ComfyUI-LoadFiles
The primary goal of these nodes is to provide a way to access files generated by ComfyUI workflows, local to the machine running ComfyUI. These nodes should always return an updated list of files when triggered.
How much VRAM does ComfyUI-LoadFiles require?
Direct Answer: The ComfyUI node ComfyUI-LoadFiles requires a minimum base VRAM of 128MB and is optimized for GPUs with at least 4GB of VRAM. Low VRAM mode is fully supported for resource-constrained setups.
- Base VRAM:
- 128MB (0.1GB)
- Recommended GPU:
- 4GB+ VRAM
- Low VRAM Mode:
- ✓ Supported
- Estimation Confidence:
- MEDIUM
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM does ComfyUI-LoadFiles require?
ComfyUI-LoadFiles requires a minimum of 128MB (0.1GB) of VRAM for base operation. For optimal performance, a GPU with at least 4GB of VRAM is recommended. This node supports low VRAM mode for resource-constrained setups.
Can I run ComfyUI-LoadFiles on an RTX 3060, RTX 4070, or RTX 4090?
✅ RTX 3060 (12GB): Yes, fully compatible with 10.7GB headroom. ✅ RTX 4070 (12GB): Yes, fully compatible with 10.7GB headroom. ✅ RTX 4070 Ti (16GB): Yes, fully compatible with 14.3GB headroom. ✅ RTX 4090 (24GB): Yes, fully compatible with 21.5GB headroom
How can I reduce VRAM usage when running ComfyUI-LoadFiles?
ComfyUI-LoadFiles supports low VRAM mode. To reduce memory usage: (1) Enable --lowvram or --medvram flags in ComfyUI, (2) Reduce batch size to 1, (3) Use fp16 or fp8 precision if supported, (4) Close other GPU applications.
How do I install ComfyUI-LoadFiles in ComfyUI?
To install ComfyUI-LoadFiles: (1) Navigate to your ComfyUI/custom_nodes directory, (2) Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/daryltucker/ComfyUI-LoadFiles, (3) Install dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt (if present), (4) Restart ComfyUI. Alternatively, use ComfyUI Manager for one-click installation.