What is ComfyUI and why use it?

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ComfyUI is a node-based interface for running Stable Diffusion, Flux, and other AI models. Instead of simple text prompts, you build visual workflows by connecting nodes.

**Why use ComfyUI:**
- Maximum control over the generation process
- Complex workflows (ControlNet, IP-Adapter, multi-model)
- Reproducible pipelines you can save and share
- Lower VRAM usage through optimizations
- Support for the latest models and techniques

**Who it's for:**
- Power users wanting full control
- Developers building AI art pipelines
- Users running complex multi-step workflows
- Anyone needing reproducible results

**Who should skip it:**
- Complete beginners (start with Fooocus or AUTOMATIC1111)
- Users wanting quick, simple generation
- Those who find node-based interfaces confusing

The learning curve is steep, but ComfyUI offers capabilities impossible in simpler interfaces. Many professionals use it as their primary tool.