Group Node
Bundle related nodes into a labeled, movable container to keep large canvases organized.
Last updated: July 6, 2026
The Group Node is a container that holds other nodes. Move the group and everything inside moves with it — ideal for keeping big canvases tidy.
Creating a group
- Select two or more nodes (drag a selection box, or
Shift-click nodes) - Click Group selection in the floating toolbar that appears
The selected nodes are wrapped in a dashed-border container.
Working with a group
- Label — click the title field (placeholder "Untitled") above the group and type a name
- Move — drag the group; all child nodes move with it
- Resize — drag the group's edges to change its size
A group can't be resized smaller than 100 × 100.
When the group is selected, two actions appear next to its label:
- Ungroup — detaches all child nodes from the group
- Tidy up — auto-arranges the nodes inside the group
Organizing large canvases
Groups pair well with the rest of the canvas tools — see Organizing your canvas. Use one group per topic, source cluster, or project phase, and give each a clear label so you can navigate by structure instead of by memory.
Use cases
- Research — group each source cluster (papers, web pages, and the chats about them) by theme so threads don't tangle.
- Writing — keep one group per chapter or section, each containing its notes, drafts, and revision chats.
- Studying — make a group per subject or week, then Tidy up before a review session to see everything at a glance.
- Content creation — separate ideation, drafting, and final-asset nodes into labeled stages of your pipeline.
- Planning — group nodes by project phase (discovery, build, launch) and move whole phases around as the plan evolves.