The Repeat node is a logic block that tells your workflow to execute a specific sequence of actions multiple times in a row.
Unlike the For Each node (which loops through a list of files), the Repeat node simply repeats the exact same action chain on your currently active document.
Key Settings
- Times: Enter the exact number of times you want the connected action chain to run. The node accepts any number between 1 and 999.
How to connect it
Because this node creates a repeating cycle, it requires two output ports (just like the For Each node):
- Input Port (Left): Connect this to the node that triggers the sequence.
- The “Loop” Port (Top Right): Connect this port to the first action you want to repeat (e.g., a Transform or Place Image node). The workflow will run down this path as many times as you specified in the “Times” field.
- The “Done/Exit” Port (Bottom Right): Connect this port to the next step that should happen only after all repetition cycles are completely finished.
Example Use Case
The Repeat node is perfect for intensifying a specific visual effect by running it multiple times in a row. For example, if you have a custom Photoshop Action that applies a subtle brush stroke, a noise pattern, or a sharpening filter, you can set the Repeat node to “5” and connect its Loop port to an Actions node. The workflow will trigger that exact effect 5 times, layering the result automatically without you having to click it manually.