Nodify

Info Collection Feature
Script Generation Feature

Inspiration

We drew inspiration from preparing competitive debates. Good debate prep means rapidly mapping claims, counterarguments, and evidence, then stress-testing lines of reasoning. Existing tools felt too linear for that non-linear flow, so we built Nodify to turn a single claim into a branching idea map that helps you discover angles, anticipate rebuttals, and organize sources—fast.

What it does

Starts with a blank canvas. Click anywhere to create a node and type an idea/topic.
Instantly generates connected sub-nodes with an LLM so you can explore directions (e.g., a “policy” node fans out to “pro impacts,” “con risks,” “evidence,” “counterplans”).
Includes a retractable control panel to tune generation: node length, number of children, and “divergence.”
Supports iterative exploration: click any node to grow more branches and keep the graph evolving.

How we built it

Framework & UI: Next.js + React + TypeScript; MUI components with Tailwind for styling.
Idea generation: Prompt templates turn a node’s text into a handful of concise, related sub-ideas.
-Graph experience: Click-to-spawn workflow with state that tracks nodes, edges, and expansion parameters.

Challenges we ran into

Tuning prompts to produce useful breadth without noisy tangents.
Handling API keys and rate limits while iterating quickly.
Keeping the graph readable at scale (layout, overlap, and focus).

Accomplishments that we're proud of

An end-to-end flow where one click grows an idea into an explorable map.
A minimal canvas UI that stays out of the way.
Prompt patterns that return short, linkable concepts rather than paragraphs.

What we learned

Structured, bite-size LLM outputs need different prompting than chat.
Small UX details (click-anywhere create, quick knobs) dramatically improve flow.
Next.js + MUI + Tailwind is a solid combo for rapid prototyping.

What's next for Nodify

Persistence & export: Save/load graphs; export to Markdown/JSON and Obsidian-friendly formats.
Better layout: Smarter auto-layout, clustering, and a mini-map for navigation.
Collaboration: Real-time multi-cursor editing and comments.
Granular controls: Per-node regenerate, branch-only expansion, and history/undo.