Text Node

The Text node is the starting point of Astorie workflows, used to write prompts or text content that provides instructions for AI generation.

Basic Usage

1. Creating a Node

Double-click on an empty area of the canvas and select Create Text.

After clicking, a text dialog will appear:

2. Node Functions

Text Mode

Double-click the text box to enter prompts or descriptions:

Supports copy/paste:

When the prompt is too long, drag the bottom-right corner of the text box to resize:

Smart Mode

Click the button in the top-right corner of the text box to switch to Smart Mode:

Smart mode allows you to select different models:

After selecting a model, you can start a conversation:

Image Reverse Prompt Feature

In smart mode, you can connect images and reverse-engineer prompts:

@Mention References

Text nodes support @mention functionality, allowing you to reference titles of other image nodes on the canvas in your prompt.

🎯 Important Limitation: @mention functionality is only available in some models (subject to actual support).

Usage

1. Connect an Image node to the target Image node (as a reference)
2. Set a meaningful title for the reference Image node (e.g., "Character Front View")
3. In the Text node, type @ and select the node title you want to reference

Editor Features

Text nodes use a rich text editor that supports common formatting:

Basic Formatting

Lists

AI Assistant Mode

AI assistant mode is used to optimize prompts or expand descriptions:

1. Enter smart mode
2. Select a model
3. Input your draft prompt
4. Click optimize or expand

Prompt Tips

• Clearly define subject, scene, lighting, and style
• When camera language is needed, add "lens/movement/composition" descriptions
• Break complex tasks into multiple short sentences for clarity
• When uncertain about style, start with 2-3 keywords to test quickly