Browse and import content from your Media Library into workflows.
Overview
The Explore Node lets you access existing content from your Media Library and use it in Canvas workflows. Reuse previously generated images, videos, and audio without regenerating.
Inputs
None - Explore Node is a source node
Outputs
Selected Content
- Images
- Videos
- Audio files
- Any library content
Features
Media Library Browser
- View all your content
- Filter by type
- Search by name/date
- Preview before selecting
Content Types
- Images - All generated images
- Videos - All generated videos
- Audio - All audio files
- Assets - Uploaded files
Selection
- Single selection
- Preview in node
- Easy swapping
Use Cases
Reuse Content
Use previously generated content:
Explore Node (old image) → Image-to-Video → New video
Avoid Regeneration
Save usage limits:
- Use existing image instead of generating new
- Reuse successful outputs
- Build on previous work
Mix Old and New
Explore Node (existing) → Multi-Image Combiner → Text-to-Image (new)
Import Uploads
Explore Node (uploaded asset) → Image-to-Image → Enhanced version
Workflow Integration
Output to:
- Image-to-Image
- Image-to-Video
- Image-to-3D
- Multi-Image Combiner
- Any node accepting media input
Common Patterns:
- Start workflows with existing content
- Combine multiple existing pieces
- Transform previous generations
How to Use
1. Add Explore Node
Add to your board like any node
2. Open Library
Click "Browse Library" in node
3. Filter Content
- Select content type (image/video/audio)
- Use search
- Sort by date
4. Select Content
- Click to preview
- Select to use in workflow
- Content loads into node
5. Connect
Connect output to other nodes
Filtering & Search
By Type
- Images only
- Videos only
- Audio only
- All types
By Date
- Most recent
- Oldest first
- Date range
By Source
- Photo Studio
- Video Studio
- Canvas generations
- Uploaded assets
Search
- Search by filename
- Search by date
- Search by board name
Tips
Organization:
Name your content clearly when generating for easier finding later
Preview:
Check content before selecting to ensure it's what you need
Version Control:
Use Explore Node to access different versions
Efficiency:
Reuse content instead of regenerating:
- Saves usage limits
- Faster workflow
- Consistent results
Best Practices
When to Use:
- Building on previous work
- Testing workflows without generating
- Combining existing elements
- Avoiding usage limits
Library Management:
- Keep library organized
- Delete unused content
- Name files descriptively
- Tag or categorize (if available)
Advantages
Save Usage:
Don't count toward monthly limits when reusing
Consistency:
Use exact same asset across projects
Speed:
Instant access vs generation time
Cost:
No generation cost for reused content
Limitations
- Can only use content you've created/uploaded
- Preview only - full quality loads after selection
- One piece of content per node
Multiple Content Pieces
To use multiple existing pieces:
- Add multiple Explore Nodes
- One per content piece
- Connect to combiner nodes
Troubleshooting
Can't find content:
- Check filter settings
- Verify content exists in library
- Use search function
- Check date range
Wrong content loads:
- Double-check selection
- Reload library
- Try different node
Preview not showing:
- Wait for library to load
- Refresh board
- Check internet connection
Cost & Usage
Explore Node is free:
- No usage limits
- No generation cost
- Just retrieval
Why Use Explore Nodes?
Efficiency:
Quick access to library
Economy:
Save usage limits
Workflow:
Integrate existing work
Testing:
Build workflows without generating
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