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Version v2.0.54

Released on May 21, 2025

๐Ÿš€ Highlights

What most people will notice first:

Streamlined Node Management

You can now โ€œonly 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!

๐Ÿ”Ÿ New Features

Biggest additions to the platform:

Enhanced Custom Node Management

Flexible Saving

โ€œOnly 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

Combined normal (workflow.json) and API (_api.json) files into one unified view for easier management
Removed the separate โ€œUpdate Workflowโ€ feature - everything is now handled in one place
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

๐Ÿž Bug Fixes

What we squashed this release:

Pod Management

  • Fixed: Budget can now be updated in โ€œEdit 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 โ€œStopโ€ button in projectโ€™s API Server history
  • Improved: Cleaner interface with better action button management

๐Ÿ› ๏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

๐Ÿ“Š 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

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏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
Custom Node Ecosystem
  • Node marketplace: Discover and install community nodes
  • Node dependencies: Better management of node requirements
  • Performance profiling: Optimize node performance and usage

๐Ÿ“š Migration Guide

1

Test Unified Interface

Explore the new unified workflow JSON interface in your existing projects
2

Update Custom Nodes

Use the new โ€œOnly 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

๐Ÿ“ž Support & Feedback

Join Our Discord

Connect with the community and get real-time support

Bug Reports

Report issues directly to our engineering team

Documentation

Explore our comprehensive documentation

Enjoy the updateโ€”and happy building! ๐Ÿš€ FlowScale AI Team
May 21, 2025