Understanding Nodes

Nodes are the fundamental building blocks of your Armox workflows. Each node performs a specific function and can be connected to other nodes to create powerful content generation pipelines.

What Are Nodes?

A complex workflow showing multiple nodes connected together: Upload nodes, Image generation, Text generation, and Video creation.

In Armox, a node is a single unit of functionality in your Canvas workflow. Each node:

• Has a specific purpose (text input, image generation, etc.)
• Has inputs (left side) and outputs (right side)
• Can be connected to other nodes
• Has settings you can configure

Think of nodes like building blocks—you connect them together to create complex creative workflows.

Node Types Overview

Armox has six main types of nodes:

Text Nodes

Text nodes are where you write prompts or generate text content.

A Text node using GPT-5 for AI-powered text generation.

Two Modes

1. Manual Mode — Type your own text directly
2. AI Mode — Use an AI model to generate or refine text

Use Cases

• ✍️ Writing prompts for image generation
• 📝 Generating marketing copy
• 🔄 Refining or expanding ideas
• 💬 Creating captions or descriptions

Settings

• Mode Toggle — Switch between manual and AI
• Model — Choose AI model (GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, etc.)
• System Prompt — Guide the AI's behavior

Available Text Models

📚 See all text models: Text Models Reference

Output

Text nodes output text (🟡 yellow connection) that can flow to:

• Image nodes (as prompts)
• Video nodes (as prompts)
• Audio nodes (as text-to-speech input)
• Other text nodes (for chaining)

Image Nodes

Image nodes generate images using AI models.

An Image node with the Nano Banana model selected for image generation.

Capabilities

• 🎨 Text-to-image generation
• 🖼️ Image-to-image transformation
• 📐 Multiple aspect ratios
• 🎭 Various styles and aesthetics

Settings

Available Image Models

📚 See all image models: Image Models Reference

Inputs

• Prompt (required) — Text describing the desired image
• Reference Image (optional) — Image for style or content reference

Output

Image nodes output an image (🔵 blue connection) that can flow to:

• Video nodes (for image-to-video)
• Tool nodes (for processing)
• Other image nodes (for chaining)

Video Nodes

Video nodes create AI-generated videos.

A Video node using Kling V2.5 Turbo Pro for high-quality video generation.

Capabilities

• 📝 Text-to-video generation
• 🖼️ Image-to-video animation
• 🎬 Various durations and resolutions
• 🔊 Some models include audio

Settings

Available Video Models

📚 See all video models: Video Models Reference

Inputs

• Prompt (required) — Text describing the video
• Reference Image (optional) — Starting frame or style reference
• Audio (optional) — Some models accept audio input

Output

Video nodes output a video (🟢 green connection) that can flow to:

• Tool nodes (for processing)
• Other video nodes (for chaining)

Audio Nodes

Audio nodes generate music, speech, and sound effects.

An Audio node using MusicGen for music generation.

Capabilities

• 🎵 Music generation
• 🗣️ Text-to-speech
• 🎙️ Voice cloning
• 🔊 Sound effects

Settings

Available Audio Models

📚 See all audio models: Audio Models Reference

Inputs

• Prompt (required) — Text description or script
• Reference Audio (optional) — For voice cloning or style matching

Output

Audio nodes output audio (🟠 orange connection) that can flow to:

• Video nodes (for adding sound)
• Tool nodes (for processing)

Upload Nodes

Upload nodes let you bring your own files into workflows.

Capabilities

• 📤 Upload images, videos, or audio
• 🖱️ Drag-and-drop support
• 📁 Use your own assets as AI inputs

Supported Formats

Output

The output type depends on what you upload:

• Upload an image → 🔵 Blue (image) output
• Upload a video → 🟢 Green (video) output
• Upload audio → 🟠 Orange (audio) output

Use Cases

• 🖼️ Reference images for style transfer
• 🎬 Videos to transform
• 🎤 Audio samples for voice cloning
• 📷 Product photos to enhance

Tool Nodes

Tool nodes process and enhance existing content.

The Tools submenu showing Image Tools and Video Tools categories.

Available Image Tools

Available Video Tools

📚 See all tools: Tools Reference

When to Use Tools

• 🔍 Upscaling — Make images/videos larger and sharper
• ✂️ Background Removal — Isolate subjects
• 🎭 Face Swap — Replace faces in images
• 🎨 Filters — Apply artistic effects
• 📝 Captions — Add subtitles to videos
• 👄 Lip Sync — Match lips to audio

Connection Handles

Nodes have colored handles that indicate data types:

Connection Rules

1. Output to Input — Always connect from right (output) to left (input)
2. Type Matching — Colors should generally match (🔵 blue to 🔵 blue)
3. Text is Flexible — Text (🟡 yellow) can connect to most input types as prompts
4. Some Nodes Accept Multiple Types — Check the input handles

Adding Nodes to Canvas

Method 1: Drag and Drop

1. Open the node sidebar on the left
2. Find the node type you want
3. Drag it onto the canvas

Method 2: Click to Add

1. Open the node sidebar
2. Click on a node type
3. It appears in the center of your view

Method 3: Context Menu

1. Right-click on the canvas
2. Select a node type from the menu

Node States

Nodes show different states:

Best Practices

Start Simple

Begin with basic two-node workflows:

• Text → Image
• Upload → Tool
• Text → Video

Plan Your Flow

Before adding nodes, think about:

1. What's your input? (text, image, etc.)
2. What's your desired output?
3. What processing steps are needed?

Keep It Organized

• Arrange nodes left-to-right
• Leave space between nodes
• Name your canvases descriptively

Next Steps

Now that you understand nodes, learn about:

• The Canvas Editor — Master the full workflow environment
• Connecting Nodes — Build complex workflows
• AI Models Overview — Understand how AI models work in Armox

AI Models Reference

Explore detailed documentation for each AI model:

• Text Models — GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, and more
• Image Models — Flux, Nano Banana Pro, SDXL, and more
• Video Models — Kling, Veo, Sora, and more
• Audio Models — MusicGen, Speech-02, Lyria, and more
• Tools — Upscalers, background removal, and more