Editor Overview
Master the CogTog visual editor to build powerful AI agents with ease. Learn the interface, shortcuts, and pro tips for efficient workflow creation.
Interface Areas
Canvas
The main workspace where you build workflows by placing and connecting nodes.
- Drag nodes from the palette onto the canvas
- Pan by holding middle mouse or spacebar + drag
- Zoom with scroll wheel or pinch gesture
- Select multiple nodes by dragging a selection box
Node Palette
The sidebar containing all available nodes organized by category.
- Search for nodes by name or function
- Drag nodes directly onto the canvas
- Browse by category: Input, Processing, Output, Control
- Star frequently used nodes for quick access
Properties Panel
Configure the selected node's settings and parameters.
- Appears when you select a node
- Configure node-specific settings
- Set variable names and default values
- Add documentation and notes
Toolbar
Quick access to common actions and workflow controls.
- Run and stop workflow execution
- Undo/redo changes
- Zoom controls
- Settings and preferences
Toolbar Actions
Run
Execute workflow
Save
Save changes
Undo
Undo last action
Redo
Redo action
Zoom
Zoom controls
Layers
Manage layers
Settings
Preferences
Commands
Command palette
Keyboard Shortcuts
Pro Tips
Double-click to Edit
Double-click any node to quickly open its configuration panel.
Snap to Grid
Hold Shift while dragging to snap nodes to the grid for precise alignment.
Fit to View
Press Ctrl/Cmd+1 to zoom to fit all nodes in the viewport.
Quick Add
Press Tab on the canvas to open the quick-add menu and search for nodes.