Launching ComfyUI
Click any installation card to launch it. Comfy Desktop will:- Start the ComfyUI backend process
- Wait for it to be ready
- Open a ComfyUI editor window
Running Multiple Instances
You can launch multiple installations simultaneously. Each runs independently:- Each has its own Python environment
- Each has its own ComfyUI version and custom nodes
- Each runs on a different port
- Each opens in its own window
Installation Actions
Right-click an installation card (or click the ⋮ icon) to access actions:| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Launch / Restart | Start or restart the ComfyUI instance |
| Manage | Open the full settings panel for this installation |
| Update | Update ComfyUI to the latest version |
| Restore Snapshot | Revert to a previously saved snapshot |
| Open Folder | Open the installation directory in your file manager |
| Delete | Remove this installation (does not delete model files) |
The Manage Panel
Selecting Manage on an installation opens the settings panel with several tabs:Status Tab
Shows:- Current ComfyUI version
- Disk space usage
- Last launch time
- Launch / Stop / Restart controls
Update Tab
- Check for new ComfyUI versions
- One-click update installation
- Shows changelog for available updates
Snapshots Tab
- View all saved snapshots
- Restore to any previous state
- Manual snapshot creation
- Snapshot comparison (shows what changed between snapshots)
Settings Tab
Configure per-installation ComfyUI settings:- ComfyUI arguments — Custom CLI arguments (e.g.,
--gpu-only,--highvram,--listen 0.0.0.0) - Environment variables — Set custom environment variables for this installation
- Model directories — Add external model directories
- Launch settings — Configure extra ports, queue size, etc.
Editing an Installation
You can edit an installation’s name, path, and configuration after creation. Use the pencil icon (✏️) next to the installation name to rename it.Snapshots
Comfy Desktop automatically creates a snapshot before each update. Snapshots capture:- The ComfyUI version (git commit hash)
- All installed custom nodes (with versions)
- Python package list
Viewing Snapshots
Go to the Snapshots tab in the Manage panel. Each snapshot shows:- Date and time it was created
- ComfyUI version at that point
- Whether it was auto-created or manual
Restoring a Snapshot
To restore to a previous state:- Open the Manage panel for the installation
- Go to the Snapshots tab
- Click Restore on the snapshot you want to revert to
- Confirm — Comfy Desktop will roll back ComfyUI and all custom nodes