Vibrante-Node
Node-Based Visual Automation Platform
v2.2.1 DocumentationOverview
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Introduction
What Vibrante-Node is, core philosophy, feature overview, and supported integrations.
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Getting Started
Installation, first workflow tutorial, UI walkthrough, and running the app.
Using the App
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User Guide
Canvas navigation, nodes, connections, exec flow, shortcuts, and all UI features.
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Workflow Tutorials
Step-by-step tutorials: file automation, DCC workflows, loops, conditions, and more.
Developing Nodes
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Node Development Guide
Create custom nodes from scratch: ports, async execute, registration, and best practices.
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Custom Nodes API
Complete SDK reference for the node API: every method, hook, pattern, and lifecycle.
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API Reference
Complete class and method reference for all public APIs.
Architecture
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Backend Architecture
Execution engine internals: async model, graph evaluation, loops, state management.
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Frontend Architecture
PyQt5 UI architecture: canvas, widgets, events, theming, and extensibility.
Advanced
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Advanced Topics
Plugins, remote execution, DCC bridges, production deployment, and scaling.
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Contribution Guide
How to contribute: setup, coding standards, testing, PRs, and versioning.
Integrations
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Houdini Bridge
Live TCP JSON-RPC bridge to a running Houdini session. Real-time node creation, parameter control, VEX, and scene management.
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Maya Headless
Batch Maya pipeline via action-list pattern. 25 nodes for render submission, scene export, and offline DCC processing.
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Blender Headless
Batch Blender pipeline via action-list pattern. 21 nodes for rendering, format conversion, and geometry processing.
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Prism Pipeline
Studio pipeline management integration. 62 nodes for asset tracking, version publishing, shot management, and path resolution.
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Deadline Render Farm
Thinkbox Deadline integration for render farm job submission, status polling, and output verification. REST API and command-line modes.
Reference
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Troubleshooting
Common problems and solutions: installation, execution, DCC integration, debugging.
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Examples Library
Production-ready node examples, complete workflows, and reusable templates.
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General Purpose Automation
Using Vibrante-Node for automation beyond VFX: files, APIs, AI, DevOps, and more.