This is a model loader node that loads model files from specified locations and decomposes them into three core components: the main model, text encoder, and image encoder/decoder. This node automatically detects all model files in the ComfyUI/models/checkpoints folder, as well as additional paths configured in your extra_model_paths.yaml file.
  1. Model Compatibility: Ensure the selected model is compatible with your workflow. Different model types (such as SD1.5, SDXL, Flux, etc.) need to be paired with corresponding samplers and other nodes
  2. File Management: Place model files in the ComfyUI/models/checkpoints folder, or configure other paths through extra_model_paths.yaml
  3. Interface Refresh: If new model files are added while ComfyUI is running, you need to refresh the browser (Ctrl+R) to see the new files in the dropdown list

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Inputs

ParameterData TypeInput TypeDefaultRangeDescription
ckpt_nameSTRINGWidgetnullAll model files in checkpoints folderSelect the checkpoint model file name to load, which determines the AI model used for subsequent image generation

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Outputs

Output NameData TypeDescription
MODELMODELThe main diffusion model used for image denoising generation, the core component of AI image creation
CLIPCLIPThe model used for encoding text prompts, converting text descriptions into information that AI can understand
VAEVAEThe model used for image encoding and decoding, responsible for converting between pixel space and latent space