How to Install ComfyUI on Mac
ComfyUI has now released a ComfyUI Desktop version that can be installed like a regular software program. If you are a Mac user, we strongly recommend using the ComfyUI Desktop version.
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ComfyUI Desktop version now natively supports English, Chinese, Russian, Japanese, and Korean
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Offers many experience optimizations
Note: As the author currently only has an Intel version of Mac, a detailed installation guide for Apple Silicon Mac (M1/M2/M3) cannot be provided. This article will introduce several feasible installation methods for readers’ reference. If you are using an Apple Silicon Mac, some steps may be different.
This tutorial will guide you through the installation of ComfyUI on Mac. The official repository requires Mac versions to be Apple Mac silicon (M1 or M2) with a recent version of macOS installed.
Hardware Requirements for Installing ComfyUI on Mac
| Configuration Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or higher |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 or Apple M1 and higher versions |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended) |
| Storage | At least 10 GB of available storage space |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) | A graphics card that supports Metal (newer Intel integrated graphics or external GPU), Apple Silicon (M1/M2 and higher versions) recommended |
| Dependency Software | Python 3.8 or higher |
| Python Libraries | TensorFlow or PyTorch (specific dependencies see ComfyUI documentation) |
Installation Methods
1. Use DiffusionBee
DiffusionBee is an AI art generation app designed specifically for Mac users. It offers a simple way to run Stable Diffusion models without complex installation and configuration processes.
Key features of DiffusionBee:
- Easy installation: Simple download and run process.
- User-friendly interface: Intuitive GUI for users with less technical background.
- Support for multiple Stable Diffusion models.
- Local processing: Ensures privacy and reduces network latency.
- Optimized performance: Especially for Apple Silicon chips (M1, M2).
- Regular updates: New features and performance improvements.
- Free to use: Ideal for users wanting to try AI art generation without financial investment.
Download DiffusionBee from the official website: https://diffusionbee.com/
2. Use ComfyUI-Mac-Installer
ComfyUI-Mac-Installer is a script that automatically installs ComfyUI with all needed dependencies.
Installation steps:
- Download ComfyUI-Mac-installer apps.zip containing
InstallComfyUI.appandComfyUI Starter.app. Unzip and place both apps in the same directory. - Locate
InstallComfyUI.appin Finder. Right-click and select ‘Open’ to bypass macOS gatekeeper for the first run. - The app will open terminal, install necessary dependencies, set up the ComfyUI environment, start the ComfyUI server, and open your default browser (you may need to refresh the browser).
3. Use Comflowyspace
Download the bundle from: https://github.com/6174/comflowyspace/releases
4. Manual Installation
For a step-by-step guide on manual installation, especially for Apple Silicon Macs (M1/M2/M3), you can refer to this detailed tutorial: 3 Steps to Install ComfyUI on Mac (Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3)