The Info Node Addon

Documenting complex Geometry Nodes setups is often a tedious process involving overlapping frames, manual line-by-line positioning, and visual workarounds.

The Info Node provides a streamlined, native solution for commenting and organizing your node trees. Designed for clarity, it acts as a unified multiline text container to explain complex logic to collaborators, clients, or your future self.

The goal is to provide a fast, structured, and entirely native documentation tool for Blender node editors.

Features

• Structured Multiline Text: Write clear explanations with a dedicated title and automatic word-wrapping. Type --- on an empty line to instantly generate an elegant horizontal divider.
• Smart Node Wrapping: Select an existing cluster of nodes before adding an Info Node. The add-on automatically wraps them, mathematically calculating the bounding box to place your text neatly above the logic.
• Tidy Container Layout: A single-click layout tool in the side panel that instantly auto-aligns messy wrapped nodes into a perfectly spaced horizontal row.
• Reference Links: Embed URLs directly into the node. A clickable button appears in the side panel for instant access to external documentation or resources. You can redirect the user to your sites directly from the node tree !
• Global Color Coding: Organize your logic visually. Use standard color presets or save up to 5 custom colors globally across all your Blender projects.
• 100% Native Compatibility: Built entirely using native Blender elements. Anyone who opens your .blend file can read your documentation perfectly, even without the add-on installed. You only need the addon to be installed to add your own notes and comments !

Update arrives regularly. Works in Blender 4.4 - 5.2.

Enjoy ! 

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⚙️ How to Install

1. Download the provided .zip file. (Note: You do not need to unzip it!)
2. Open Blender and go to Edit > Preferences.
3. Select the Add-ons tab on the left side.
4. Click the Install... button in the top right corner.
5. Locate and select the downloaded .zip file, then click Install Add-on.
6. A new entry named Node: Info Node for Geometry Nodes will appear. Check the small box next to it to enable the add-on.
7. Open any Geometry Nodes workspace, press Shift+A, and you will find your new Info Node ready to use!

🔄 How to Update to a Newer Version

Because the Info Node uses 100% native Blender elements, updating will never break your older project files! All existing nodes will remain perfectly intact.

1. Download the newest version of the .zip file.
2. Open Blender and go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
3. Search for "Info Node" and uncheck the box to disable the current version.
4. Click Install... and select the newly downloaded .zip file. Blender will automatically overwrite the old files behind the scenes.
5. Check the box to enable the add-on again. You are now running the latest version!