My ComfyUI workflow is failing. How do I fix it?

If your ComfyUI workflow isn’t producing any output, or nothing seems to happen after you hit “Queue Prompt,” this guide will help you debug the issue.

First off, just being real, loading giant workflows with tons of custom nodes and unknown models can be tricky. If you’re just getting started, try one of the pre-loaded workflows from our collection first. It’s way faster and helps you confirm everything’s working.

Still want to load your own? No problem. Here’s how to do it right.

Download the workflow file and drag & drop it into your ComfyUI window.

Download the workflow file and drag & drop it into your ComfyUI window.

1. Check your machine and app version

Some workflows require more memory or a specific version of ComfyUI/other apps to run correctly. If the workflow silently fails, this could be a potential reason.

  • If you're using a workflow from GitHub or CivitAI, check if it mentions:

    • Required ComfyUI or app version

    • Specific machine sizes needed for the workflow

  • Map the app versions you need with the app versions on ThinkDiffusion:

Map the app versions you need with the versions on ThinkDiffusion:

  • Ensure that you're using the correct machine size you need:

Ensure that you're using the correct machine size you need

2. Install Missing Custom Nodes

Workflows built with custom nodes need those nodes installed. If the workflow refers to a node that doesn’t exist, ComfyUI will quietly break or fail to load.

If you see red nodes in your workflow, you need to install missing custom nodes:

  1. Go to ComfyUI Manager

  2. Click "Install Missing Custom Nodes"

  3. Select and install all missing nodes from the list

If you see red nodes in your workflow, you need to install missing custom nodes

3. Install Missing Models

4. Bad custom nodes

Bad custom nodes and too many nodes cause launch issues. For Comfy, bad extensions usually don’t crash the app - they just don’t get loaded. But in A1111, a bad extension can break launch entirely. You have to delete or remove it.

Check the logs | How To Access Logs In ThinkDiffusion

If your workflow is taking a while, and you’re not sure if it’s still running or stuck, check the Logs file. They’re especially helpful for complex workflows.

How to access app logs in ThinkDiffusion?

💡Under each app folder is a logs folder. Inside that folder, you’ll find a log file that matches the machine ID in your URL. So for comfyui it will be under the /comfyui/logs/ folder.

If you're still confused, feel free to reach out to our support team on the ThinkDiffusion Discord here. Don't forget to attach the logs file as it helps them resolve your query much faster.

Other resources:

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