Introduction to the Neuron Editor
Learn about the Neuron Editor’s interface and how to build powerful AI workflows using its visual tools.
Neuron Editor Overview
Welcome to the Neuron Editor! This powerful visual workflow builder helps you create, configure, and manage your AI Neurons with ease. Whether you’re building simple AI interactions or complex workflows, the Neuron Editor provides an intuitive interface for designing your AI solutions.
Core Functionality
The Neuron Editor features a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface that makes building AI workflows straightforward and efficient. With this interface, you can create and connect nodes to define your workflow steps, customize individual node settings, and manage your Neuron’s properties. The editor makes it easy to save your work, duplicate existing Neurons, and delete them when they’re no longer needed.
Available Node Types
The Neuron Editor comes with a comprehensive set of node types to help you build sophisticated AI workflows. Here’s what’s available:
Prompt Management & Logic
| Node | Description |
|---|---|
| System Prompt | Define system-level instructions for AI interactions |
| Replace Words in Prompt | Dynamically modify prompts before sending to AI models |
| If Prompt Contains | Create conditional branches based on prompt content |
| Randomized Split | Add variety with random branching paths |
LLM & AI API Calls
| Node | Description |
|---|---|
| Call AI Model | Connect to and interact with AI models |
| Call Neuron | Call another Neuron from within a workflow |
| Replace Words in Response | Transform AI model responses as needed |
| If Response Contains | Branch workflows based on AI response content |
Control Flow
| Node | Description |
|---|---|
| Use Output | Access and incorporate outputs from previous nodes |
| Stop Execution | End the Neuron execution when needed |
| Serve Response | Return the final response to your application |
Interface Components
The Neuron Editor’s interface is designed for efficiency and ease of use, with three main sections that work together to help you build and manage your workflows.
Canvas (Workflow Editor)
The canvas is your central workspace where you’ll spend most of your time building visual workflows. Here you can drag and drop nodes from the side panel, connect them to create your workflow, and arrange them for optimal visibility. The canvas provides a clear view of your entire workflow, making it easy to understand how different components interact with each other.
Navigation Bar
The navigation bar at the top of the editor gives you quick access to essential features. It displays your Neuron’s name and unique identifier (slug), along with important status information like deployment status and access control settings. The navigation bar also includes action buttons for viewing execution logs, accessing settings, managing changes with undo/redo, and saving your work.
Inspector/Addition Panel (Right Sidebar)
The right sidebar is a dynamic panel that adapts to your current task. When no node is selected, it shows the Node Palette where you can browse and find different node types organized by category. When you select a node, the panel transforms into a configuration interface where you can customize the node’s settings and behavior.
Working with Nodes
The Neuron Editor makes it easy to work with nodes through a variety of intuitive operations. You can add nodes by simply dragging them from the right sidebar to your canvas, and connect them by linking their output and input connectors. Each node can be configured through the right sidebar, where you’ll find all the relevant settings and options for that specific node type.
Managing your nodes is straightforward: use the icon (or Delete key on your keyboard) to remove nodes, the Cloning icon to quickly copy nodes, and drag to reposition them on the canvas.
Best Practices
Building effective Neurons requires a combination of planning, organization, and regular testing. Start by outlining your workflow before building, ensuring your design is clear and efficient.
As you work, keep your workflow organized with a clean layout that makes the flow easy to follow.
Make sure to save your work frequently and test your Neuron regularly to catch any issues early. Take time to review the documentation for each node type to fully understand their capabilities.
Next Steps
Ready to make your Neuron available? Here’s what to do next:
- Configure your Neuron’s settings to control access and behavior
- Deploy your Neuron to make it available via API
- Call your Neuron from your applications