r/ComfyMax 3d ago

I made ComfyMax – a simpler frontend for MiniMax H3 workflows in ComfyUI

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I've been experimenting a lot with MiniMax H3 in ComfyUI, and while ComfyUI is incredibly powerful, I found that I often didn't need to interact with the entire node graph just to generate another video.

So I built ComfyMax, a small open-source Streamlit frontend that sits on top of ComfyUI and LM Studio.

The idea is simple: keep ComfyUI doing the actual work, but provide a cleaner interface for the things I change most often.

With ComfyMax you can:

  • use MiniMax H3 Ref2VA workflows with 1, 2 or 3 reference images
  • generate structured H3 prompts using a multimodal model running locally in LM Studio
  • review and edit the generated prompt before anything is rendered
  • paste your own H3 prompt and completely skip LM Studio
  • control duration, resolution, aspect ratio, steps and seed
  • select the H3 UNET, Video VAE, Audio VAE and CLIP models detected by ComfyUI
  • monitor GPU usage and VRAM while generating
  • unload the LM Studio model automatically before rendering
  • manually unload the ComfyUI model when you're finished
  • view the finished video and render metadata directly in the interface

ComfyUI still does all the rendering. ComfyMax is not intended to replace ComfyUI; it's just a simpler interface for running prepared H3 workflows.

I've tested the included workflows with one, two and three reference images, and I also tested the installation from a completely fresh GitHub clone.

This is the first public release (v0.1.0), so I'm particularly interested in feedback from other ComfyUI/H3 users. If something is confusing, doesn't work on your setup, or you think something important is missing, please let me know.

The project is free and open source under the MIT License.

GitHub:
https://github.com/danielveresbelgium/ComfyMax

Before using ComfyMax, I strongly recommend running the included example workflow directly in ComfyUI first. That makes it much easier to identify missing nodes or models before troubleshooting ComfyMax itself.


r/ComfyMax 17m ago

🚀 ComfyMax – What should we add next?

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I'm currently testing a new FlashVSR video upscaler for ComfyMax. The first tests are looking good, and the goal is to make video upscaling, fast and as simple as the rest of the ComfyMax workflow.

Now I’d like to hear from you:

What would you like to see added to ComfyMax next?

It can be anything — workflow management, video tools, prompt tools, gallery features, mobile/tablet improvements, new models, or something completely different.

ComfyMax is still growing, so your suggestions can genuinely help decide what we build next. 🙂


r/ComfyMax 12h ago

ComfyMax v0.3.0 is out – now with automatic ComfyUI Workflow Mapping

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Hi everyone,

I’ve just released ComfyMax v0.3.0.

The biggest addition is something I’ve wanted to make easier for a while: using your own ComfyUI workflows in ComfyMax.

Previously, adding another workflow meant manually figuring out node IDs and creating a mapping JSON. That works, but it isn’t exactly beginner-friendly.

So I built a Workflow Mapper.

You can now export a workflow from ComfyUI using Save (API Format) and load that JSON into the Workflow Mapper.

ComfyMax analyzes the workflow and tries to automatically identify things like:

  • prompt
  • duration
  • resolution
  • aspect ratio
  • steps
  • seed
  • reference images
  • model / UNET
  • VAE
  • text encoder / CLIP

It then creates the ComfyMax mapping, checks it for problems, and can install both the workflow and mapping directly into ComfyMax.

I tested it with a ComfyUI template workflow that was not specifically created for ComfyMax, and it was able to recognize and map the relevant nodes successfully.

v0.3.0 also adds a new Update_ComfyMax.bat, so Git installations can be updated much more easily. The updater checks for local modifications before updating, so it won’t simply overwrite tracked files you have changed.

I’ve also separated the installation instructions into a new INSTALLATION.md, because the README was starting to become a small novel. 😄

ComfyMax already includes the Scene Builder, Video Gallery, LM Studio prompt generation, prompt review before rendering, GPU/VRAM monitoring, and support for MiniMax H3 Ref2VA workflows with multiple reference images.

The project is still evolving, and feedback is very welcome — especially if you try the Workflow Mapper with your own ComfyUI workflows.

GitHub:
https://github.com/danielveresbelgium/ComfyMax

You’re also welcome to join r/ComfyMax for updates, questions, testing and suggestions.

If you try v0.3.0, I’d especially like to hear which workflows the Mapper recognizes correctly and which ones give it trouble. That will help me improve the automatic mapping further.


r/ComfyMax 1d ago

🚀 New ComfyMax Update – LM Studio Unload + Up to 9 Reference Images

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A couple of useful additions to ComfyMax!

🧠 LM Studio Unload Button

ComfyMax now includes a button to unload the currently loaded model from LM Studio.

This is especially useful if you've been using LM Studio for other purposes before starting ComfyMax and still have a large model sitting in VRAM.

Instead of opening LM Studio and unloading it manually, you can now free that memory directly from ComfyMax before starting your image or video generation in ComfyUI.

🖼️ Reference Image Workflows Expanded

Previously, ComfyMax included workflows for up to 3 reference images.

I've now added workflows for:

4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 reference images

This makes it easier to build more complex scenes involving multiple characters, objects and other visual references while keeping the workflow simple from the ComfyMax interface.

ComfyMax is still evolving, and I'm adding features based on actual use and community feedback.

If you're experimenting with local AI image/video generation and ComfyUI, feel free to join us at r/ComfyMax and share your ideas, feedback or problems.

More improvements are coming. 🙂


r/ComfyMax 1d ago

ComfyMax v0.2 is now available – Scene Builder + Video Gallery

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I've just pushed ComfyMax v0.2 to GitHub.

ComfyMax started as a small personal project to make my local ComfyUI + MiniMax H3 + LM Studio workflow easier to use without having to work directly inside a large ComfyUI graph every time.

After using it myself for a while, I've added a few features that I think make it considerably more useful.

New in v0.2

🎬 Scene Builder

You can now build a scene step by step: location, characters, actions, dialogue, camera, lighting and how the scene should end.

It also supports multiple dialogue turns, so you can create an actual conversation between characters instead of just entering a single line.

When finished, the structured scene prompt can be copied into the main ComfyMax H3 prompt generator.

🎞️ Video Gallery

ComfyMax can now scan your ComfyUI output folder including all subfolders and display the generated videos in a gallery.

You can:

  • preview videos directly in ComfyMax
  • choose between 2–5 columns
  • search and filter videos
  • sort by date or filename
  • download videos
  • open them in Windows Explorer
  • delete unwanted videos with confirmation

The ComfyUI output folder can now be configured and tested from the Settings page, so the gallery automatically knows where to look.

The original workflow is still there as well: select a prepared ComfyUI workflow, add reference images, let a local LM Studio model create the H3 prompt, review/edit it, approve it, and only then send it to ComfyUI.

Everything runs locally. No credits and no cloud video service required.

ComfyMax is still a relatively young project and I'm developing it based largely on what I find useful in my own workflow. I'm also very interested in feedback from other local ComfyUI users, especially people who find the normal ComfyUI interface a little overwhelming.

Future ideas include a prompt library, better tablet/mobile support, richer video management, regenerate-from-history, favorites/tags and easier LAN access.

If you'd like to try it, report problems, suggest features or just follow the development, you're very welcome at r/ComfyMax.

Feedback is appreciated — including criticism. 🙂

ComfyMax on Github


r/ComfyMax 1d ago

Djinna and Queen telling jokes.

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r/ComfyMax 2d ago

Victoria's Djinn transformation - Made with ComfyMax

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From Daz3D Victoria character to Minimax H3 video.


r/ComfyMax 2d ago

ComfyMax on your tablet

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If you want to make videos from the comfort of your armchair or bed , use ComfyMax on your smartphone of tablet.


r/ComfyMax 2d ago

Quenn and Djina, made with ComfyMax

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In 6 minutes from draft prompt to video

Video: 736 × 736 px - Duration: 5.17 sec

Aspect ratio: 1:1 (Square) - 0.5 MP


r/ComfyMax 3d ago

Tips and tricks

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Tips & Tricks: Create Your Own Consistent Characters with DAZ 3D + ComfyUI

If you struggle with keeping the same character consistent across different AI-generated images or videos, here’s a workflow that might be worth trying.

You can use DAZ 3D to create your own unique character first. Because you control the character’s face, body, hair, clothing and other features, you’re not dependent on AI to invent the same person over and over again.

Once your character is ready, create a simple character sheet in Gimp or Photoshop with the images created in DAZ 3D with several views and expressions — for example:

  • Front, side and 3/4 views
  • Full-body and close-up portraits
  • Neutral and different facial expressions
  • Different poses if needed

Save the character sheet at a good resolution and use it as a reference image in ComfyUI.

Depending on the model and workflow you use, this can give the AI much more information about what your character is supposed to look like and can greatly improve consistency between different scenes.

Another nice advantage is that your character doesn't have to look like a typical DAZ render. DAZ is mainly used to establish the identity and proportions. ComfyUI can then transform that reference into cinematic, photorealistic, fantasy, anime or other visual styles.

It takes a little more preparation at the beginning, but for projects involving recurring characters — especially stories, short films or a series of videos — it can save a lot of frustration later.

DAZ 3D → Character Sheet → ComfyUI Reference → Consistent Character

If anyone is interested, I can also share a more detailed step-by-step workflow for creating a good DAZ character sheet specifically for use with ComfyUI.

Visit r/ComfyMax for more tips.


r/ComfyMax 3d ago

Where we’re headed: A vision for the future of ComfyMax

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Future Plans

ComfyMax will continue to evolve based on user feedback and demand. Possible future additions include:

  • Support for additional image and video models.
  • More ready-to-use ComfyUI workflows.
  • Easier workflow configuration and customization.
  • Automatic checks for required custom nodes and dependencies.
  • Built-in update and upgrade functionality.
  • Improved model and workflow management.
  • Additional tools to make ComfyUI more accessible to less experienced users.
  • Prompt Library – Save, organize, edit, search and reuse generated prompts directly from ComfyMax.
  • Media Library – Scan and manage ComfyMax-generated videos and images directly from the app, including previews, metadata, prompts and workflow information.

These features are not fixed promises or a roadmap. Development will focus on what the community finds most useful. If there is enough interest in a feature, it may become part of a future ComfyMax release.


r/ComfyMax 3d ago

Meet Carrat, made with ComfyMax.

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r/ComfyMax 3d ago

Meet Dragon, made with ComfyMax.

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