How to Resolve Missing Plugins in ComfyUI: A Comprehensive Guide by AIPURE

Discover effective solutions for resolving missing plugin issues in ComfyUI. This comprehensive guide by AIPURE offers step-by-step instructions to ensure smooth operation for text-to-image, text-to-video, and other functionalities.

Rock Smith
Update Jan 22, 2025
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    Are you frequently encountering missing plugin alerts while using ComfyUI for text-to-image, text-to-video, or other functionalities? If your answer is yes, you won't want to miss this comprehensive guide provided by AIPURE! We will address all your concerns and provide effective solutions to enhance your experience with ComfyUI.

    How to Resolve Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    How to Install ComfyUI Desktop

    If you haven't yet installed ComfyUI Desktop, you can:

    ➊ Click on the guide article edited by AIPURE:

    [How To Install And Use ComfyUI Desktop: A Comprehensive Guide](https://aipure.ai/articles/how-to-install-and-use-comfyui-desktop-a-comprehensive-guide)

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    ➋ Watch the YouTube video created by AIPURE:

    [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1xtkAxi0is]

    If you have already installed ComfyUI Desktop, please skip this section and let's dive straight into the main content!

    How to Resolve Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    Understanding Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    When using workflows in ComfyUI, you may encounter errors indicating missing plugins. This happens when certain nodes required by the workflow are unavailable in your setup. Instead of giving up, you can easily resolve this by installing the necessary plugins. The first step is to install the ComfyUI Manager, a powerful tool that simplifies plugin management.

    Step 1. Installing ComfyUI Manager

    To begin, follow these steps to install the ComfyUI Manager:

    • Locate the Custom Nodes Folder:

    - Find the "ComfyUI" folder on your desktop, right-click, and open the file location.

    How to Resolve Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    - Navigate to resources > ComfyUI > custom_nodes.

    How to Resolve Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    • Command Prompt Installation:

    - In the address bar, type cmd and press Enter to open the command prompt.

    How to Resolve Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    Copy and paste the following command:

    git clone https://github.com/ltdrdata/ComfyUI-Manager comfyui-manager

    - Press Enter to download and install the manager automatically.

    🔗 https://github.com/ltdrdata/ComfyUI-Manager

    • Restart ComfyUI:

    After installation, restart ComfyUI. You should see a new "Manager" button in the upper-right corner of the interface, confirming successful installation.

    How to Resolve Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    Step 2. Using ComfyUI Manager for Plugin Installation

    Once the manager is installed, you can use it to add missing plugins:

    • Open the "Manager" tab and click "Custom Nodes Manager."

    How to Resolve Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    • Search for the required plugin from over 1,400 available options and click "Install."

    How to Resolve Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    How to Resolve Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    • Restart ComfyUI after installation to activate the plugin.

    How to Resolve Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    • Test the plugin by creating a new workflow and searching for its node in the interface.

    For example, installing the WD 1.4 Image Reverse Plugin allows you to extract prompts from images with ease.

    How to Resolve Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    Step 3. Install Missing Plugins in ComfyUI
    • Click on the ComfyUI Manager icon in the upper right corner and select "Install Missing Custom Nodes."

    How to Resolve Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    • Follow the prompts to install all listed missing plugins for your workflow.

    How to Resolve Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    • Click "Restart" to activate the plugin.

    How to Resolve Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    How to Manually Install Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    Method 1| For plugins not available in the manager, manual installation is required:
    • Visit GitHub and search for the desired plugin (e.g., Video Combine).

    How to Manually Install Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    🔗 https://github.com/go-package-lab/ComfyUI-Tools-Video-Combine

    • Copy its repository link and return to the custom_nodes folder in ComfyUI.

    How to Manually Install Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    • Open a command prompt (cmd) and type:

    How to Manually Install Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    git clone [repository link]
    • Waiting for automatically install the plug-in.
    Method 2| For advanced plugins like JoyCaption Two, ensure you install dependencies listed in their requirements.txt file using Python 3.10 or above.
    • Navigate to the custom_nodes folder and open the command prompt.

    How to Resolve Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    Use the command:

    git clone [plugin link]
    • Locate the requirements.txt file in the JoyCaption Two folder.

    How to Resolve Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    • Ensure Python version 3.10 or higher is installed.

    How to Resolve Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    🔗 https://www.python.org/downloads/

    • Locate the python.exe file and copy its path from the address bar. In the JoyCaption Two folder, create a new text file and paste the copied path. Add the following command at the end:
    \python.exe -m pip install -r requirements.txt

    and then enter pause.

    How to Resolve Missing Plugins in ComfyUI

    • Save the text file and change its extension from .txt to .bat.

    ComfyUI plugins

    • Double-click the batch file to run it, which will install the required dependencies for the plugin.

    ComfyUI plugins

    By following these steps, you can resolve any missing plugin issues and fully utilize ComfyUI's capabilities.

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    Fixing missing plugins in ComfyUI is straightforward with tools like ComfyUI Manager or manual installation methods via GitHub. These steps ensure that your workflows run smoothly without errors. If this guide was helpful, don’t forget to check out our tutorials on AIPURE YouTube for more tips!

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