ComfyUI is a node-graph interface for diffusion models that exposes every step of the generation pipeline, enabling complex, reproducible and shareable workflows.
| Category | AI image generation |
| Type | Node-based UI |
| License | GPL-3.0 |
| Runs locally | Yes |
| Built with | Python |
| Skill level | Advanced |
| Best for | power users who want full pipeline control |
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IP-AdapterUse an image as a promptComfyUI is free and open-source (GPL-3.0 license), so you can use, self-host and modify it at no cost.
Yes. ComfyUI is designed to run on your own machine or server, keeping your data private.
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