I’m having trouble finding good ComfyUI workflows that don’t cause headaches. Every time I download workflows from various sources, I run into the same issues. They require tons of custom nodes that often conflict with each other or don’t work properly.
I’ve also heard that some workflows might contain harmful code which makes me worried about security. Does anyone know where I can find simple, trustworthy workflows that only use basic nodes or very few custom ones? I just want something that works without having to install a bunch of dependencies that might break my setup.
Any recommendations for workflow repositories or creators who focus on clean, minimal setups would be really helpful.
Dealt with this for months. Civitai’s got a solid workflow collection - just filter by popularity and read the comments before downloading. I started with super basic workflows and added complexity slowly instead of grabbing complete setups right away. The ComfyUI Discord has a workflows channel where experienced users share stuff, and they’re good about flagging problematic nodes. Best thing I did was backup my working ComfyUI folder before testing new workflows. Saved my ass when things broke.
comfyui manager is a lifesaver! it helps me add or remove custom nodes without messing things up. i stick to workflows from youtubers who test their stuff before uploading. avoid random dumps - look for those who break down each node so you know they’re not just copying others.
I’ve faced similar challenges and learned the value of starting with trusted sources. The official ComfyUI examples on GitHub are usually safe, as they avoid complex custom nodes and are regularly updated by the core team. Additionally, exploring the ComfyUI subreddit can yield good finds, but you should carefully evaluate what you choose. A useful habit is to inspect the workflow files before adding them to your setup by opening the JSON in a text editor—this helps identify workflows with excessive custom nodes that may complicate things. Lastly, maintaining a separate testing installation of ComfyUI can protect your primary setup while experimenting.
I’ve been running ComfyUI in production for a while. Here’s what works:
Start with OpenArt’s workflow section. They curate better than most places and mark vanilla ComfyUI compatible workflows. Less garbage to dig through.
For security (which you should care about), test workflows in Docker containers first. I spin up isolated instances for anything new. Takes 5 minutes and you can trash it if things break.
Check out workflows that ship with ComfyUI releases too. They’re boring but reliable. I use them as templates and modify bit by bit instead of downloading someone’s 50-node mess.
One trick - before installing custom nodes, check their GitHub repos. If they haven’t been updated in 6+ months or have tons of unresolved issues, skip them. The ecosystem moves fast and dead nodes will eventually break your setup.