1.3. About NORDY

Chapter 1.Background

Summary

Nordy is a community-based AI creative platform that provides Nordy ComfyUI, which is based on ComfyUI.

  1. Fast execution speed.
  2. Accessible directly from the web without the need for a GPU or installation.
  3. All workflows and images are ready to run immediately.
  4. Model installation is supported on a daily cycle.
  5. Custom node installation is supported, with most already pre-installed. Efforts are being made to install more.
  6. Affordable pricing.
  7. Features like video, Flux, and API are expected to be supported soon.
  8. Quick feedback and improvement cycles, as the platform listens closely to user input.

For more detailed explanations, please refer to the additional information provided below for those who are interested.

Detailed Information and Explanation

1. Nordy Community

Workflow Sharing

Share your ComfyUI workflows with other Nordy users!

All workflows shared in the Nordy community can be executed with a single click on Nordy ComfyUI.

You can also import workflows from external sources, modify them in the Nordy ComfyUI environment, and upload them for free.

Image (with Workflow) Sharing

Share various images created using workflows with other users!

All images shared in the Nordy community include their corresponding workflows and can be executed with just one click on Nordy ComfyUI.

ComfyUI Guidebook

Nordy offers a free ComfyUI guidebook specifically designed for beginners.

Compare its quality with paid content available elsewhere!

This is the fastest way to go from a ComfyUI beginner to an expert, with continuous updates to the document.

Integration with Nordy ComfyUI

All images and workflows shared in the Nordy community are fully integrated with Nordy ComfyUI, making them easy to use.

2. Nordy ComfyUI

Issues with Local ComfyUI Usage

ComfyUI-Related
Installation

As an open-source program, ComfyUI can be difficult to install, with different methods depending on the environment (Windows, Mac, Linux), leading to potential issues.

GPU Issues
Ownership

Using ComfyUI locally requires an expensive GPU, which can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars.

Speed

The performance of AI models heavily depends on the GPU's specs. If the GPU is low-spec, it may run very slowly or not at all.

VRAM

Managing cache memory can be difficult when using open-source software like ComfyUI, requiring users to clear the cache frequently during long sessions.

Workflow Issues
Workflow Download

After installing ComfyUI, users need to find and load the desired workflows from the web to start using them.

Custom Node Installation

Beginners may frequently encounter errors (e.g., red boxes) when loading workflows from the web. To resolve this, users need to install ComfyUI Manager, which may still require manual troubleshooting for 1-2 hours.

Dependency Issues

Even when using ComfyUI Manager to install custom nodes, conflicts between open-source environments can lead to frequent installation issues.

Model Download

After resolving all these issues, users still need a large storage space to download and test AI models, which are often several gigabytes in size.

Model Storage Issues
Large Model Checkpoint Storage

One model checkpoint can take up 5GB to 15GB of space. Regular ComfyUI users know that they will need tens of gigabytes of storage for AI model testing, but this can be avoided with Nordy ComfyUI.

Continuous Updates
ComfyUI Updates

ComfyUI requires frequent updates due to the constant release of new AI models. Users must keep their ComfyUI installations up to date.

Custom Node Updates

Custom nodes are even more prone to conflicts due to developers' freedom in updating them, which can cause issues when different nodes clash.

Model Updates

To keep up with trends, users need large storage and frequent model updates.

Solutions Provided by Nordy ComfyUI

ComfyUI-Related

Nordy ComfyUI can be accessed easily from the web without installation, and usability improvements are continuously made based on user feedback.

Workflow-Related

Through integration with the Nordy community, all workflows and images can be loaded without any issues.

GPU-Related

Nordy ComfyUI uses high-performance GPUs to generate images quickly—experience it for yourself.

Model Storage

With storage space exceeding tens of terabytes, most models can be stored and managed.

Continuous Updates

Nordy keeps ComfyUI updated to match AI trends, ensuring users don't face issues with ComfyUI, custom nodes, or models.

Future Improvements for Nordy ComfyUI

Model Updates

Nordy is developing an environment that allows continuous model updates based on user requests.

Custom Node Updates

A system is being developed to continuously update custom nodes based on user feedback.

Integration with Nordy Workflows and Images

All workflows and images shared in the Nordy community will be fully executable on Nordy ComfyUI.

Workflow/Image Storage

User-saved workflows and images will be securely stored, with encrypted data that even the Nordy team cannot access.

Integration with Nordy Community

A system is being developed to make Nordy ComfyUI even more integrated with the Nordy community.

Future Directions for Nordy ComfyUI

Flux Support

Nordy is working on an update to support the Flux model within ComfyUI.

Video Support

A feature to create videos, not just images, is currently in development.

Usability Improvements

Improvements are being planned for frequently requested and repeated feature adjustments.

API

Development is underway to allow anyone to easily create APIs using ComfyUI.