Add AI chat assistance within your Canvas workflow for prompt refinement and creative help.
Overview
The Chat Node brings AI conversation directly into your workflow. Use it to refine prompts, get suggestions, or solve creative problems without leaving your board.
Inputs
Text Input (optional)
- Questions or prompts
- Context from other nodes
- Any text data
Outputs
AI Response
- Text output
- Can connect to other nodes
- Refined prompts
- Creative suggestions
Features
Conversational AI
- Context-aware responses
- Multi-turn conversations
- Follow-up questions
- Memory of chat history
Use Cases in Workflows
- Prompt improvement
- Creative brainstorming
- Problem solving
- Content refinement
How to Use
Basic Chat
- Add Chat Node to board
- Type question in chat input
- Get AI response
- Use response in workflow
Prompt Refinement
Prompt Node → Chat Node ("Improve this prompt") → Text-to-Image
Creative Iteration
Text-to-Image → Chat Node ("Suggest variations") → New Prompt
Configuration
Chat Settings
- Model selection (GPT-4, Claude, etc.)
- Temperature (creativity level)
- Max response length
Context
- Include image outputs as context
- Reference other nodes
- Maintain conversation history
Workflow Integration
Input from:
- Prompt Nodes
- Other text sources
- Manual typing
- Previous chat responses
Output to:
- Prompt Nodes (refined prompts)
- Generation nodes (direct use)
- Notes Nodes (documentation)
Use Cases
Prompt Engineering
Ask: "Make this prompt more cinematic"
Input: "City at night"
Output: "Sprawling metropolis at night, neon lights reflecting on rain-slicked streets, cinematic composition, blade runner aesthetic"
Creative Direction
Ask: "Suggest 3 variations of this concept"
Get: Multiple creative options
Problem Solving
Ask: "This node isn't working, why?"
Get: Troubleshooting suggestions
Learning
Ask: "What's the best model for portraits?"
Get: Model recommendations
Tips
Be Specific:
Clear questions get better answers
Provide Context:
Include what you're trying to achieve
Iterate:
Build on responses with follow-ups
Use for Refinement:
Polish prompts before generation
Best Practices
Workflow Position:
- Between Prompt and Generation nodes
- At decision points
- Where creativity needed
Conversation Management:
- Keep chats focused
- Start new chat for new topics
- Save useful responses
Context Awareness:
Chat Node remembers:
- Previous messages in conversation
- Connected node outputs
- Board context
Processing Time
- Instant to few seconds
- Depends on response complexity
- Faster than generation nodes
Troubleshooting
Generic responses:
- Be more specific
- Provide more context
- Ask follow-up questions
Wrong information:
- Verify important facts
- Cross-reference docs
- Ask for clarification
No response:
- Check internet connection
- Refresh board
- Try simpler question
Cost & Usage
- Uses text tokens
- Similar to Chat app usage
- Counts toward monthly limits
View pricing →
Advanced Usage
Chain Refinement
Prompt → Chat → Chat → Chat → Final Prompt → Generation
A/B Testing
Create multiple Chat Nodes for different approaches
Dynamic Workflows
Use Chat output to decide workflow path
Why Use Chat Nodes?
In-Workflow Help:
Don't leave board for assistance
Prompt Quality:
Improve prompts before generation
Efficiency:
Save time with AI suggestions
Learning:
Understand best practices
Creativity:
Unlock new ideas
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