Skip to main content

Documentation Index

Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.trycordage.com/llms.txt

Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

Tool nodes perform deterministic image operations that don’t require AI processing. They’re fast, predictable, and use no credits.

​
Available Tools

​
Crop Tool

Crops images to specified dimensions or aspect ratios. Parameters:
  • Aspect Ratio: Choose from presets (1:1, 16:9, 4:3, 9:16) or custom
  • Crop Region: Manually define the crop area
  • Center Crop: Automatically center the crop region
Usage: Use cases:
  • Prepare images for social media (specific aspect ratios)
  • Remove unwanted edges
  • Focus on specific subjects

​
Resize Tool

Resizes images to target dimensions. Parameters:
  • Width: Target width in pixels or percentage
  • Height: Target height in pixels or percentage
  • Maintain Aspect Ratio: Preserve original proportions
  • Fit Mode: Cover, contain, or stretch
Usage: Use cases:
  • Standardize output dimensions
  • Create thumbnails
  • Optimize for web delivery

​
Blur Tool

Applies blur effects to images. Parameters:
  • Blur Radius: Intensity of the blur (1-100)
  • Blur Type: Gaussian, box, or motion blur
Usage: Use cases:
  • Create background effects
  • Privacy masking (faces, text)
  • Artistic softening

​
Filters Node

Applies color and tone adjustments. Parameters:
  • Brightness: -100 to +100
  • Contrast: -100 to +100
  • Saturation: -100 to +100
  • Hue: 0 to 360 degrees rotation
  • Temperature: Cool to warm adjustment
Usage: Use cases:
  • Color correction
  • Style matching
  • Mood adjustment

​
Levels Node

Advanced tonal adjustments using input/output levels. Parameters:
  • Input Black Point: Shadows threshold (0-255)
  • Input White Point: Highlights threshold (0-255)
  • Output Black Point: Shadow output level
  • Output White Point: Highlight output level
  • Gamma: Midtone adjustment (0.1-10)
Usage: Use cases:
  • Contrast enhancement
  • Dynamic range adjustment
  • Highlight/shadow recovery

​
Invert Tool

Inverts all colors in an image (creates a negative). Usage: Use cases:
  • Create negative effects
  • Invert masks
  • Artistic transformation

​
Compositor Node

Combines multiple images into a single output with layers. Parameters:
  • Layer Order: Stack order of images
  • Blend Mode: Normal, multiply, screen, overlay, etc.
  • Position: X/Y coordinates for each layer
  • Scale: Size adjustment per layer
  • Opacity: Transparency per layer
Usage: Use cases:
  • Watermarking
  • Overlays and collages
  • Combining AI outputs

​
Export Node

Saves workflow outputs to storage. Required for generating downloadable files. Parameters:
  • Format: PNG, JPEG, or WebP
  • Quality: 1-100 (for lossy formats)
  • Filename Pattern: Template for output names
Features:
  • Triggers workflow execution when run
  • Generates downloadable URLs
  • Required for webhook outputs
Usage:

​
Chaining Tools

​
Sequential Processing

Apply multiple transformations in sequence: Each tool processes the output of the previous one.

​
Parallel Processing

Create multiple versions:

​
Combining AI + Tools

Post-process AI outputs: Or pre-process inputs:

​
Tool vs AI Processing

AspectTool NodesAI Models
SpeedInstantSeconds to minutes
CostFree (no credits)Uses credits
ResultsDeterministicVariable
OperationsGeometric/color transformsContent generation/analysis
Use tool nodes for operations that don’t require understanding image content. Use AI for content-aware tasks like upscaling, style transfer, or generation.

​
Best Practices

Resize before AI processing - Reducing input size speeds up AI models and saves credits.
Crop after generation - Generate at full size, then crop to final dimensions.
Use live preview - Tool nodes show real-time previews as you adjust parameters.
Order matters - The sequence of tool operations affects the final result. Experiment with different orders.