griptape-nodes 0.36.2__py3-none-any.whl → 0.37.0__py3-none-any.whl

griptape_nodes/retained_mode/retained_mode.py

@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+import inspect
 import logging
 from collections.abc import Callable
 from functools import wraps
@@ -139,24 +140,79 @@ class RetainedMode:
         flow_name: str | None = None,
         parent_flow_name: str | None = None,
     ) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Creates a new flow within the Griptape Nodes system.
+
+        Args:
+            flow_name (str, optional): Name for the new flow. If not provided, a default name will be generated.
+            parent_flow_name (str, optional): Name of the parent flow. If provided, the new flow will be created as a child flow.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the result of the flow creation operation.
+
+        Example:
+            # Create a top-level flow
+            result = cmd.create_flow("my_flow")
+
+            # Create a child flow
+            result = cmd.create_flow("child_flow", parent_flow_name="parent_flow")
+        """
         request = CreateFlowRequest(parent_flow_name=parent_flow_name, flow_name=flow_name)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
 
     @classmethod
     def delete_flow(cls, flow_name: str) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Deletes an existing flow from the system.
+
+        Args:
+            flow_name (str): Name of the flow to delete.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the result of the flow deletion operation.
+
+        Example:
+            # Delete a flow
+            result = cmd.delete_flow("my_flow")
+        """
         request = DeleteFlowRequest(flow_name=flow_name)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
 
     @classmethod
     def get_flows(cls, parent_flow_name: str | None = None) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Lists all flows within a parent flow or all top-level flows if no parent is specified.
+
+        Args:
+            parent_flow_name (str, optional): Name of the parent flow. If not provided, returns all top-level flows.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains a list of flow names.
+
+        Example:
+            # Get all top-level flows
+            result = cmd.get_flows()
+
+            # Get all child flows of a parent
+            result = cmd.get_flows(parent_flow_name="parent_flow")
+        """
         request = ListFlowsInFlowRequest(parent_flow_name=parent_flow_name)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
 
     @classmethod
     def get_nodes_in_flow(cls, flow_name: str) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Lists all nodes contained within a specific flow.
+
+        Args:
+            flow_name (str): Name of the flow to inspect.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains a list of node names in the flow.
+
+        Example:
+            # Get all nodes in a flow
+            result = cmd.get_nodes_in_flow("my_flow")
+        """
         request = ListNodesInFlowRequest(flow_name=flow_name)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
@@ -171,6 +227,25 @@ class RetainedMode:
         parent_flow_name: str | None = None,
         metadata: dict[Any, Any] | None = None,
     ) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Creates a node of the specified type and adds it to the current or a specified parent flow.
+
+        Supports custom naming and metadata (e.g., UI position, display name, tags).
+
+        Args:
+            node_type (str): Type of node to create (e.g. "Agent", "Prompt", "MergeText").
+            specific_library_name (str, optional): Library to search for the node type.
+            node_name (str, optional): Custom name for the new node.
+            parent_flow_name (str, optional): Parent flow to insert the node into (defaults to current).
+            metadata (dict, optional): Extra node metadata such as {"position": {"x": 100, "y": 200"}}.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the name of the created node if successful.
+
+        Example:
+            agent = cmd.create_node("Agent")
+            cmd.create_node("Prompt", node_name="intro_prompt")
+            cmd.create_node("Agent", metadata={"position": {"x": 100, "y": 200"}})
+        """
         request = CreateNodeRequest(
             node_name=node_name,
             node_type=node_type,
@@ -191,36 +266,119 @@ class RetainedMode:
         cls,
         node_name: str,
     ) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Deletes a node from the system.
+
+        Args:
+            node_name (str): Name of the node to delete.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the result of the node deletion operation.
+
+        Example:
+            # Delete a node
+            result = cmd.delete_node("my_node")
+        """
         request = DeleteNodeRequest(node_name=node_name)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
 
     @classmethod
     def get_resolution_state_for_node(cls, node_name: str) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Gets the current resolution state of a node.
+
+        The resolution state indicates whether a node has been successfully resolved
+        and is ready for execution.
+
+        Args:
+            node_name (str): Name of the node to check.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the resolution state of the node.
+
+        Example:
+            # Check if a node is resolved
+            result = cmd.get_resolution_state_for_node("my_node")
+        """
         request = GetNodeResolutionStateRequest(node_name=node_name)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
 
     @classmethod
     def get_metadata_for_node(cls, node_name: str) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Retrieves metadata associated with a node.
+
+        Node metadata can include UI position, display name, tags, and other custom properties.
+
+        Args:
+            node_name (str): Name of the node to get metadata for.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the node's metadata.
+
+        Example:
+            # Get node metadata
+            result = cmd.get_metadata_for_node("my_node")
+        """
         request = GetNodeMetadataRequest(node_name=node_name)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
 
     @classmethod
     def set_metadata_for_node(cls, node_name: str, metadata: dict[Any, Any]) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Sets metadata for a node.
+
+        Args:
+            node_name (str): Name of the node to set metadata for.
+            metadata (dict): Dictionary containing the metadata to set.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the result of the metadata update operation.
+
+        Example:
+            # Set node position
+            metadata = {
+                "position": {"x": 100, "y": 200}
+            }
+            result = cmd.set_metadata_for_node("my_node", metadata)
+        """
         request = SetNodeMetadataRequest(node_name=node_name, metadata=metadata)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
 
     @classmethod
     def get_connections_for_node(cls, node_name: str) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Gets all connections associated with a node.
+
+        This includes both incoming and outgoing connections to/from the node.
+
+        Args:
+            node_name (str): Name of the node to get connections for.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains a list of connections.
+
+        Example:
+            # Get all connections for a node
+            result = cmd.get_connections_for_node("my_node")
+        """
         request = ListConnectionsForNodeRequest(node_name=node_name)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
 
     @classmethod
     def list_params(cls, node: str) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Lists all parameters associated with a node.
+
+        Args:
+            node (str): Name of the node to list parameters for.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains a list of parameter names.
+
+        Example:
+            # List all parameters on a node
+            params = cmd.list_params("my_node")
+        """
         request = ListParametersOnNodeRequest(node_name=node)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result.parameter_names
@@ -245,6 +403,52 @@ class RetainedMode:
         mode_allowed_output: bool = True,  # noqa: FBT001, FBT002
         **kwargs,  # noqa: ARG003
     ) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Adds or modifies a parameter on a node.
+
+        This method can be used to either add a new parameter or modify an existing one.
+        Parameters can have different modes (input, property, output) and can include
+        tooltips and UI options.
+
+        Args:
+            node_name (str): Name of the node to add/modify the parameter on.
+            parameter_name (str): Name of the parameter.
+            default_value (Any, optional): Default value for the parameter.
+            tooltip (str | list[dict]): Tooltip text or structured tooltip data.
+            type (str, optional): Type of the parameter.
+            input_types (list[str], optional): List of allowed input types.
+            output_type (str, optional): Expected output type.
+            edit (bool, optional): If True, modifies an existing parameter instead of creating new.
+            tooltip_as_input (str | list[dict], optional): Tooltip specific to input mode.
+            tooltip_as_property (str | list[dict], optional): Tooltip specific to property mode.
+            tooltip_as_output (str | list[dict], optional): Tooltip specific to output mode.
+            ui_options (dict, optional): Additional UI configuration options.
+            mode_allowed_input (bool, optional): Whether parameter can be used as input.
+            mode_allowed_property (bool, optional): Whether parameter can be used as property.
+            mode_allowed_output (bool, optional): Whether parameter can be used as output.
+            **kwargs: Additional keyword arguments that may be passed to the parameter creation/modification.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the result of the parameter operation.
+
+        Example:
+            # Add a new parameter
+            result = cmd.add_param(
+                node_name="my_node",
+                parameter_name="my_param",
+                default_value="default",
+                tooltip="My parameter tooltip",
+                type="string"
+            )
+
+            # Modify an existing parameter
+            result = cmd.add_param(
+                node_name="my_node",
+                parameter_name="my_param",
+                default_value="new_default",
+                tooltip="Updated tooltip",
+                edit=True
+            )
+        """
         if edit:
             request = AlterParameterDetailsRequest(
                 parameter_name=parameter_name,
@@ -282,32 +486,44 @@ class RetainedMode:
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
 
-    # remove_parameter_from_node
     @classmethod
     def del_param(cls, node_name: str, parameter_name: str) -> ResultPayload:
-        request = RemoveParameterFromNodeRequest(parameter_name=parameter_name, node_name=node_name)
-        result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
-        return result
+        """Removes a parameter from a node.
 
-    """
-    @classmethod
-    def get_parameter_details(cls, node_name: str, parameter_name: str) -> ResultPayload:
-        event = GetParameterDetailsRequest(
-            parameter_name=parameter_name, node_name=node_name
-        )
+        Args:
+            node_name (str): Name of the node containing the parameter.
+            parameter_name (str): Name of the parameter to remove.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the result of the parameter deletion operation.
+
+        Example:
+            # Remove a parameter
+            result = cmd.del_param("my_node", "my_param")
+        """
+        request = RemoveParameterFromNodeRequest(parameter_name=parameter_name, node_name=node_name)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
-    """
 
     @classmethod
     @command_arg_handler(node_param_split_func=node_param_split)
     def param_info(cls, *, node: str, param: str, **kwargs) -> Any:  # noqa: ARG003
-        """Get parameter info for a node.
+        """Gets detailed information about a parameter.
 
         Args:
-            node: Name of the node
-            param: Name of the parameter
-            **kwargs: Additional arguments
+            node (str): Name of the node containing the parameter.
+            param (str): Name of the parameter to get info for.
+            **kwargs: Additional arguments.
+
+        Returns:
+            Any: Contains detailed parameter information.
+
+        Example:
+            # Get parameter info using node.param format
+            info = cmd.param_info("my_node.my_param")
+
+            # Get parameter info using keyword arguments
+            info = cmd.param_info(node="my_node", param="my_param")
         """
         request = GetParameterDetailsRequest(parameter_name=param, node_name=node)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
@@ -495,6 +711,31 @@ class RetainedMode:
 
     @classmethod
     def get_value(cls, *args, **kwargs) -> Any:
+        """Gets the value of a parameter on a node.
+
+        This method supports both direct parameter access and indexed access for list/array parameters.
+        The parameter can be specified either as a single string argument ("node.param") or as
+        keyword arguments (node="node", param="param").
+
+        Args:
+            *args: Optional positional arguments. If provided, first argument should be "node.param".
+            **kwargs: Keyword arguments:
+                node (str): Name of the node containing the parameter.
+                param (str): Name of the parameter to get value from.
+
+        Returns:
+            Any: The value of the parameter, or a failure result if the operation failed.
+
+        Example:
+            # Get value using node.param format
+            value = cmd.get_value("my_node.my_param")
+
+            # Get value using keyword arguments
+            value = cmd.get_value(node="my_node", param="my_param")
+
+            # Get value from a list parameter using indexing
+            value = cmd.get_value("my_node.my_list[0]")
+        """
         node = kwargs.pop("node", None)
         param = kwargs.pop("param", None)
         lrg = len(args)
@@ -549,6 +790,38 @@ class RetainedMode:
 
     @classmethod
     def set_value(cls, *args, **kwargs) -> Any:  # noqa: C901, PLR0912
+        """Sets the value of a parameter on a node.
+
+        This method supports both direct parameter access and indexed access for list/array parameters.
+        The parameter can be specified either as a single string argument ("node.param") or as
+        keyword arguments (node="node", param="param"). The value to set can be provided as
+        the second positional argument or as a keyword argument (value=value).
+
+        Args:
+            *args: Optional positional arguments:
+                - First argument can be "node.param" format
+                - Second argument can be the value to set
+            **kwargs: Keyword arguments:
+                node (str): Name of the node containing the parameter.
+                param (str): Name of the parameter to set value for.
+                value (Any): Value to set for the parameter.
+
+        Returns:
+            Any: Result of the set operation.
+
+        Example:
+            # Set value using node.param format
+            result = cmd.set_value("my_node.my_param", "new_value")
+
+            # Set value using keyword arguments
+            result = cmd.set_value(node="my_node", param="my_param", value="new_value")
+
+            # Set value in a list parameter using indexing
+            result = cmd.set_value("my_node.my_list[0]", "new_value")
+
+            # Set value in a nested list
+            result = cmd.set_value("my_node.my_list[0][1]", "new_value")
+        """
         node = kwargs.pop("node", None)
         param = kwargs.pop("param", None)
         value = kwargs.pop("value", None)
@@ -654,6 +927,19 @@ class RetainedMode:
 
     @classmethod
     def connect(cls, source: str, destination: str) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Creates a connection between two node parameters.
+
+        Args:
+            source (str): Source node and parameter in format "node.param".
+            destination (str): Destination node and parameter in format "node.param".
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the result of the connection operation.
+
+        Example:
+            # Connect output of one node to input of another
+            result = cmd.connect("source_node.output", "target_node.input")
+        """
         src_node, src_param = node_param_split(source)
         dst_node, dst_param = node_param_split(destination)
 
@@ -667,13 +953,20 @@ class RetainedMode:
 
     @classmethod
     def exec_chain(cls, *node_names) -> dict:
-        """Creates exec_out -> exec_in connections between a sequence of nodes.
+        """Creates a chain of execution connections between nodes.
+
+        This method creates connections between nodes in sequence, connecting
+        the exec_out of each node to the exec_in of the next node.
 
         Args:
-            *node_names: Variable number of node names to chain together
+            *node_names: Variable number of node names to chain together.
 
         Returns:
-            Dictionary with results of each connection attempt
+            dict: Dictionary containing results of each connection attempt.
+
+        Example:
+            # Create an execution chain of three nodes
+            results = cmd.exec_chain("node1", "node2", "node3")
         """
         results = {}
         failures = []
@@ -715,6 +1008,26 @@ class RetainedMode:
         target_node_name: str,
         target_param_name: str,
     ) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Deletes a connection between two node parameters.
+
+        Args:
+            source_node_name (str): Name of the source node.
+            source_param_name (str): Name of the source parameter.
+            target_node_name (str): Name of the target node.
+            target_param_name (str): Name of the target parameter.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the result of the connection deletion operation.
+
+        Example:
+            # Delete a connection between nodes
+            result = cmd.delete_connection(
+                "source_node",
+                "output",
+                "target_node",
+                "input"
+            )
+        """
         request = DeleteConnectionRequest(
             source_node_name=source_node_name,
             source_parameter_name=source_param_name,
@@ -727,18 +1040,55 @@ class RetainedMode:
     # LIBRARY OPERATIONS
     @classmethod
     def get_available_libraries(cls) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Gets a list of all available node libraries.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains a list of library names.
+
+        Example:
+            # Get all available libraries
+            libraries = cmd.get_available_libraries()
+        """
         request = ListRegisteredLibrariesRequest()
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
 
     @classmethod
     def get_node_types_in_library(cls, library_name: str) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Gets a list of all node types available in a specific library.
+
+        Args:
+            library_name (str): Name of the library to inspect.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains a list of node types.
+
+        Example:
+            # Get all node types in a library
+            node_types = cmd.get_node_types_in_library("my_library")
+        """
         request = ListNodeTypesInLibraryRequest(library=library_name)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
 
     @classmethod
     def get_node_metadata_from_library(cls, library_name: str, node_type_name: str) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Gets metadata for a specific node type from a library.
+
+        This includes information about the node's parameters, capabilities,
+        and other configuration options.
+
+        Args:
+            library_name (str): Name of the library containing the node type.
+            node_type_name (str): Name of the node type to get metadata for.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the node type's metadata.
+
+        Example:
+            # Get metadata for a specific node type
+            metadata = cmd.get_node_metadata_from_library("my_library", "Agent")
+        """
         request = GetNodeMetadataFromLibraryRequest(library=library_name, node_type=node_type_name)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
@@ -746,49 +1096,175 @@ class RetainedMode:
     # FLOW OPERATIONS
     @classmethod
     def run_flow(cls, flow_name: str) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Executes a flow from start to finish.
+
+        Args:
+            flow_name (str): Name of the flow to execute.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the result of the flow execution.
+
+        Example:
+            # Run a flow
+            result = cmd.run_flow("my_flow")
+        """
         request = StartFlowRequest(flow_name=flow_name, debug_mode=False)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
 
     @classmethod
     def run_node(cls, node_name: str) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Executes a single node.
+
+        Args:
+            node_name (str): Name of the node to execute.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the result of the node execution.
+
+        Example:
+            # Run a single node
+            result = cmd.run_node("my_node")
+        """
         request = ResolveNodeRequest(node_name=node_name)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
 
     @classmethod
     def single_step(cls, flow_name: str) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Executes a single step in a flow.
+
+        This method executes one node in the flow and stops, allowing for
+        step-by-step debugging or controlled execution.
+
+        Args:
+            flow_name (str): Name of the flow to step through.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the result of the step execution.
+
+        Example:
+            # Execute one step in a flow
+            result = cmd.single_step("my_flow")
+        """
         request = SingleNodeStepRequest(flow_name=flow_name)
         return GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
 
     @classmethod
     def single_execution_step(cls, flow_name: str) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Executes a single execution step in a flow.
+
+        Similar to single_step but focuses on execution steps rather than
+        individual nodes. This is useful for flows with complex execution patterns.
+
+        Args:
+            flow_name (str): Name of the flow to step through.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the result of the execution step.
+
+        Example:
+            # Execute one execution step in a flow
+            result = cmd.single_execution_step("my_flow")
+        """
         request = SingleExecutionStepRequest(flow_name=flow_name)
         return GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
 
     @classmethod
     def continue_flow(cls, flow_name: str) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Continues execution of a paused flow.
+
+        Use this method to resume execution after a flow has been paused
+        (e.g., after a single step).
+
+        Args:
+            flow_name (str): Name of the flow to continue.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the result of continuing the flow.
+
+        Example:
+            # Continue a paused flow
+            result = cmd.continue_flow("my_flow")
+        """
         request = ContinueExecutionStepRequest(flow_name=flow_name)
         return GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
 
     @classmethod
     def reset_flow(cls, flow_name: str) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Resets a flow to its initial state.
+
+        This clears any execution state and allows the flow to be run again
+        from the beginning.
+
+        Args:
+            flow_name (str): Name of the flow to reset.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the result of resetting the flow.
+
+        Example:
+            # Reset a flow to its initial state
+            result = cmd.reset_flow("my_flow")
+        """
         request = UnresolveFlowRequest(flow_name=flow_name)
         return GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
 
     @classmethod
     def cancel_flow(cls, flow_name: str) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Cancels the execution of a running flow.
+
+        Args:
+            flow_name (str): Name of the flow to cancel.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the result of canceling the flow.
+
+        Example:
+            # Cancel a running flow
+            result = cmd.cancel_flow("my_flow")
+        """
         request = CancelFlowRequest(flow_name=flow_name)
         return GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
 
     @classmethod
     def get_flow_state(cls, flow_name: str) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Gets the current state of a flow.
+
+        This includes information about which nodes have been executed,
+        the current execution position, and any errors that have occurred.
+
+        Args:
+            flow_name (str): Name of the flow to get state for.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the current state of the flow.
+
+        Example:
+            # Get the current state of a flow
+            state = cmd.get_flow_state("my_flow")
+        """
         request = GetFlowStateRequest(flow_name=flow_name)
         return GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
 
     # ARBITRARY PYTHON EXECUTION
     @classmethod
     def run_arbitrary_python(cls, python_str: str) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Executes arbitrary Python code in the context of the current flow.
+
+        This method allows for dynamic execution of Python code, which can be
+        useful for custom operations or debugging.
+
+        Args:
+            python_str (str): Python code to execute.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the result of executing the Python code.
+
+        Example:
+            # Execute some Python code
+            result = cmd.run_arbitrary_python("print('Hello, World!')")
+        """
         request = RunArbitraryPythonStringRequest(python_string=python_str)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
@@ -796,30 +1272,100 @@ class RetainedMode:
     # CONFIG MANAGER
     @classmethod
     def get_config_value(cls, category_and_key: str) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Gets a configuration value from the system.
+
+        Args:
+            category_and_key (str): Configuration key in format "category.key".
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the configuration value.
+
+        Example:
+            # Get a configuration value
+            value = cmd.get_config_value("app_events.events_to_echo")
+        """
         request = GetConfigValueRequest(category_and_key=category_and_key)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
 
     @classmethod
     def set_config_value(cls, category_and_key: str, value: Any) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Sets a configuration value in the system.
+
+        Args:
+            category_and_key (str): Configuration key in format "category.key".
+            value (Any): Value to set.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the result of setting the configuration value.
+
+        Example:
+            # Set a configuration value
+            result = cmd.set_config_value("app_events.events_to_echo", ["event1", "event2"])
+        """
         request = SetConfigValueRequest(category_and_key=category_and_key, value=value)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
 
     @classmethod
     def get_config_category(cls, category: str | None) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Gets all configuration values in a category.
+
+        Args:
+            category (str, optional): Category to get values for. If None, returns all categories.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the configuration values.
+
+        Example:
+            # Get all values in a category
+            values = cmd.get_config_category("app_events")
+
+            # Get all categories
+            categories = cmd.get_config_category(None)
+        """
         request = GetConfigCategoryRequest(category=category)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
 
     @classmethod
     def set_config_category(cls, category: str | None, contents: dict[str, Any]) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Sets multiple configuration values in a category.
+
+        Args:
+            category (str, optional): Category to set values for. If None, sets root-level values.
+            contents (dict): Dictionary of key-value pairs to set.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the result of setting the configuration values.
+
+        Example:
+            # Set multiple values in a category
+            values = {
+                "key1": "value1",
+                "key2": "value2"
+            }
+            result = cmd.set_config_category("my_category", values)
+        """
         request = SetConfigCategoryRequest(category=category, contents=contents)
         result = GriptapeNodes().handle_request(request)
         return result
 
     @classmethod
     def rename(cls, object_name: str, requested_name: str) -> ResultPayload:
+        """Renames a node or flow.
+
+        Args:
+            object_name (str): Current name of the object to rename.
+            requested_name (str): New name to assign.
+
+        Returns:
+            ResultPayload: Contains the result of the rename operation.
+
+        Example:
+            # Rename a node
+            result = cmd.rename("old_node_name", "new_node_name")
+        """
         request = RenameObjectRequest(
             object_name=object_name,
             requested_name=requested_name,
@@ -830,6 +1376,104 @@ class RetainedMode:
 
     @classmethod
     def ls(cls, **kwargs) -> list:
+        """Lists objects in the system.
+
+        Args:
+            **kwargs: Optional filters to apply to the listing.
+
+        Returns:
+            list: List of object names matching the filters.
+
+        Example:
+            # List all objects
+            objects = cmd.ls()
+
+            # List objects with a specific filter
+            filtered_objects = cmd.ls(type="node")
+        """
         rsl = GriptapeNodes.ObjectManager()
         as_dict = rsl.get_filtered_subset(**kwargs)
         return list(as_dict.keys())
+
+    @classmethod
+    def help(cls, command_name: str | None = None) -> str:
+        """Returns help text for a specific command or all commands if none is provided.
+
+        Args:
+            command_name (str, optional): Name of the command to get help for.
+
+        Returns:
+            str: Help text for the specified command or list of all commands.
+
+        Example:
+            # Get help for a specific command
+            help_text = cmd.help("create_node")
+
+            # List all available commands
+            all_commands = cmd.help()
+        """
+        if command_name:
+            func = getattr(cls, command_name, None)
+            if not func or not callable(func):
+                return f"❌ No such command: {command_name}"
+
+            doc = inspect.getdoc(func) or "No documentation available."
+            sig_lines = _fancy_signature(func)
+
+            help_text = [f"Help for: {command_name}()", "", *doc.splitlines(), "", *sig_lines]
+            return "\n".join(help_text)
+
+        lines = ["📚 Available commands:\n"]
+        for name in dir(cls):
+            if not name.startswith("_"):
+                attr = getattr(cls, name)
+                if callable(attr):
+                    lines.append(f"- {name}")
+        lines.append("\nUse cmd.help('command_name') to get more info.")
+        return "\n".join(lines)
+
+
+def _fancy_signature(func: Callable) -> list[str]:
+    """Return a dev-friendly, neatly aligned function signature."""
+    import inspect
+    from typing import get_type_hints
+
+    sig = inspect.signature(func)
+    type_hints = get_type_hints(func)
+
+    def type_repr(tp) -> str:  # noqa: ANN001
+        if tp is inspect.Signature.empty:
+            return "Any"
+        if isinstance(tp, type):
+            return tp.__name__
+        tp_str = str(tp)
+        return tp_str.replace("typing.", "").replace("<class '", "").replace("'>", "").split(".")[-1]
+
+    params = []
+    max_name_len = 0
+    max_type_len = 0
+
+    for name, param in sig.parameters.items():
+        annotation = type_hints.get(name, param.annotation)
+        annotation_str = type_repr(annotation)
+        is_optional = param.default is not inspect.Parameter.empty
+        default = f"= {param.default!r}" if is_optional else ""
+        optional_flag = "[optional]" if is_optional else "[required]"
+
+        params.append((name, annotation_str, default, optional_flag))
+        max_name_len = max(max_name_len, len(name))
+        max_type_len = max(max_type_len, len(annotation_str))
+
+    lines = ["Function definition:"]
+    lines.append(f"    {func.__name__}(")
+
+    for name, annotation_str, default, flag in params:
+        lines.append(
+            f"        {name.ljust(max_name_len)}: {annotation_str.ljust(max_type_len)} {default.ljust(20)} {flag}"
+        )
+
+    lines.append("    )")
+
+    lines.append("")
+    lines.append("Parameters marked [optional] have default values.")
+    return lines