From aa11ac53eb1509acb3be091750902864984f8ef1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Shaun Johnston <shaun@snj.au>
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:34:58 +1000
Subject: [PATCH] interactive

---
 README.md           | 8 ++++----
 js/multi_replace.js | 9 +++++++++
 2 files changed, 13 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0f6ca62..8478671 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ A ComfyUI custom node package for creating and applying multiple find/replace pa
 - **Find/Replace Pairs Node**: Create an arbitrary number of find/replace pairs
   - Starts with one pair, click "➕ Add Pair" button to add more
   - Right-click menu also provides Add/Remove pair options
-  - Text fields with optional input connectors (right-click → Convert to Input)
+  - Each pair has both a text field AND an input connector
   - Connected inputs override widget values
   - Outputs: pairs object, JSON, and CSV formats
 
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ A ComfyUI custom node package for creating and applying multiple find/replace pa
 
 ### Connecting Dynamic Values
 
-Right-click any find or replace text field and select "Convert to Input" to create a connector. Connected inputs override the widget value, following the standard ComfyUI pattern.
+Each pair has both a text field for direct entry and an input connector on the left side. When a connector is linked, it overrides the widget value.
 
 ### Chaining Replacers
 
@@ -66,8 +66,8 @@ The Text Replacer node passes through the pairs object, allowing you to chain mu
 
 | Input | Type | Description |
 |-------|------|-------------|
-| `find_N` | STRING | Find pattern for pair N (text field, convertible to input) |
-| `replace_N` | STRING | Replacement for pair N (text field, convertible to input) |
+| `find_N` | STRING | Find pattern for pair N (text field + input connector) |
+| `replace_N` | STRING | Replacement for pair N (text field + input connector) |
 
 **Buttons:**
 - **➕ Add Pair** - Add a new find/replace pair
diff --git a/js/multi_replace.js b/js/multi_replace.js
index 3441058..6ea6d9e 100644
--- a/js/multi_replace.js
+++ b/js/multi_replace.js
@@ -21,6 +21,11 @@ app.registerExtension({
                 this.pairCount = 1;
                 this.serialize_widgets = true;
 
+                // Add input connectors for the first pair (widgets are already defined)
+                // Find the widgets for pair 1 and link them to inputs
+                this.addInput("find_1", "STRING");
+                this.addInput("replace_1", "STRING");
+
                 // Add the "Add Pair" button
                 this.addWidget("button", "➕ Add Pair", null, () => {
                     this.addNewPair();
@@ -69,6 +74,10 @@ app.registerExtension({
                 // Re-add buttons at end
                 this.widgets.push(this.addPairButton, this.removePairButton);
 
+                // Add input connectors for the new pair
+                this.addInput(`find_${idx}`, "STRING");
+                this.addInput(`replace_${idx}`, "STRING");
+
                 this.updateRemoveButtonState();
                 this.setSize(this.computeSize());
                 app.graph.setDirtyCanvas(true, true);