[ComfyUI Beginner] Installing ComfyUI with Stability Matrix!
- ComfyUI is the future standard
- Easy installation with Stability Matrix
- Generate illustrations with Animagine-XL 4.0 Opt
Introduction
Hello, I’m Easygoing.
Over the next three posts, I’d like to explore installing ComfyUI and optimizing its setup.
In this post, I’ll guide you through installing ComfyUI using Stability Matrix.
What Is ComfyUI?
ComfyUI is a node-based tool for leveraging generative AI.
Since its debut in January 2023, ComfyUI has rapidly gained popularity.
Note: Stable Diffusion webUI has various fork versions.
ComfyUI celebrated its second anniversary in January 2025 and has announced plans for active development to become the OS for generative AI.
Strengths of ComfyUI
ComfyUI excels in the following areas:
- Lightweight operation
- High scalability
- Quick support for the latest models
As a generative AI tool, ComfyUI runs smoothly and efficiently.
Its node-based system allows you to create complex workflows simply by connecting nodes, offering high scalability.
Plus, when new AI models are released, ComfyUI supports them almost immediately, making it perfect for trying out the latest AI innovations!
Easy Installation with Stability Matrix!
Stability Matrix is a platform that simplifies managing AI tools like ComfyUI.
AI Image Generation Tools Available in Stability Matrix
- ComfyUI
- Stable Diffusion webUI Forge
- Stable Diffusion webUI reForge
- Stable Diffusion webUI (A1111)
- SD Next (Intel GPU support)
- Fooocus, and more
With Stability Matrix, you can easily manage multiple AI tools and share models and output images between them. For example, you won’t need to re-download the same model, making it highly efficient.
Installing Stability Matrix!
Downloading Stability Matrix
Let’s install ComfyUI using Stability Matrix.
First, visit the LykosAI page. For example, you can find the official repository here:
Scroll down to find the installer download links and choose the one for your OS.
I’ll explain the process using Windows 11 as an example.
Running StabilityMatrix.exe
The file downloads as a compressed archive, so right-click it and select “Extract All.”
Run the extracted StabilityMatrix.exe. You’ll see a “Windows protected your PC” message; click “More info” and then “Run anyway.”
You’ll be asked about sending anonymous usage data—choose your preference.
Next, select the installation folder.
A shallow folder path is recommended, with C:\StabilityMatrix being the ideal choice.
If prompted to install “Visual Studio” during setup, select “Yes.”
You’ll be asked which packages to install initially—select ComfyUI.
You’ll also be prompted to install models, but since we’ll do that later, click “Close” in the bottom right.
Installing ComfyUI-Manager
Once ComfyUI installation finishes, this screen appears. Click the jigsaw puzzle icon for Extensions.
Type “manager” in the search bar and install ComfyUI-Manager.
Downloading Animagine-XL 4.0 Opt
Next, install a model for image generation.
From Stability Matrix’s left menu, open Model Browser.
Search for animagine and select Animagine XL 4.0.
Choose the Animagine XL 4.0 Opt version and import it.
Downloading the Workflow
Next, download a workflow for Animagine XL 4.0 Opt.
Click the link below to download Animagine-XL_4.0_Opt_2025.3.20.json.
Launching ComfyUI
Now, let’s launch ComfyUI. From Stability Matrix’s left menu, select Packages and click Launch.
The first launch may take a while. When this screen appears, click “Open WebUI” at the top.
The ComfyUI interface will open.
Loading the Workflow
Next, load the workflow.
Drag and drop the downloaded Animagine-XL_4.0_Opt_2025.3.20.json onto the ComfyUI screen.
The workflow loads, but if it appears outside the viewable area, click the Fill View button in the bottom right to center it.
Generating an Image
With the workflow displayed, click the Run button to execute the workflow and generate an image.
To generate a different illustration, enter what you’d like to depict in English in the Positive Prompt field.
Generated images are saved in StabilityMatrix/Images.
Trying Other Prompts
If you’re not used to crafting prompts, tools like ChatGPT can help create them from keywords.
Example Input
Write a prompt for Animagine-XL with about 30 tags in English. Keywords: 🔵🔵, 🔵🔵, 🔵🔵.
When using Animagine-XL 4.0, I recommend keeping the officially recommended quality prompts like masterpiece, high score, great score, absurdres as they are.
Reference: EasyWanVideo and EasyForge
This time, I introduced installing ComfyUI with Stability Matrix, but using Zuntan’s EasyWanVideo or EasyForge makes it even simpler.
The Easy series uses a unique folder structure but includes various optimizations by Zuntan.
If you’re new to ComfyUI, these might be a great option.
Reference Article
Conclusion: ComfyUI Is the Future Standard!
- ComfyUI is the future standard
- Easy installation with Stability Matrix
- Generate illustrations with Animagine-XL 4.0 Opt
In this post, I showed how to install ComfyUI using Stability Matrix.
Stability Matrix makes ComfyUI’s installation, often tricky for beginners, a breeze.
Beyond image generation, ComfyUI supports tools for video and audio creation AI, positioning it as the standard platform for generative AI moving forward.
Why not take this chance to give ComfyUI a try?
Thank you for reading to the end!