The idea is:
Add the option to always display the original node type name (e.g. HTTP Request, Set, Webhook) directly on the canvas, below or next to the custom alias, when a node is renamed.
My use case:
When building workflows, I often rename nodes to make them meaningful in context. However, once renamed, it’s difficult to know which original node type was used without opening each node. This creates confusion when:
- Different nodes look very similar (same icon or appearance).
- Reviewing old workflows where aliases don’t clearly reflect the node type.
- Following or creating tutorials: beginners can’t easily recognize which node is used if it’s renamed.
I think it would be beneficial to add this because:
- It improves clarity and avoids confusion when working with complex workflows.
- It helps distinguish similar-looking nodes at a glance.
- It makes tutorials and shared workflows much easier to understand, especially for new users.
- It saves time since we don’t need to double-click into nodes to confirm their type.
Any resources to support this?
No direct external resources, but many other workflow tools (like Node-RED) show both the alias and the technical node type, which helps with readability.
Are you willing to work on this?
I’m not able to contribute code directly, but I’d be happy to test and give feedback on any implementation.