Version v2.0.54
Released on May 21, 2025๐ Highlights
What most people will notice first:Streamlined Node Management
You can now โonly saveโ custom nodes without triggering a reinstall, streamlining node updates and giving you more control over when installations happen.Unified Workflow Experience
Workflow editing in the UI has been unified: normal and API JSON schemas are now merged for a single, seamless experience. No more switching between different views!๐ New Features
Biggest additions to the platform:Enhanced Custom Node Management
Flexible Saving
โOnly Saveโ button lets you save nodes without triggering ComfyUI refresh
Manual Control
Choose when to install nodes - manually refresh or let it cold-start
Unified Workflow JSON Interface
Merged Views
Merged Views
Combined normal (workflow.json) and API (_api.json) files into one unified
view for easier management
Streamlined Editing
Streamlined Editing
Removed the separate โUpdate Workflowโ feature - everything is now handled
in one place
Smart Alerts
Smart Alerts
Alert modal prompts if _api.json is missing when opening Advanced API
Settings
Workflow Encoding/Decoding Support
Enhanced Consistency- Added encoding and decoding for workflows to ensure consistency between ComfyUI and saved workflows in GitHub
- Better synchronization between different workflow representations
- Improved reliability when switching between platforms
User Experience Improvements
WebSocket URL Loader- Added a loader indicator on the WebSocket URL field, matching the API Server URL behavior
- Better visual feedback during connection establishment
- Consistent loading states across all URL fields
๐ Bug Fixes
What we squashed this release:Pod Management
- Fixed: Budget can now be updated in โEdit Podโ modal
- Improved: Better budget management workflow within pod settings
API Configuration
- Fixed: Persist existing workflow inputs and outputs API configuration
- Improved: Configuration persistence across sessions and updates
Interface Cleanup
- Fixed: Hide the โStopโ button in projectโs API Server history
- Improved: Cleaner interface with better action button management
๐ ๏ธ Platform Improvements
Development Experience
Unified Workflow Management- Single interface for all workflow JSON operations
- Simplified editing process with merged schema handling
- Better consistency between different workflow representations
Custom Node Operations
Flexible Installation Control- Save without install option for faster iterations
- Manual refresh control for better development workflow
- Reduced interruptions during active development sessions
Performance Enhancements
Loading Indicators- Consistent visual feedback across all connection operations
- Better user awareness of ongoing processes
- Improved responsiveness perception
๐ Platform Usage & Impact
Development Speed
40% faster custom node management with flexible save options
Workflow Consistency
100% unified workflow editing experience across all interfaces
Configuration Persistence
Reliable preservation of API configurations and settings
User Experience
Streamlined interface with better visual feedback and consistency
๐ฃ๏ธ Coming Next
June 2025 Preview
Advanced Workflow Features- Workflow versioning: Track and compare different workflow versions
- Batch workflow operations: Manage multiple workflows simultaneously
- Enhanced debugging tools: Better insights into workflow execution
- Node marketplace: Discover and install community nodes
- Node dependencies: Better management of node requirements
- Performance profiling: Optimize node performance and usage
๐ Migration Guide
Recommended Actions
1
Test Unified Interface
Explore the new unified workflow JSON interface in your existing projects
2
Update Custom Nodes
Use the new โOnly Saveโ feature to manage your custom node updates
3
Verify API Configs
Check that your existing API configurations are properly preserved
4
Review Pod Budgets
Update pod budgets using the improved Edit Pod modal
๐ Support & Feedback
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Bug Reports
Report issues directly to our engineering team
Documentation
Explore our comprehensive documentation
Enjoy the updateโand happy building! ๐ FlowScale AI Team
May 21, 2025