Let’s be real: custom nodes are the heart and soul of ComfyUI. There’s basically a node for everything—new open-source models, workflow sharing, gorgeous UI features—you name it. Heck, even ComfyUI-Manager is a custom node.
But, with great customization comes great headaches. Custom nodes can cause messy dependency conflicts, eat up your storage with massive downloads, tank performance, and—worst of all—be sneaky security risks.
Enter the ComfyUI Registry, the brainchild of Dr. Lt. Data and the Comfy Org team. This shiny new system is here to clean up the chaos, bring some order to the madness, and set the stage for a brighter, better ComfyUI future. And with over 800 custom node authors already publishing on it, this thing is off to a solid start.
So, What’s the Registry?
Think of it as the official library for all things custom nodes. It’s public, it’s open-source, and it’s designed to make your life easier in three key ways:
1. Stability and Reproducibility
- The Registry uses semantic versioning to keep updates crystal clear. Breaking changes? The author has to bump the major version (like going from 1.2.3 to 2.0.0), so you’ll know when something might mess with your workflow.
- Plus, node pack names are globally unique, so ComfyUI can handle nodes with the same name but from different packs without throwing a fit.
2. Better Security
Remember those security hiccups with ComfyUI_LLMVISION and ultralytics? The Registry has built-in security checks to stop stuff like that in its tracks. If a vulnerability is found, the Registry can ban the bad nodes ASAP.
3. Easier Discoverability
The Registry lets you search for all published node packs. Soon, you’ll even be able to search individual nodes. Missing a node in your workflow? No more red blobs—soon you’ll see the node shape and be able to track it down quickly.
What’s New?
Here’s what’s fresh with the latest ComfyUI-Manager update:
Install Nodes Directly from the Registry
You can now install nodes straight from the Registry. Pick from:
- Latest Version: The most up-to-date, stable release.
- Nightly Build: For those who like to live on the edge with the latest Git commits.
Node Versions Stored in Workflows
Your workflow JSON files now save the exact node versions you’re using.
jsonCopy codenodes: [ { "name": "ComfyUI-AnimateDiff-Evolved", "version": "1.3.3" } ]
Soon, you’ll even be able to reinstall those exact versions without breaking a sweat.
Easier Publishing for Node Authors
Dr. Lt. Data used to manually crawl GitHub to keep track of nodes (bless their patience), but now it’s your turn. Publishing to the Registry is the way forward, and it’s simple to do.
TL;DR
- Update your ComfyUI-Manager and start installing nodes from the Registry.
- The Registry brings stability, security, and better searchability to custom nodes.
- Node authors: Publish your stuff on the Registry to keep the ecosystem running smoothly.
With this system, ComfyUI is leveling up. Go check it out and make your workflows even better!
