ComfyUI As a highly modular, node-based AI Image Generation ToolIn recent years, it has gained a lot of popularity in the domestic and international communities. But to say that it is the most common "discouragement point", it must be plug-in installation. Many newbies download the tool in a hurry, before they have time to experience the charm of AI drawing, they are stuck in the "plug-in installation failure" level, the mind directly explodes.
In today's post, let's clear our minds once and for all and understand ComfyUI Plugin4 Mainstream Methods of InstallationI'm not just talking about how to install it, I'm telling you how to install it.Which method is best for youThe list of recommended plug-ins to help you from the "installer" to "node master".
🎯 ComfyUI plugin installation, why does it fail?
Before we get into the tutorial proper, let's get one core issue straight:Why exactly does ComfyUI plugin installation keep failing?
The main reason is really just two words:reticulation.
Most of the plugins are hosted on GitHub, which sometimes opens slower than a snail's pace for domestic users, or even doesn't connect at all. Not to mention that after you click "install", it may not move for half an hour.
so,Choosing the right installation method and the right tools is the key to avoiding installation failures!
🌟 Recommended: Autumn Leaf's ComfyUI Integration Package
Before I start to introduce the installation method, I must give you a widely praised "Comfy Magic":Akiba's ComfyUI Integration Pack.
This integration package has a built-in plug-in manager, domestic image support, the launcher GUI interface and other features, greatly reducing the threshold for novice entrants. Simply put, it is "loaded with a key to install plug-ins", known as the gospel of the novice.
You can get this Autumn Leaves Integration Pack from the channels mentioned below, supporting free pickup, no setups, no payments, and no resource encryption.
🧩 Plugin recommendation: a list of must-have ComfyUI plugins for newbies
If you are new to ComfyUI, it is highly recommended that you start your experience with the following plugins:
- ComfyUI Manager (Plug-in Manager)
GitHub address: https://github.com/ltdrdata/ComfyUI-Manager
This plugin is basically the "ComfyUI App Store", which not only helps you install plugins, but also allows you to manage and update them with a single click, so it's a must-have for getting started.
🧰 Installation Method 1: Autumn Leaf Launcher Built-in Extension Manager
The most recommended way to install for newbies, bar none.
Here are the steps:
- Open the Autumn Leaves ComfyUI Integration Pack launcher;
- Switch to Versioning → Install New Extension;
- Search for the plugin you want to install, e.g. ;
- ComfyUI-Manager
- Once found, click "Install" and the launcher will automatically download the plugin from the mirror source;
- After the installation is complete, go back to the plugin management interface to see if the installation was successful.
If the list loads empty, try clicking the 'Refresh' button in the top left corner, or restart the launcher.
🎯 advantage:
- Domestic mirror sources are fast to download;
- No need to manually download Git repositories yourself;
- The interface is friendly and suitable for novices.
🧩 Recommended for: Newcomers to ComfyUI, users looking for a "foolproof installation".
🔗 Installation method 2: Add the plugin manually via Git address (URL method)
If you can't find a plugin in the Akiba Launcher plugin repository, you can also install it manually using the plugin's GitHub address.
Here are the steps:
- Open the Autumn Leaves starter;
- Switch to the "Install New Extension" section and pull to the bottom;
- Paste the Git address of the plugin in the input box like this:
arduino copy edit https://github.com/ltdrdata/ComfyUI-Manager.git
- Click the "Install" button on the right;
- After successful installation, you can see the plugin in the plugin management interface.
🎯 advantage:
- Support for custom plugin installation;
- Not limited to the list of plugins built into the launcher.
⚠️ Notice: GitHub address download speed is still affected by the network, recommended with a VPN or with the use of Gitee.
🧩 Recommended for: Advanced users who have some basic knowledge and want to try more community plugins.
🌐 Installation method 3: Synchronize the GitHub plugin to Gitee and then install it (for domestic network users)
For users with poor internet access, especially if you don't have a scientific internet tool, you can sync the plugin from GitHub to Gitee (code cloud) and then install it from Gitee.
Here are the steps:
- Sign up for a Gitee account;
- Click "New Repository" on the Gitee homepage;
- Select "Import from another site";
- Paste the GitHub plugin address, e.g:
arduino copy edit https://github.com/ltdrdata/ComfyUI-Manager.git
- Once you've finished importing, copy the address of the plugin repository on Gitee;
- Go back to the Autumn Leaf starter and install it using installation method two.
🎯 advantage:
- Solve the problem of slow loading and connection failure of GitHub;
- Maintaining your own Gitee image also makes it easier to update it later.
🧩 Recommended for: Users who have a poor domestic network environment but still want to customize the plugin.
📦 Installation Method 4: Manually download the installer for plugin installation (offline installation)
If you don't want to rely on any of the Git tools and you don't want to use a launcher, then you'll have to use the primitive manual approach.
Here are the steps:
- Open the GitHub page for the plugin;
- Download the zip file (usually under the green "Code" button);
- .zip
- Unzip the folder and copy it to a folder in the ComfyUI root directory;
- custom_nodes
- Restart ComfyUI to see if the plugin takes effect.
🎯 advantage:
- Offline installation for intranet and disconnected scenarios;
- Does not rely on any third-party tools.
⚠️ shortcoming:
- Unable to manage and auto-update plugins;
- The installation process is cumbersome and error-prone.
🧩 Recommended for: Users with limited networks, strong technical skills, and the need for offline installation.
🚧 Installation failure? These are issues to troubleshoot!
Is the plugin name spelled correctly?
- Is the network open? Is the VPN turned on?
- Does ComfyUI have write access?
- Is the plugin extracted to the correct directory? (custom_nodes)
- Has ComfyUI been restarted?
Be sure to check one by one that all failures of plugin installation of 90% stem from these types of low-level errors.
✅ Summary: Different users choose different ways
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🗂️ In conclusion: plug-ins are good, but they need to be carefully managed
Although the ComfyUI plugin ecosystem is already very rich, too many plugins may lead to node conflicts, system lag, and are recommended:
- Common plug-ins are loaded for common use and not messed up;
- Learn to disable and enable plugins in ComfyUI-Manager;
- Backup and clean up the custom_nodes folder regularly.
I hope this article will help you take the first step of ComfyUI plugin installation smoothly, with fewer potholes and more images!
