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Introduction to RUNE

Welcome to the RUNE Interface documentation! R.U.N.E. – Routing & Utility Node Editor is a visual workflow editor that lets you build automation flows, data processing pipelines, and complex logic without writing traditional code.

What is RUNE?​

R.U.N.E. – Routing & Utility Node Editor is a node-based visual programming system. Instead of writing code line by line, you:

  1. Drag nodes onto a canvas
  2. Connect them together with wires
  3. Configure inputs and outputs
  4. Run your flow immediately

Think of it like building with LEGO blocks - each node does a specific job, and you connect them to create complex workflows.

RUNE Interface vs RUNE CLI​

RUNE comes in two forms:

  • RUNE Interface: A graphical application with a visual editor. Perfect for designing flows, debugging, and interactive development.
  • RUNE CLI: A command-line tool for executing flows. Perfect for automation, scripts, and CI/CD pipelines.

Both tools use the same flow format, so you can design in the Interface and execute with the CLI.

Key Concepts​

Flows​

A flow is a collection of connected nodes that work together to accomplish a task. Each flow is saved as a JSON file and can be shared, versioned, and executed.

Nodes​

Nodes are the building blocks of flows. Each node:

  • Has inputs (data and execution pins)
  • Performs a specific operation
  • Produces outputs (data and execution pins)

Execution Flow​

Nodes are connected with execution pins that control the order of operations. When a node finishes, it triggers the next connected node.

Data Flow​

Nodes pass data between each other using data pins. Values flow from output pins to input pins.

Session State​

Session State is a storage system that persists data throughout a flow execution. You can set, get, and delete values that other nodes can access.

Getting Started​

Ready to start building? Choose your path:

Download​

Get RUNE Interface and RUNE CLI from itch.io.

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