How to Install ComfyUI on Mac

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.app and ComfyUI Starter.app. Unzip and place both apps in the same directory.
Locate InstallComfyUI.app in 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)