This tool is a custom node for ComfyUI that provides a real-time gallery for visualizing and managing image outputs, including metadata inspection. It enhances the user experience by allowing easy access to generated media, enabling users to browse, sort, and download their outputs efficiently.
- Real-time updates ensure users see new media instantly without needing to refresh.
- Supports multiple media formats, including images, GIFs, and videos, providing a versatile viewing experience.
- Advanced metadata inspection features enable users to extract and utilize detailed information from their media outputs seamlessly.
Context
The ComfyUI Gallery is designed to integrate directly with the ComfyUI framework, providing users with a visually appealing and functional interface for managing their generated media outputs. Its primary purpose is to streamline the workflow by making it effortless to access and manipulate images, videos, and GIFs created through ComfyUI.
Key Features & Benefits
The gallery offers several practical features that enhance usability. Users can enjoy real-time updates that reflect any new media added to their output folder immediately, eliminating the need for manual refreshes. The tool also supports video and GIF formats, allowing for a comprehensive media management experience. Additionally, the ability to inspect image metadata provides users with valuable insights into their creations, such as the prompts used or specific settings applied during generation.
Advanced Functionalities
The gallery includes advanced capabilities such as a customizable metadata parser that allows for flexible extraction of workflow details. Users can easily copy metadata values to their clipboard, view detailed media information in a popup, and navigate through images seamlessly. The asynchronous image loading feature improves performance by ensuring that the gallery starts quickly and provides a smooth browsing experience, even with large collections.
Practical Benefits
This tool significantly enhances workflow efficiency within ComfyUI by providing instant access to media outputs and simplifying file management tasks, such as moving, deleting, and downloading images. Users benefit from improved organization through powerful search and sorting options, allowing them to locate specific media quickly. Overall, the ComfyUI Gallery facilitates better control over the creative process, leading to higher quality outputs and a more streamlined user experience.
Credits/Acknowledgments
The development of the ComfyUI Gallery involved contributions from various authors and libraries, including the ComfyUI team, the ComfyUI-Crystools for metadata extraction, and several open-source libraries like React, Ant Design, and JSZip. The project is open-source, encouraging further contributions and collaboration from the community.