Using ComfyUI Manager, you may install and organize models such as Checkpoints, LoRAs, VAEs, Embeddings, and ControlNets inside ComfyUI.

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Supported Model Types

ComfyUI Manager supports a variety of models used in stable diffusion and generative workflows:

• Checkpoints (.safetensors / .ckpt)
• LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation)
• VAEs (Variational Autoencoders)
• Textual Inversions / Embeddings
• ControlNet Models
• Hypernetworks (partially supported)

All models are downloaded and placed in the relevant folders automatically, or with user-defined overrides.

Installation Paths & Folder Structure

Each model type belongs in a specific folder inside your ComfyUI directory. Below is a quick guide:

Tip: You can configure custom paths via the ComfyUI Manager Settings tab if you keep models on external drives.

How to Add a New Model (Example: LoRA)

1. Go to the ComfyUI Manager tab
2. Select “Install New Model”
3. Paste in a direct model URL (e.g. from Civitai or HuggingFace)
4. Choose model type (LoRA, VAE, etc.)
5. Click “Download”
6. Restart ComfyUI or refresh model list in Manager

The model will display in dropdown menus within ComfyUI nodes such as Load Checkpoint, Apply LoRA, and ControlNet modules.

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Best Practices

• Use .safetensors format when available (safer and faster)
• Keep file names simple and descriptive (without spaces or special characters).
• If managing huge libraries, organize them into folders based on function or source
• Maintain backups before mass-deletion or renaming
• Check Manager’s status indication for failed downloads or corrupted files.

Advanced Usage

• Drag-and-drop models into folders → Refresh list from Manager
• Use comfy-cli to bulk install from command line
• Cross-reference model previews with Civitai API (coming soon)
• Enable versioning or rollback options in the backups tab.

Troubleshooting Model Issues

• Model not showing in dropdowns:
  • Check if it’s in the correct folder
  • Use Manager’s Refresh Model List button
  • Ensure the file extension is .safetensors or .ckpt
• Download fails:
  • Check the model URL is valid (must point to a raw file, not a web page)
  • Verify you’re connected to the internet
  • Look for errors in the terminal

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