refly-ai/refly

Support creating nodes at a specified location when dragging connections and opening the double-click menu

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#719 opened on Apr 16, 2025

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. The issue suggests adding functionality that allows users to create new nodes in a specific location during the process of dragging connections. When a user is creating a connection between nodes and opens a double-click menu, they should be able to create a new node directly at the point where they want to place it. This would provide more flexibility and ease of use in node-based interfaces or diagramming tools, allowing users to insert new nodes mid-connection without having to manually position them afterwards.

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Contributor guide

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
TypeScriptNode graph editing experience
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
35
Research direction
First, examine the repository's codebase, particularly any node graph components, to understand how nodes are currently created and how connections are dragged. Look for existing event handlers for double click and drag interactions. Then, open a discussion or comment on the issue to clarify the exact UX expected, such as where the menu should appear and how the node is placed. Finally, consider adding tests for the new functionality.
Support creating nodes at a specified location when dragging connections and opening the double-click menu · refly-ai/refly#719 | Good First Issue