Generate with ComfyUI Skill

Purpose

Programmatically invoke ComfyUI workflows to generate content. Modify prompts, queue workflows, wait for completion, and retrieve results.

Trigger

Use this skill when:

• •User requests image/video/audio generation via ComfyUI
• •A workflow needs to be executed with custom prompts
• •Automated content generation is required

Prerequisites

• •ComfyUI running at http://127.0.0.1:8188
• •Workflow JSON files in D:\ComfyUI7\ComfyUI\user\default\workflows\

Quick Commands

Check if ComfyUI is Running

Invoke-RestMethod -Uri "http://127.0.0.1:8188/system_stats" -Method Get

Use Helper Script

D:\ComfyUI7\python_embeded\python.exe ".agent\skills\generate-with-comfyui\scripts\comfyui_client.py" --help

Workflow Steps

Step 1: Verify ComfyUI Status

$response = Invoke-RestMethod -Uri "http://127.0.0.1:8188/system_stats" -Method Get -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
if ($response) { "ComfyUI is running" } else { "ComfyUI is NOT running" }

Step 2: Load Workflow JSON

Load the workflow from D:\ComfyUI7\ComfyUI\user\default\workflows\. Example workflow for quick image generation:

• •movie 1 - zimage-quick-frame-production.json

Step 3: Modify Prompt

Find the prompt node (typically CLIPTextEncode) and modify widgets_values[0]:

import json

# Load workflow
with open(workflow_path) as f:
    workflow = json.load(f)

# Find and modify prompt node
for node in workflow["nodes"]:
    if node["type"] == "CLIPTextEncode":
        node["widgets_values"][0] = "Your new prompt here"
        break

Step 4: Queue Prompt

POST the workflow to /prompt:

import requests
import json

# Convert workflow to API format (nodes by ID)
prompt = {}
for node in workflow["nodes"]:
    prompt[str(node["id"])] = {
        "class_type": node["type"],
        "inputs": {}  # Map inputs from links
    }

response = requests.post(
    "http://127.0.0.1:8188/prompt",
    json={"prompt": prompt}
)
prompt_id = response.json()["prompt_id"]

Step 5: Wait for Completion

Poll /history/{prompt_id} or use WebSocket at /ws:

import time

while True:
    history = requests.get(f"http://127.0.0.1:8188/history/{prompt_id}").json()
    if prompt_id in history:
        break
    time.sleep(1)

Step 6: Retrieve Results

Get output files from history:

outputs = history[prompt_id]["outputs"]
for node_id, output in outputs.items():
    if "images" in output:
        for img in output["images"]:
            filename = img["filename"]
            subfolder = img.get("subfolder", "")
            # File at: D:\ComfyUI7\ComfyUI\output\{subfolder}\{filename}

How to Present Results

When the workflow completes, the helper script will provide absolute paths to the generated files. You MUST present these to the USER as follows:

1. •Images: Display them directly in the chat using the standard image syntax with absolute paths.
   • •Example: ![Generated Image](file:///D:/ComfyUI7/ComfyUI/output/example.png)
2. •Videos/Other: Link them using standard markdown links with absolute paths.
   • •Example: [Download Video](file:///D:/ComfyUI7/ComfyUI/output/example.mp4)
3. •Context: Always mention which workflow was used and what prompt was applied.

How to Use

To use this skill, follow these steps:

1. •Select Workflow: Use the helper script to list available workflows or use a known one.
   powershell

   D:\ComfyUI7\python_embeded\python.exe ".agent\skills\generate-with-comfyui\scripts\comfyui_client.py" --list-workflows
   

2. •Execute: Run the helper script with the chosen workflow and prompt.
   powershell

   D:\ComfyUI7\python_embeded\python.exe ".agent\skills\generate-with-comfyui\scripts\comfyui_client.py" --workflow "workflow_name.json" --prompt "your detailed prompt"
   

3. •Display: Capture the output path from the script's output and embed it in your response as described above.

API Reference

WebSocket Events

Connect to ws://127.0.0.1:8188/ws for real-time updates:

• •status - System status updates
• •execution_start - Prompt execution begins
• •executing - Node execution updates
• •progress - Progress for long operations
• •executed - Node completed

Example Workflows

Output Location

Generated files saved to: D:\ComfyUI7\ComfyUI\output\