> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.magica.com/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# What are Nodes and the Playground?

**Nodes** are the individual AI models and utilities available in Magica. The **Playground** lets you run one Node directly without building a Flow.

Nodes are grouped into categories such as:

- image generation and editing
- video generation and processing
- audio, music, speech, and transcription
- language models
- utilities for routing, extraction, conversion, and media handling

## When to use Nodes

Use Nodes when you know the specific capability you need and want direct control over its inputs.

For example, you might open a video Node, provide a prompt and source image, choose its available settings, and run it from the Playground.

Each Node page can include:

- **Playground** — a no-code form for running the Node
- **API** — developer guidance for running it programmatically
- **History** — previous runs and outputs where available

Use **Flow** when several Nodes need to work together in a repeatable pipeline. Use **Super Agent** when you want to describe an outcome and let Magica choose the tools.

[Browse Nodes](https://magica.com/app/nodes)