---
name: "gtk4-node-editor"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "gtk4-demos"
version: "1:4.24.1-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/gtk4-node-editor"
---

# gtk4-node-editor(1)

View and edit render node files

## Name

gtk4-node-editor - View and edit render node files

## SYNOPSIS

```
gtk4-node-editor [OPTIONS...] [FILE]
```

## DESCRIPTION

**gtk4-node-editor** is a utility to show and edit render node files. Such render node files can be obtained e.g. from the GTK inspector or as part of the testsuite in the GTK sources.

**gtk4-node-editor** is used by GTK developers for debugging and testing, and it has built-in support for saving testcases as part of the GTK testsuite.

## OPTIONS

- **-h, --help**

  Show the application help.

- **--version**

  Show the program version.

- **--reset**

  Don't restore autosaved content and remove autosave files.

## ENVIRONMENT

**GTK\_SOURCE\_DIR**

can be set to point to the location where the GTK sources reside, so that testcases can be saved to the right location. If unsed, *gtk4-node-editor\`* checks if the current working directory looks like a GTK checkout, and failing that, saves testcase in the the current working directory.