What Is Node Portal?

Node Portal is a lightweight yet powerful addon for Blender that lets you teleport data across your node tree without manually dragging wires around. Whether you're working in the Shader Editor, Compositor, or Geometry Nodes, this addon gives you an efficient way to build clean, modular node graphs using Portal Out and Portal In nodes.

Why You'll Love It

Node Portal isn’t about hiding your node wires. It’s about effortless connectivity.
With this addon, you can:

✅ Instantly link distant parts of your graph
✅ Avoid constantly zooming and scrolling to make connections
✅ Create modular setups that are easy to understand and reuse
✅ Navigate between connected nodes in a single click
✅ Keep your graphs flexible without getting lost

How It Works

🔹 Portal Out Node

• Acts as a source node — plug in any data type (Color, Vector, Shader, etc.)

• Name the portal to make it discoverable

• Shows a live count of connected receivers

• Includes a Go to Receiver button to quickly jump to any linked Portal In node

• Optional Exclusive mode restricts connection to a single receiver

🔹 Portal In Node

• Acts as a receiver — select a source from a dropdown list of available Portal Outs

• Socket type auto-adapts to the linked source

• Use the Go to Source button to instantly jump to the origin

• Customize the label for better clarity in complex setups

Power Features

Portal List Panel

Quickly access and manage all Portal Outs in your node tree.
Edit names, view data types, jump to nodes, and delete with a single click.

Built-In Safeguards

• Duplicate Name Warning: Highlights conflicting names in red

• Invalid Link Alert: Shows when a Portal In is referencing a missing or deleted source

• Loop Detection: Prevents circular connections that could crash Blender

• Safe Deletion Prompt: Warns before breaking active portal connections

• Exclusive Confirmation: Alerts you before limiting a portal to one receiver

Where It Works

• Shader Editor

• Geometry Nodes

• Compositor

All node editors fully supported.