Workflows
Note Node
A guide to leveraging the Note Node for clear documentation and team collaboration inside workflow designs.
The Note Node in Dume AI workflows is a dedicated annotation tool that allows you to add rich, markdown-supported documentation directly within your automation UI. Its purpose is to improve workflow clarity, onboard new collaborators faster, and serve as an in-context reference for usage or logic explanations.
Key Features
- Standalone Documentation: The Note Node cannot be connected to workflow logic. It exists solely for information and does not affect data flow or execution.
- Markdown Support: Write formatted explanations with headers, lists, code, links, and highlights using standard Markdown. This enables you to create visually clear guides and structured documentation right inside your workflow editor.
- Workflow Readability: Place Note Nodes next to complex logic or entry points to provide immediate, contextual help for yourself or your team.
- Guided Onboarding: Share “what this workflow does,” step-by-step usage instructions, define required/optional fields, or outline the overall workflow process—all in a single, easily readable panel.
Typical Use Cases
- Workflow Introduction: Present at the top of a flow to outline the solution’s purpose and high-level summary.
- Usage Instructions: Share clear, easy-to-follow guidelines about the required and optional inputs with examples, as shown in the attached images.
- Process Documentation: Break down logic, stage explanations, and what each part of the workflow accomplishes.
- Team Communication: Leave reminders, notes, or best practices for current and future collaborators.
Example
Here’s how a Note Node might be used to document a Story Generator workflow:# 📖 Story Generator Workflow ## ✨ What this workflow does This workflow creates **complete stories** with rich characters, detailed worlds, and engaging plots. ## 🎯 How to use 1. **Run this workflow** from chat 2. **Provide required inputs:** - genre: fantasy, romance, mystery, sci-fi, thriller, adventure - length: short, medium, long 3. **Optional inputs:** - character_count: Number for detailed character development - setting: Custom setting (e.g., "Space station") ``` As depicted in the screenshots, the Note Node clearly separates **required** and **optional** inputs, outlines the *workflow process*, and adds visual structure for team readability. ## Best Practices - Use consistent structure: start with a purpose, then document usage and process. - Make use of Markdown headers, lists, and highlights for easy scanning. - Update the Note Node when your workflow changes to keep documentation current. The **Note Node** is essential for maintainable, collaborative, and scalable workflow design—ensuring everyone understands not just *how* the automation is built, but *why*. : [Screenshot-2025-07-22-at-1.18.12-AM.jpg] : [Screenshot-2025-07-22-at-1.19.20-AM.jpg]