ComfyUI-HF-Model-Downloader

By Michael GoldView on GitHub →

Easily download and install 2D to 3D and Flux models from Hugging Face.

How much VRAM does ComfyUI-HF-Model-Downloader require?

Direct Answer: The ComfyUI node ComfyUI-HF-Model-Downloader requires a minimum base VRAM of 12288MB and is optimized for GPUs with at least 24GB of VRAM. Low VRAM mode is not supported for this node.

Extreme (>8GB)
Base VRAM:
12288MB (12.0GB)
Recommended GPU:
24GB+ VRAM
Low VRAM Mode:
✗ Not supported
Estimation Confidence:
HIGH

Interactive VRAM Compatibility Estimator

Estimated Total VRAM: 3.00 GBTarget: 8 GB
✅ Comfortable Fit

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What Python packages are required for ComfyUI-HF-Model-Downloader?

Direct Answer: Running ComfyUI-HF-Model-Downloader requires installing the following Python package dependencies: aiohttp>=3.8.0, huggingface_hub>=0.19.0. Ensure your ComfyUI environment has these packages active before launching.

requirements.txt
aiohttp>=3.8.0
huggingface_hub>=0.19.0

Interactive Setup & Dependency Resolver

Operating System:
Environment Type:
Run this terminal command in your ComfyUI root folder:
# Loading command...

Compatible Foundations

This node is verified to support or optimize workflows for the following foundation model families:

Frequently Asked Questions

How much VRAM does ComfyUI-HF-Model-Downloader require?

ComfyUI-HF-Model-Downloader requires a minimum of 12288MB (12.0GB) of VRAM for base operation. For optimal performance, a GPU with at least 24GB of VRAM is recommended. Low VRAM mode is not supported for this node.

Can I run ComfyUI-HF-Model-Downloader on an RTX 3060, RTX 4070, or RTX 4090?

❌ RTX 3060 (12GB): Insufficient VRAM (needs 12.0GB minimum). ❌ RTX 4070 (12GB): Insufficient VRAM (needs 12.0GB minimum). ⚠️ RTX 4070 Ti (16GB): Can run, but may experience performance issues or require low VRAM mode. ✅ RTX 4090 (24GB): Yes, fully compatible with 9.6GB headroom

What Python packages are required for ComfyUI-HF-Model-Downloader?

To run ComfyUI-HF-Model-Downloader, you need to install: aiohttp>=3.8.0, huggingface_hub>=0.19.0. You can install these using pip or add them to your requirements.txt file.

How do I install ComfyUI-HF-Model-Downloader in ComfyUI?

To install ComfyUI-HF-Model-Downloader: (1) Navigate to your ComfyUI/custom_nodes directory, (2) Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/michaelgold/ComfyUI-HF-Model-Downloader, (3) Install dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt (if present), (4) Restart ComfyUI. Alternatively, use ComfyUI Manager for one-click installation.