A technical framework for AI agents to architect and generate optimized C# nodes for the vvvv gamma visual programming environment.
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1. ClawHub CLI
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npx clawhub@latest install vvvv-custom-nodes
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What is vvvv Custom C# Nodes?
This skill provides a comprehensive blueprint for developing custom C# nodes compatible with vvvv gamma. It focuses on the [ProcessNode] pattern, which is essential for building stateful logic that integrates with a real-time execution engine. By leveraging these Openclaw Skills, AI agents can generate code that strictly adheres to the performance standards of vvvv, including zero-allocation Update loops and efficient change detection. The skill ensures that generated components are compatible with vvvv's Roslyn-based live reload system, allowing for seamless development workflows and robust state management within visual programming environments.
vvvv Custom C# Nodes Use Cases
- Creating stateful C# nodes that maintain internal data and caches across execution frames.
- Implementing high-frequency mathematical or data-processing operations with zero GC pressure.
- Developing custom visual programming components with advanced pin behaviors, default values, and visibility settings.
- Managing complex resource lifecycles and service consumption via NodeContext and IDisposable for library development.
How vvvv Custom C# Nodes Works
- The AI determines if the required node is stateful (requiring a class) or stateless (requiring a static method).
- For stateful nodes, it applies the [ProcessNode] attribute and organizes the Update method with 'out' parameters preceding input parameters.
- It implements change detection logic using reference checks or HashCode.Combine to minimize redundant processing in the 60 FPS loop.
- It utilizes the [Pin] attribute to define metadata such as visibility, naming, and collection grouping for the vvvv node browser.
- It ensures performance by caching collections and avoiding heap allocations in the Update loop's hot path to prevent GC stutters.
vvvv Custom C# Nodes Setup
To initialize this skill, the target assembly must include the following attribute:
[assembly: ImportAsIs]
When using Openclaw Skills, ensure the AI agent has access to your .csproj file to correctly interface with the vvvv gamma project structure and Roslyn compiler for real-time code execution.
vvvv Custom C# Nodes Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill structures C# code according to vvvv's visual programming metadata requirements:
| Component | Logic | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| [ProcessNode] | Class-level attribute | Registers the class as a stateful node in the node browser. |
| Update() | Method signature | Primary logic loop; 'out' parameters define output pins. |
| [Pin] | Parameter-level attribute | Configures pin visibility (Optional, Hidden, OnlyInspector). |
| NodeContext | Constructor injection | Provides access to services like IFrameClock and ILogging. |
| IDisposable | Interface implementation | Ensures native and unmanaged resources are released during live reload. |
vvvv Custom C# Nodes Advanced Features
- PinGroupKind.Collection support for dynamic Spread inputs with interactive UI buttons for add/remove operations.
- Advanced service consumption patterns for Stride Game access and timing services through the NodeContext.
- Rising edge detection logic for handling bang/trigger inputs efficiently without repeat execution.
- Support for custom region development and dynamic enum integration for advanced visual workflows.
- Hybrid output modeling using return types combined with multiple out parameters for complex data structures.
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