{
  "id": "comfyui",
  "name": "ComfyUI",
  "category": "images_video",
  "tags": [
    "node editor",
    "image generation",
    "video",
    "inpainting",
    "local"
  ],
  "description": "A visual node editor for building repeatable AI image, video and other media workflows.",
  "useCases": [
    "Build a reusable image-generation workflow, then repaint selected areas with an inpainting model.",
    "Upscale a set of images with a saved workflow instead of rebuilding the processing steps each time."
  ],
  "repoUrl": "https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI",
  "docsUrl": "https://docs.comfy.org/",
  "demo": {
    "url": "https://comfyanonymous.github.io/ComfyUI_examples/inpaint/",
    "label": "Creator inpainting examples",
    "evidenceType": "creator_demo",
    "note": "Official examples include output images with reusable workflow metadata. The workflow was not executed here."
  },
  "license": {
    "code": "GPL-3.0",
    "weights": "Varies by selected model",
    "caveat": "The application license does not grant rights to every checkpoint, custom node or generated output.",
    "url": "https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/blob/master/LICENSE"
  },
  "pricing": {
    "summary": "No core software license fee; local hardware costs apply.",
    "caveat": "Model downloads need storage and compatible compute. Optional Comfy Cloud and partner API nodes are paid services."
  },
  "platforms": [
    "Windows",
    "macOS",
    "Linux"
  ],
  "setupDifficulty": "moderate",
  "setup": {
    "summary": "Desktop installers exist for Windows and macOS; manual installation supports more hardware. Choose and download the models required by your workflow.",
    "hardware": "GPU/RAM needs depend on the exact model and workflow; do not assume that any workflow will fit a small GPU."
  },
  "limitations": [
    "Node graphs take practice, and custom nodes introduce separate dependency and code-trust risks.",
    "Workflow compatibility can change; model licenses and optional paid API costs need separate checks."
  ],
  "evidenceCheckedDate": "2026-10-14",
  "testStatus": "not_tested",
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Official repository and installation",
      "url": "https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI",
      "claims": [
        "platforms",
        "workflow capabilities",
        "paid cloud/API options"
      ],
      "evidenceCheckedDate": "2026-10-14"
    },
    {
      "title": "Core license",
      "url": "https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI/blob/master/LICENSE",
      "claims": [
        "GPL-3.0"
      ],
      "evidenceCheckedDate": "2026-10-14"
    },
    {
      "title": "Official documentation",
      "url": "https://docs.comfy.org/",
      "claims": [
        "node workflow interface"
      ],
      "evidenceCheckedDate": "2026-10-14"
    },
    {
      "title": "Creator inpainting examples",
      "url": "https://comfyanonymous.github.io/ComfyUI_examples/inpaint/",
      "claims": [
        "inpainting use case",
        "creator examples"
      ],
      "evidenceCheckedDate": "2026-10-14"
    },
    {
      "title": "Creator upscaling examples",
      "url": "https://comfyanonymous.github.io/ComfyUI_examples/upscale_models/",
      "claims": [
        "upscaling use case"
      ],
      "evidenceCheckedDate": "2026-10-14"
    }
  ],
  "categoryLabel": "Images & Video",
  "card": {
    "cost": "Local compute; optional paid cloud/API",
    "setup": "Desktop app + model workflow"
  },
  "setupRequirements": [
    "Desktop installers exist for Windows and macOS; manual installation supports more hardware. Choose and download the models required by your workflow.",
    "GPU/RAM needs depend on the exact model and workflow; do not assume that any workflow will fit a small GPU."
  ],
  "evidence": {
    "status": "documentation_reviewed",
    "demoType": "creator_demo",
    "independentlyTested": false,
    "note": "Official source documentation reviewed; no repository installed or executed."
  },
  "releaseDate": null,
  "releaseDateNote": "Not researched; the evidence check date does not indicate a recent release."
}