kiko-Illustrious-v4.2

A simple and efficient ComfyUI workflow designed for the Illustrious model, with full compatibility for SDXL models as well.

Overview

This workflow provides a streamlined setup for experimenting with the Illustrious model family while maintaining compatibility with SDXL. It includes essential features like face enhancement, LoRA support, and flexible image processing options - perfect for getting started with Illustrious or as a foundation for more complex workflows.

Features

• Illustrious & SDXL Compatible: Seamlessly works with both model types

• Face Enhancement: Built-in FaceDetailer for improved portrait quality

• LoRA Support: Power LoRA Loader for easy model enhancement

• Flexible Sizing: Dynamic width/height controls with hires fix support

• Image Processing: Advanced filtering and enhancement options

• Node Management: Organized workflow with bookmark and set/get node functionality

• Prompt Management: Save your prompts and view images in a gallery.

Prerequisites

• ComfyUI installed and running

• Python 3.8+ (for custom node dependencies)

• Git (for cloning custom nodes)

Required Custom Nodes

This workflow requires the following custom nodes to be installed:

Core Workflow Nodes

• Anything Everywhere? - Flexible node connections

• Bookmark (rgthree) - Workflow organization

• GetNode - Node management utilities

• SetNode - Node management utilities

• Power Lora Loader (rgthree) - Enhanced LoRA loading

Image Processing & Enhancement

• FaceDetailer - Face enhancement and detailing

• SAMLoader - Segment Anything Model integration

• UltralyticsDetectorProvider - Object detection capabilities

• Image Filter - Image filtering options

• easy hiresFix - High-resolution image upscaling

Utility Nodes

• ProjectFilePathNode - File path management

• PromptManager - Save and Manage your prompts

• Width/Height Literal - Dimension controls

• mxSlider2D - 2D parameter controls

Installation

1. Install Custom Nodes

Navigate to your ComfyUI custom_nodes directory and install each required node:

cd ComfyUI/custom_nodes
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# Core workflow nodes
git clone https://github.com/chrisgoringe/cg-use-everywhere.git
git clone https://github.com/rgthree/rgthree-comfy.git
git clone https://github.com/kijai/ComfyUI-KJNodes.git
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# Image processing nodes
git clone https://github.com/ltdrdata/ComfyUI-Impact-Pack.git
git clone https://github.com/ltdrdata/ComfyUI-Impact-Subpack.git
git clone https://github.com/chrisgoringe/cg-image-filter.git
git clone https://github.com/yolain/ComfyUI-Easy-Use.git
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# Utility nodes
git clone https://github.com/MushroomFleet/DJZ-Nodes.git
git clone https://github.com/comfy-deploy/comfyui-llm-toolkit.git
git clone https://github.com/giriss/comfy-image-saver.git
git clone https://github.com/Smirnov75/ComfyUI-mxToolkit.git

2. Install Dependencies

Some nodes may require additional Python packages:

cd ComfyUI
pip install -r custom_nodes/ComfyUI-Impact-Pack/requirements.txt
pip install -r custom_nodes/ComfyUI-Easy-Use/requirements.txt
# Install other requirements as needed

3. Download the Workflow

Download kiko-Illustrious-v4.2.json and load it into ComfyUI.

Usage

Basic Setup

1. Load the workflow in ComfyUI

2. Set your model: Choose an Illustrious or SDXL checkpoint

3. Configure dimensions: Use the width/height controls for your desired output size

4. Add your prompt: Enter positive and negative prompts

5. Adjust LoRAs: Use Power LoRA Loader to add any LoRAs (optional)

6. GLLM-powered prompt assistanceenerate: Queue the prompt and generate your image

Advanced Features

Face Enhancement: The FaceDetailer node will automatically enhance faces in generated images. Adjust the detection threshold and enhancement strength as needed.

HiresFix: Enable the easy hiresFix node for high-resolution output with improved detail preservation.

2D Controls: Use mxSlider2D for intuitive parameter adjustment of multi-dimensional settings.

Model Compatibility

Recommended Models

Illustrious Models:

• Illustrious-v0.1

• Any Illustrious fine-tunes and merges

SDXL Models:

• SDXL-base-1.0

• Popular SDXL fine-tunes (Juggernaut, RealVis, etc.)

LoRA Support

The workflow supports standard LoRAs compatible with your chosen base model. Use the Power LoRA Loader for easy management and stacking of multiple LoRAs.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Missing Nodes Error: Ensure all custom nodes are properly installed and ComfyUI has been restarted.

Model Loading Issues: Verify your model files are in the correct ComfyUI models directory and are compatible with the selected model type.

Face Detection Not Working: Check that the SAM model files are downloaded and the detection threshold is appropriate for your image content.

Memory Issues: Reduce batch size or image dimensions if you encounter VRAM limitations.

Performance Tips

• Use lower resolution for testing, then enable hiresFix for final output

• Adjust face detection sensitivity based on your content

• Consider disabling face enhancement for non-portrait images to save processing time

Contributing

Feel free to submit issues, suggestions, or improvements! This workflow is designed to be a starting point for Illustrious experimentation.

License

This workflow is provided as-is for community use. Please respect the licenses of the individual custom nodes and models used.

Acknowledgments

Thanks to the ComfyUI community and the developers of all the custom nodes that make this workflow possible. Special appreciation for the Illustrious model development team for creating such an impressive model to work with.