How to Use Comfy-Cli: Your Command Line Tool for ComfyUI

Dec 13, 2022 | Educational

Welcome to the world of Comfy-Cli! This handy command line tool is designed to streamline your experience with ComfyUI, an amazing open-source machine learning framework. Here, we’ll take you through how to install and use Comfy-Cli effectively, along with some troubleshooting tips that will enhance your overall experience.

Getting Started with Comfy-Cli

Before diving into the installation process, let’s familiarize ourselves with the unique features this tool has to offer:

  • Easy installation of ComfyUI with a single command.
  • Seamless package management for ComfyUI extensions and dependencies.
  • Custom node management for extending ComfyUI functionality.
  • Download checkpoints and save model hashes.
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux).
  • Comprehensive documentation and examples.

Installation Steps

To install Comfy-Cli, follow these steps:

  1. (Recommended but not necessary) Enable a virtual environment using either venv or conda.
  2. Ensure that Python 3.9 or higher is installed on your system.
  3. Run the following command in your terminal:
  4. pip install comfy-cli

Using Comfy-Cli

Once installed, you can begin using Comfy-Cli to manage your ComfyUI setup:

Installing ComfyUI

To install ComfyUI, simply run:

comfy install

This command will download the latest version of ComfyUI and set it up for you.

Specifying Execution Path

Just like a skilled chef needs the right tools, you need to specify where your ComfyUI is stored. Use one of these commands:

  • comfy --workspace=path: Run from the specified workspace.
  • comfy --recent: Use the recently executed or installed ComfyUI.
  • comfy --here: Execute from the ComfyUI in the current directory.

Launching ComfyUI

To run the installed ComfyUI, use the launch command:

comfy launch

You can also run specific options by using:

comfy launch -- --cpu --listen 0.0.0.0

Understanding Custom Nodes

Think of custom nodes as custom ingredients in a recipe. They enhance the flavor of your work with ComfyUI. To manage custom nodes, here are some commands:

  • comfy node show all: Displays all custom nodes.
  • comfy node install ComfyUI-Impact-Pack: Installs specific custom nodes.
  • comfy node save-snapshot: Saves the current state of your custom nodes.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you run into any issues, here are some troubleshooting ideas:

  • Ensure you have installed the correct version of Python (3.9 or higher).
  • Try reinstalling Comfy-Cli if you encounter unexpected behavior.
  • For custom node issues, consider using the bisect tool to identify problematic nodes:
  • comfy node bisect start

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Conclusion

At fxis.ai, we believe that such advancements are crucial for the future of AI, as they enable more comprehensive and effective solutions. Our team is continually exploring new methodologies to push the envelope in artificial intelligence, ensuring that our clients benefit from the latest technological innovations.

With Comfy-Cli at your fingertips, mastering ComfyUI becomes an effortless journey. Happy diffusing! If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to the community!

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