How to install ComfyUI in different systems
This guide provides a step-by-step guide on how to install ComfyUI in different systems.
ℹ️ Note about updates: For the most up-to-date Desktop installation info, check the official docs.
ComfyUI can be installed in several ways. Which one you choose depends on your needs:
Comfy Desktop (Recommended for most users) — A desktop application that manages everything: install multiple ComfyUI instances side by side, update them, and take snapshots. Works on Windows, macOS (Apple Silicon), and Linux. Learn more →
Comfy CLI — Command-line tool for installing and managing ComfyUI. Great for advanced users and automation. Learn more →
Windows Portable — The official portable build for Windows. Click-and-run, no command line needed if you just want a quick start. Windows Guide →
Manual Installation — Clone from GitHub and manage dependencies yourself. Full control for developers and users who need custom setups. Windows → | Mac → | Linux →
System Requirements
Before installing, check the basic system requirements:
- Python 3.12 or 3.13 (3.13 is recommended)
- NVIDIA GPU with at least 4GB VRAM (RTX 3060 or higher recommended), or an Apple Silicon Mac, or an AMD/Intel GPU
- 8GB RAM minimum (16GB recommended)
- SSD storage with at least 20GB free space (minimum for the app itself — models can quickly take up 50–100GB+ depending on your workflow)
- Google Chrome 143+ recommended for the best UI experience
For a detailed breakdown, see the GPU Buying Guide.
Install ComfyUI
Aaaki ComfyUI Launcher Guide
Aaaki ComfyUI Launcher is a tool that allows you to easily manage and install various ComfyUI plugins. It provides a user-friendly interface for searching, installing, and updating plugins, making it easier to customize and enhance your ComfyUI experience.
Comfy CLI: Install, Launch and Manage ComfyUI from Terminal
Install Comfy CLI with pip, pipx or uv, then launch, update and manage ComfyUI workspaces, custom nodes and models from the command line, with launch arguments.
Comfy Desktop: Download and Install the Official ComfyUI Desktop App
Download Comfy Desktop, the official desktop app for ComfyUI. Install on Windows or macOS, manage multiple ComfyUI instances, and run AI workflows locally.
GPU Buying Guide for ComfyUI: VRAM Requirements and Best Picks
How to choose the best GPU for ComfyUI: VRAM requirements for Stable Diffusion, FLUX, Hunyuan and video models, NVIDIA vs AMD comparison and recommendations for every budget.
Complete ComfyUI Linux installation guide. Covers Python setup, comfy-cli install, environment configuration and troubleshooting for Ubuntu, Debian and Arch Linux.
Install ComfyUI on Mac: it runs on Apple Silicon (M1 to M4) and Intel. Portable and Desktop setup, Homebrew, Python dependencies and troubleshooting.
Complete guide to installing ComfyUI on Windows. Covers the official portable version, ComfyUI Desktop app, manual git install, and third-party launchers for Windows 10/11.
Install Git on Windows, Mac and Linux, then clone ComfyUI plugins and download checkpoints, LoRA and VAE models with git commands. Includes troubleshooting tips.
Run ComfyUI on Google Colab: Free Cloud GPU Notebook Guide
Run ComfyUI on Google Colab for free: use the official comfyui_colab.ipynb notebook or community Colab templates, get a free cloud GPU, and access ComfyUI via Cloudflared tunnel.
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