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Using Your Node

Once you've built a Node, you can use it in a number of ways.

Congratulations on building your Open Node Protocol (ONP) node! Now, let's explore the many ways you can use and share your creation. ONP is designed for maximum flexibility and reusability.

1. Build Apps or Workflows​

The easiest way to use your custom node is within the Openexus platform itself. If you have an Openexus account, your node is automatically available for use in your projects.

  • Drag-and-Drop Integration: Simply drag your custom node from the node library into your Openexus assembly.
  • Seamless Connectivity: Connect your node to other nodes within your assembly using ONP's intuitive visual interface.
  • Immediate Availability: No need to publish or deploy your node separately – it's ready to use as soon as you create it.

2. Access via Direct API Endpoint​

Every ONP node automatically exposes a direct API endpoint, allowing you to interact with it programmatically from anywhere. This opens up a world of possibilities for integrating your node into external applications, scripts, and services.

Coming Soon: We're working on detailed documentation and examples for using the node API endpoint.

Sharing your node with the Openexus community is the best way to maximize its impact and contribute to the growing ecosystem of reusable ONP components.

  • Visibility: Make your node discoverable by other Openexus users.
  • Collaboration: Receive feedback and contributions from the community.
  • Impact: Help others build amazing things with your node.
  • Recognition: Gain recognition for your contributions to the ONP ecosystem.

Coming Soon: We're finalizing the publishing process and will provide detailed instructions soon.

4. Deploy to Other ONP-Compatible Platforms​

The beauty of the Open Node Protocol is its open and extensible nature. You are free to deploy your node to any platform that supports the ONP specification. This allows you to leverage your node's functionality across different environments and reach a wider audience.