Techniques
Pre-built AI workflows that combine multiple generation steps into reusable templates
Techniques are pre-built, multi-step AI workflows that you can add to your canvas and run with a single click. Each technique encapsulates a complex generation pipeline—combining multiple models and processing steps—into a simple node with defined inputs and outputs.
Overview
Instead of manually building complex workflows from scratch, Techniques let you leverage proven creative pipelines built by FLORA and the community. Think of them as "recipes" for AI generation—you provide the ingredients (inputs), and the technique handles all the intermediate steps to produce the final result.
What makes Techniques powerful:
Multi-step workflows - Chain multiple AI models together (e.g., analyze image → generate prompt → create video)
Action nodes - Include deterministic processing steps (color grading, audio extraction, video effects) alongside AI generation
Batch processing - Include Batch nodes inside techniques to fan out and process collections of items in a single run
Consistent results - Same pipeline, same quality, every time
Time-saving - Skip the setup and get straight to creating
Curated quality - Each technique is tested and optimized for its specific use case
The Techniques Library
Browsing Techniques
Access the Techniques Library from the sidebar to explore all available techniques. The library features:
Featured carousel - Highlighted techniques at the top
Category filters - Browse by use case
Search - Find techniques by name, description, or tags
Preview cards - See sample outputs before adding to canvas
Categories
Techniques are organized into the following categories:
Brand & Visual Design
Logo treatments, brand assets, visual identity
Product Visualization
Product shots, mockups, lifestyle imagery
Marketing & Ads
Ad creatives, social media content, campaigns
Video & Animation
Motion graphics, animated sequences, video ads
Fashion & Apparel Editorial
Lookbooks, fashion photography, styling
Content Packaging
Thumbnails, covers, promotional materials
Print Film/VFX
Film-quality effects, cinematic treatments
Space & Architecture
Interior design, architectural visualization
Fun & Inspiration
Creative experiments, artistic styles
Technique Details
Click any technique card to view its detail page, which shows:
Description - What the technique does and ideal use cases
Inputs required - What you need to provide (images, videos, or text)
Outputs produced - What you'll receive when the technique completes
Example presets - Sample inputs and their corresponding outputs
Usage cost - How much usage the technique consumes per run
Estimated time - Approximate execution duration
Adding Techniques to Your Canvas
From the Add-Node Menu
The fastest way to add a technique is directly from the canvas add-node menu:
Open the add-node menu (click + on the toolbar or press Shift+T to jump straight to techniques)
Select Technique from the Media section to open the technique picker panel
Browse Recent and Featured techniques, or use the search bar to find a specific one
Hover over any technique to see a preview card with its thumbnail, description, and creator info
Click a technique or press its number key shortcut (1-9) to add it to your canvas at the cursor position
Use the Back button to return to the main add-node menu, or View all to open the full Techniques Library.
From the Library
Browse and Select
Open the Techniques Library and find a technique that matches your needs. Click the technique card to view details.
Add to Canvas
Click the Add to Canvas button. A Technique Node node appears on your canvas with all input and output slots ready.
Connect Inputs
Provide the required inputs by connecting source nodes to each input slot on the technique node.
Run the Technique
Once all inputs are connected, click Run to execute the technique. The workflow processes automatically and creates output nodes when complete.
The Technique Node
When you add a technique to your canvas, it appears as a Technique Node—a specialized node that represents the entire workflow.
Node Structure
Header - Displays the technique name, icon, and usage cost
Input slots - Connection points for each required input (left side)
Output slots - Connection points for each output (right side)
Run button - Execute the technique when all inputs are ready
Input Cards
Each input slot shows:
Input name - What type of content is expected
Input type - Image, video, or text indicator
Connection status - Whether an input is connected or missing
Thumbnail - Preview of the connected input (for images/videos)
Providing Inputs
Techniques require specific inputs to run. There are several ways to provide each input:
Connect Existing Nodes
Drag a connection from any compatible node output to the technique's input slot:
Image inputs - Connect from Image nodes, uploads, or other image outputs
Video inputs - Connect from Video nodes or video uploads
Text inputs - Connect from Text nodes
Document inputs - Connect from Document nodes (PDF to Text, PDF to Image)
Quick Input Actions
Right-click an input slot or use the input menu to quickly add content:
Add Preset
Insert a sample input from the technique's examples
Generate
Run the technique and generate outputs
Upload
Upload a file directly to this input
Using Presets
Each technique includes example presets—sample inputs that demonstrate the technique's capabilities. Adding a preset creates a static node with the sample content, letting you test the technique immediately.
Running Techniques
Execution Process
When you run a technique:
Validation - FLORA checks all required inputs are connected and valid
Usage check - Confirms you have sufficient budget for the run
Processing - The internal workflow executes step by step (including both AI generation steps and any deterministic action steps)
Progress tracking - The technique node shows real-time progress
Output creation - Result nodes appear connected to the technique's outputs
Parameter Overrides
Some techniques allow you to customize specific outputs before running. When a technique author has enabled user-editable parameters on an output, you'll see a settings icon on that output slot. Click it to override the model or generation parameters (such as aspect ratio, quality, or style) for that output.
Overrides are validated server-side — only safe parameters can be changed (e.g., you cannot override cost-related knobs like quantity or seed). The technique's usage cost is automatically recalculated to reflect your chosen overrides.
Usage Costs
Each technique has a usage cost displayed in the header. This cost covers all the internal generation steps—you pay once for the entire workflow, not per internal step. If you override parameters on any output, the cost is recalculated to reflect the actual models and settings used.
Usage is deducted when the technique starts. If a technique fails, the deduction is automatically refunded.
Progress Indicator
While running, the technique node displays:
Progress bar - Visual indicator of completion percentage
Current step - Which internal node is currently processing
Estimated time remaining - Approximate time until completion
Working with Outputs
Output Nodes
When a technique completes, it automatically creates output nodes on your canvas:
Image outputs - Appear as result image nodes
Video outputs - Appear as result video nodes
Text outputs - Appear as result text nodes
These output nodes are connected to the technique node and can be used as inputs for other nodes in your workflow.
Collection Outputs
Techniques that include Batch nodes produce collection outputs — multiple items from a single output slot. When a technique contains a fan-out step, the batch results are surfaced as a scrollable collection on the technique node's output. Each item in the collection can be viewed individually in the sidebar, detail view, or App Mode.
Feedback
After a technique completes, you can provide feedback on the outputs using the thumbs up/down buttons. This helps improve technique quality over time.
Chaining Techniques
Output nodes from one technique can be connected to inputs of another technique or any other node, enabling complex multi-technique workflows.
Batch Processing with Techniques
Techniques can be run through a Batch Node to process multiple inputs through the same technique pipeline at once. This is useful when you want to apply the same creative workflow to a collection of images, videos, or other media.
How It Works
Add a Batch Node to your canvas and populate it with your items
Connect the Batch Node's output to a Technique Node's input
Click Run on the technique — each batch item is processed through the full technique pipeline independently
Outputs are created for each batch item, with carousel navigation to browse results
Use Cases
Product line processing - Run a lifestyle photography technique across an entire product catalog
Campaign variations - Generate branded ad creatives from multiple source images in one pass
Bulk video creation - Convert a batch of product shots into animated videos using the same technique
Detaching Techniques
Want to see how a technique works internally? You can "detach" a technique to expand it into its constituent nodes.
How to Detach
Select the Technique Node
Click the Detach option in the toolbar or context menu
The technique expands into individual nodes on your canvas
What Happens
The technique node is replaced by all internal nodes
Connections are preserved and mapped to the expanded nodes
You can now see and modify each step of the workflow
Action nodes appear as labeled "Action" blocks — the label is derived from the action's function name or schema
Detaching is one-way—you cannot re-collapse nodes back into a technique node. Consider duplicating the technique before detaching if you want to keep the original.
Viewing a Technique's Workflow
You can preview a technique's internal workflow without detaching it by clicking View workflow in the Technique Node toolbar. This opens a read-only overlay that shows the full graph — generation nodes, action nodes, and their connections. Action nodes are displayed with a distinctive violet style so they're easy to spot.
Tips for Using Techniques
Check the examples first - Review technique presets to understand what inputs work best
Match input quality - Higher quality inputs generally produce better outputs
Mind aspect ratios - Some techniques work best with specific aspect ratios (noted in input descriptions)
Test with presets - Try the built-in presets before using your own content
Watch usage costs - Complex techniques with many steps may use more of your budget
Use technique outputs downstream - Chain technique outputs into other nodes for extended workflows
Technique vs. Manual Workflows
Setup time
Instant—just add and connect inputs
Requires building from scratch
Consistency
Same pipeline every time
May vary between sessions
Customization
Author-defined parameter overrides
Full control over every parameter
Learning curve
Use immediately without expertise
Requires understanding each model
Usage cost
Single fixed cost
Varies based on nodes used
Common Use Cases
Product photography - Transform product shots into lifestyle imagery
Ad creation - Generate multiple ad variations from a single product image
Video production - Convert static images into animated video content
Brand assets - Create consistent branded materials from reference images
Social content - Produce platform-optimized content from source materials
Concept exploration - Quickly test creative directions without manual setup
App Mode
Techniques can also be run outside of the canvas using App Mode. This provides a streamlined, focused interface where you simply provide inputs and run the technique—no canvas setup required. App Mode is ideal for quick, repeated use of your favorite techniques without the overhead of managing a full project.
Technique Builder
Technique Builder lets you package any multi-step workflow on your canvas into a reusable Technique — define inputs, define outputs, and publish. You can also edit published Techniques to update their workflow, inputs, outputs, or listing details.
For the full guide on creating, editing, and publishing your own Techniques, see Technique Builder.
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