ComfyUI Node: Add To Playlist (mtb)

Add To Playlist (mtb):

The Add To Playlist (mtb) node is designed to facilitate the organization and management of video files by adding them to a specified playlist. This node is particularly useful for AI artists who work with multiple video files and need an efficient way to compile and manage these files for further processing or playback. By using this node, you can create and update playlists dynamically, ensuring that your video files are organized in a structured manner. The node supports both relative and absolute paths for video files and can handle persistent playlists that remain available across different sessions.

Add To Playlist (mtb) Input Parameters:

relative_paths

This parameter determines whether the paths of the video files added to the playlist should be relative to the output directory. When set to True, the paths will be stored as relative paths, which can be useful for maintaining portability of the playlist across different systems. The default value is False.

persistant_playlist

This parameter specifies whether the playlist should be persistent across different sessions. When set to True, the playlist will be saved in a way that it remains available even after the current session ends. This is useful for long-term projects where you need to maintain a consistent playlist. The default value is False.

playlist_name

This parameter allows you to specify the name of the playlist. You can use a formatted string that includes an index, such as playlist_{index:04d}, to create unique playlist names dynamically. This helps in organizing multiple playlists systematically. The default value is playlist_{index:04d}.

index

This parameter is used to specify the index value that will be inserted into the formatted playlist name. It helps in creating unique playlist names when using a formatted string for the playlist_name parameter. The minimum value is 0, and the default value is 0.

Add To Playlist (mtb) Output Parameters:

None

This node does not produce any direct output parameters. Its primary function is to update the specified playlist with the provided video files.

Add To Playlist (mtb) Usage Tips:

• To maintain portability of your playlists, set the relative_paths parameter to True. This ensures that the paths are stored relative to the output directory, making it easier to move the playlist and associated files to different systems.
• Use the persistant_playlist parameter set to True for projects that span multiple sessions. This will ensure that your playlist remains available even after the current session ends.
• Utilize the playlist_name parameter with a formatted string and the index parameter to create systematically named playlists, which can help in organizing multiple playlists efficiently.

Add To Playlist (mtb) Common Errors and Solutions:

Playlist {playlist_path} does not exist, skipping

• Explanation: This error occurs when the specified playlist file does not exist at the given path.
• Solution: Ensure that the playlist name and path are correct. If the playlist is meant to be persistent, verify that the persistant_playlist parameter is set correctly.

Playlist {playlist_path} has {len(playlist)} items

• Explanation: This is an informational message indicating the number of items currently in the playlist.
• Solution: No action is required. This message is for your information to understand the current state of the playlist.

Adding {video} to playlist

• Explanation: This is an informational message indicating that a video file is being added to the playlist.
• Solution: No action is required. This message is for your information to confirm that the video file is being processed.

Writing playlist {playlist_path}

• Explanation: This is an informational message indicating that the playlist is being written to the specified path.
• Solution: No action is required. This message is for your information to confirm that the playlist is being updated.