> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.comfy.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# macOS — Comfy Desktop

> Install and uninstall Comfy Desktop on macOS

**Comfy Desktop** is a multi-installation manager that lets you run multiple ComfyUI instances from a single launcher. This guide covers how to install and uninstall Comfy Desktop on macOS.

## System Requirements

* **OS:** macOS 13 (Ventura) or later
* **Hardware:** Apple Silicon (M1 or later)
* **Disk Space:** At least 4.85 GB recommended per installation

<Card title="Download Comfy Desktop" icon="download" href="https://comfy.org/download">
  Download the latest installer for macOS. The page will automatically detect your platform.
</Card>

## Installation

1. Open the downloaded `.dmg` file
2. Drag **Comfy Desktop** into the **Applications** folder
3. Launch it from Launchpad or Spotlight

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/dripart/gG5z6ITsBp8xzLix/images/desktop/installation/mac_1_install.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gG5z6ITsBp8xzLix&q=85&s=32a354755add8f6d72a0787b9ad42b67" alt="Desktop MacOS" width="1098" height="866" data-path="images/desktop/installation/mac_1_install.png" />

The first time you launch, macOS may show a security warning. Go to **System Settings → Privacy & Security** and click **Open Anyway** to allow it.

<Tip>
  **Already using Legacy Desktop?** Comfy Desktop can automatically detect and migrate your existing installation. Your custom nodes, workflows, models, and settings are carried over — nothing is lost. The legacy installation is kept untouched as a backup.

  Learn more in the [Migrate from Legacy](/installation/desktop/usage/migrate) guide.
</Tip>

<Card title="Next Step: Using Comfy Desktop" icon="book-open" href="/installation/desktop/usage/overview">
  Once installed, learn how to create instances, manage installations, and configure settings.
</Card>

## Updating Comfy Desktop

Comfy Desktop automatically checks for updates and lets you manage them in two ways.

## Quick Update

When an update is available, a **Desktop Update Ready** button appears at the top of the window:

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/dripart/gG5z6ITsBp8xzLix/images/desktop/installation/install_update_1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gG5z6ITsBp8xzLix&q=85&s=fc104f738021e738dd56c9b4f8fa64e5" alt="Desktop Update Ready button" width="2316" height="1247" data-path="images/desktop/installation/install_update_1.png" />

Just click the ① <Icon icon="arrows-rotate" /> Desktop Update Ready button and Comfy Desktop will restart and install the update automatically.

## Manual Update via Settings

You can also check for and manage updates from the Settings panel:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Desktop Settings">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/dripart/gG5z6ITsBp8xzLix/images/desktop/installation/install_update_2-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gG5z6ITsBp8xzLix&q=85&s=a43d379acfb8f89a4d4adab5ce63a920" alt="Open Desktop Settings menu" width="2315" height="1250" data-path="images/desktop/installation/install_update_2-1.png" />

    1. **①** Click the hamburger menu (top-left)
    2. **②** Select **Desktop Settings**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Updates Panel">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/dripart/gG5z6ITsBp8xzLix/images/desktop/installation/install_update_2-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gG5z6ITsBp8xzLix&q=85&s=f5e9af07392438b02f41d0a2211b6bd1" alt="Updates panel in Desktop Settings" width="2315" height="1248" data-path="images/desktop/installation/install_update_2-2.png" />

    In the **Updates** panel:

    1. **① Updates** — Click the sidebar Updates tab
    2. **② Check for updates** — Manually check for available updates
    3. **③ Restart & Update** — Appears when a new version is available; click to restart and update
    4. **④ Automatically install Desktop updates** — Toggle this on/off to control automatic updates
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Uninstalling

### Remove Comfy Desktop

1. Open **Applications** folder in Finder
2. Right-click **Comfy Desktop** and select **Move to Trash**

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/dripart/gG5z6ITsBp8xzLix/images/desktop/installation/mac_2_uninstall.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gG5z6ITsBp8xzLix&q=85&s=2b2704e427cfefa46b1a545ed55c498d" alt="Uninstall Comfy Desktop on macOS" width="1750" height="1346" data-path="images/desktop/installation/mac_2_uninstall.png" />

### What Uninstalling the App Does NOT Remove

Uninstalling Comfy Desktop only removes the launcher app itself. The following data is **not** removed and must be deleted manually if you want a complete cleanup:

| Data                    | Default Location                              | Description                                                                                                                 |
| ----------------------- | --------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Installations           | `~/ComfyUI-Installs`                          | Each ComfyUI installation you created (can also be deleted from within the app). Custom install paths are also not removed. |
| Shared models & outputs | `~/ComfyUI-Shared`                            | Shared model library, input/output directories                                                                              |
| App settings & registry | `~/Library/Application Support/Comfy Desktop` | Settings, installation records, logs                                                                                        |

<Warning>The directories listed above contain your **personal ComfyUI data** — models, outputs, settings, and installations. They are **not** Comfy Desktop application files. Deleting them will permanently remove your data.</Warning>

To fully remove everything:

1. **Delete the app data folder** – `~/Library/Application Support/Comfy Desktop`
2. **Delete individual installations** from within the app, or manually delete `~/ComfyUI-Installs`
3. **Delete the shared model library** at `~/ComfyUI-Shared` (only if you no longer need these files)