App Mode: UX Bug & Feature Requests

[MagnificentPenguin]

Hi everyone!

I’ve been spending some time with the new App Builder and App Mode. It’s a fantastic addition to ComfyUI. I’ve put together a few recommendations and feature requests aimed at improving the user experience for workflow creators and end-users alike:

1. Bug: Parameter Highlighting Misalignment

Issue: In App Builder mode, parameter and node highlighting is misaligned when not using Nodes 2.0.

Context: Since many users still rely on legacy nodes, ensuring visual parity across both versions is crucial for a consistent building experience.

2. Parameter Grouping (Collapsible Headers/Tabs)

Request: Add a way to group exposed parameters under collapsible headers or tabs.

Use Case: For complex workflows, I would like to group related settings (e.g., "Character Settings" vs. "Video Settings") to keep the interface clean and intuitive for the end-user.

3. App Descriptions & Tooltips

Request: Add an option for a short App Description at the top of the parameter panel, or a dedicated "Info" icon.

Request: Allow creators to add custom tooltips for each exposed parameter to provide specific guidance (e.g., explaining what a specific 'Text Field' influences).

4. Placeholder Text for Inputs

Request: Enable placeholder text for text field parameters. This would act as a helpful "ghost" prompt to guide the user on what to type before they start interacting with the field.

5. Parameter Costumization

Request: Add more granular parameter customization, specifically the ability to set Min, Max, and Step values for numeric inputs.

Context: This ensures users stay within safe or intended ranges for the specific workflow (e.g., limiting a "CFG" slider between 1 and 20).

6. Enhanced Job Progress in App Mode

Request: Bring the job status information from the native Graph Mode into App Mode.

Details: It would be very helpful to see "Time Elapsed," "Estimated Time Remaining," etc while in the simplified App view.

7. "Execute to Selected Output" Functionality

Request: Add an option to run the workflow only up to a specific output node.

Use Case: This is vital for "Human-in-the-loop" workflows. For example, an artist may want to generate a base image, inspect/verify it, and only then proceed to the animation/Img2Vid stage.