If the flexible combination of nodes is the core philosophy of ComfyUI, then the rich ecosystem of plugins is the magical hand that turns these ideas into reality. Today, we’ll talk about how to install plugins in ComfyUI.

In ComfyUI, you may encounter various custom nodes. These nodes are essentially plugins. So, where are these plugins installed? They are placed in the following directory:

• Official ComfyUI Package: ComfyUI\custom_nodes

• Aki ComfyUI: ComfyUI\custom_nodes

How to Install Plugins?

Method 1: Directly Download and Place Plugins in custom_nodes

1. Open GitHub and search for the plugin you need.

2. Download the plugin’s zip file.

3. Extract the folder and place it in the ComfyUI\custom_nodes directory.

   

Method 2: Use the comfyui_manager Plugin Manager (Recommended)

Note: To use this method, you must first install comfyui_manager using Method 1.

1. Install comfyui_manager:

   • Download the comfyui_manager plugin and extract it to the custom_nodes directory.

   • Launch ComfyUI and click the Manager button to open the plugin manager.

     

2. Install Other Plugins:

   • In the plugin manager, click Custom Nodes Manager.

     

   • Search for the plugin you need and click Install to complete the installation.

     

Conclusion

Isn’t installing plugins simple? Give it a try! Whether you download plugins directly or use the plugin manager, ComfyUI’s plugin ecosystem will make your creative process more flexible and efficient. 🚀