding Problems
- Add Preview nodes between steps to see data at each stage
- Check node errors – red borders or icons indicate issues
- Verify connections – ensure types match
- Test incrementally – run partial workflows first
- Disable nodes – select and press
B, or right-click → Disable Node, to exclude suspicious nodes and their connections from the run
Disabling Nodes for Debugging
- Isolate issues: Disable a failing branch to run a smaller graph
- Keep unfinished work: Leave nodes on the canvas without executing them
- Skip slow steps: Temporarily disable heavy processing during testing
Common Fixes
| Problem |
Solution |
| A node reports a missing model |
Use the model picker’s Recommended Models list or Model Manager to install it |
| Wrong output |
Check input data and node settings |
| Workflow won’t run |
Look for disconnected required inputs |
| Slow execution |
Try cloud providers for heavy tasks |
| Node causing errors |
Disable its branch and run the remaining graph |
Power User Features
Command Menu
Press Ctrl/⌘ + K to open the command menu – the fastest way to:
- Open any workflow by name
- Switch views and panels
- Access settings
- Search for anything
Multi-Tab Workflow
- Multiple workflows: Open in tabs, switch with
Ctrl/⌘ + 1-9
- Reference between: Copy nodes from one workflow to another
- Reorder: Drag tabs to change their order
Keyboard Navigation
| Shortcut |
Action |
1 / 2 |
Toggle Workflows / Assets panel |
i |
Toggle Inspector (right panel) |
w |
Toggle Workflow Settings panel |
o |
Toggle Operator panel |
Ctrl/⌘ + F |
Search nodes on canvas by label |
Arrow keys |
Nudge selected nodes |
Ctrl/⌘ + Alt + N / P |
Move focus to next / previous node |
AI Model Tips
Choosing Models
- Local for privacy: Use local models for sensitive data
- Cloud for speed: API models are faster
- Mix both: Local preprocessing → cloud generation → local post-processing
- Smaller models first: Test with fast models, upgrade for quality
- Quantized models: Smaller files, similar quality (Q4, Q8)
- Streaming nodes: See progress during execution
Asset Management
Working with Files
- Drag and drop: Drop files directly onto the canvas
- Asset panel: Press
2 to open (or click the Assets icon)
- Preview: Click any asset to preview it
Organizing
- Create folders: Keep projects organized
- Name clearly: Descriptive names save time later
- Clean up: Delete unused assets to save space
Collaboration Tips
Sharing Workflows
- Export workflow: Use the workflow export feature
- Mini-Apps: Share as simplified interfaces
- Screenshots: Document your workflows visually
Working with Teams
- Consistent naming: Agree on conventions
- Document: Add comment nodes to explain complex sections
- Template library: Build shared templates
Troubleshooting
Quick Fixes
| Issue |
Try This |
| Node menu won’t open |
Refresh page, check for modals |
| Connection won’t attach |
Check type compatibility |
| Workflow stuck |
Press Esc to stop, check error messages |
Getting Help
- Node info: Select a node and press
Ctrl/⌘ + I
- Discord: Ask the community
- GitHub Issues: Report bugs
Cheat Sheet
Most Used Shortcuts
| Windows/Linux |
Mac |
Action |
Space |
Space |
Node menu |
Ctrl + Enter |
⌘ + Enter |
Run workflow |
Ctrl + S |
⌘ + S |
Save |
Ctrl + Z |
⌘ + Z |
Undo |
Ctrl + D |
⌘ + D |
Duplicate |
F |
F |
Fit to screen |
A |
A |
Align nodes |
Ctrl + K |
⌘ + K |
Command menu |
i |
i |
Toggle Inspector |
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