Create your Ryzome account at ryzome.ai . No API keys or complex setup required - just sign up and you’re ready to start thinking visually.
Once logged in, you’ll see your dashboard with options to create a new canvas. Click “Create canvas” to start your first visual workspace./
Click anywhere on the canvas to create your first node. Ryzome nodes support rich markdown content including:
Images and media - Drag and drop or paste directly
URLs and links - Automatically formatted and previewed
Tables and data - CSV, JSON, and structured content
Code blocks - Syntax highlighted code snippets
Rich formatting - Headers, lists, emphasis, and more
Hover your mouse over a node to reveal it’s AI prompt interface. Here’s how it works:
Overwrites existing content: The AI replaces the current node content with its response
Node is both input and response: Your prompt becomes the AI’s answer
Directly editable: You can edit the AI-generated content immediately
Context-aware: Connected nodes provide context for better responses
The prompt hat overwrites your node content. If you want to keep the original, duplicate the node first.
Connect nodes by dragging from one node’s edge to another. This is where Ryzome’s power shines:
Direct connections only: Only directly connected nodes count as context
Multiple inputs allowed: A node can receive context from several connected nodes
Now that you’ve created your first canvas with connected, AI-powered nodes, explore:
Onboarding Tour - Deep dive into all features
Demos - Watch real workflows in action
Keyboard Shortcuts - Speed up your workflow
Pro tip: Start with a simple research question or project outline. Add related documents, connect them, and let AI help you synthesize insights across your connected knowledge.
