ComfyUI-Lora-Manager/update_logs.md

Update History

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v0.8.30

• Automatic Model Path Correction - Added auto-correction for model paths in built-in nodes such as Load Checkpoint, Load Diffusion Model, Load LoRA, and other custom nodes with similar functionality. Workflows containing outdated or incorrect model paths will now be automatically updated to reflect the current location of your models.
• Node UI Enhancements - Improved node interface for a smoother and more intuitive user experience.
• Bug Fixes - Addressed various bugs to enhance stability and reliability.

v0.8.29

• Enhanced Recipe Imports - Improved recipe importing with new target folder selection, featuring path input autocomplete and interactive folder tree navigation. Added a "Use Default Path" option when downloading missing LoRAs.
• WanVideo Lora Select Node Update - Updated the WanVideo Lora Select node with a 'merge_loras' option to match the counterpart node in the WanVideoWrapper node package.
• Autocomplete Conflict Resolution - Resolved an autocomplete feature conflict in LoRA nodes with pysssss autocomplete.
• Improved Download Functionality - Enhanced download functionality with resumable downloads and improved error handling.
• Bug Fixes - Addressed several bugs for improved stability and performance.

v0.8.28

• Autocomplete for Node Inputs - Instantly find and add LoRAs by filename directly in Lora Loader, Lora Stacker, and WanVideo Lora Select nodes. Autocomplete suggestions include preview tooltips and preset weights, allowing you to quickly select LoRAs without opening the LoRA Manager UI.
• Duplicate Notification Control - Added a switch to duplicates mode, enabling users to turn off duplicate model notifications for a more streamlined experience.
• Download Example Images from Context Menu - Introduced a new context menu option to download example images for individual models.

v0.8.27

• User Experience Enhancements - Improved the model download target folder selection with path input autocomplete and interactive folder tree navigation, making it easier and faster to choose where models are saved.
• Default Path Option for Downloads - Added a "Use Default Path" option when downloading models. When enabled, models are automatically organized and stored according to your configured path template settings.
• Advanced Download Path Templates - Expanded path template settings, allowing users to set individual templates for LoRA, checkpoint, and embedding models for greater flexibility. Introduced the {author} placeholder, enabling automatic organization of model files by creator name.
• Bug Fixes & Stability Improvements - Addressed various bugs and improved overall stability for a smoother experience.

v0.8.26

• Creator Search Option - Added ability to search models by creator name, making it easier to find models from specific authors.
• Enhanced Node Usability - Improved user experience for Lora Loader, Lora Stacker, and WanVideo Lora Select nodes by fixing the maximum height of the text input area. Users can now freely and conveniently adjust the LoRA region within these nodes.
• Compatibility Fixes - Resolved compatibility issues with ComfyUI and certain custom nodes, including ComfyUI-Custom-Scripts, ensuring smoother integration and operation.

v0.8.25

• LoRA List Reordering
  • Drag & Drop: Easily rearrange LoRA entries using the drag handle.
  • Keyboard Shortcuts:
    • Arrow keys: Navigate between LoRAs
    • Ctrl/Cmd + Arrow: Move selected LoRA up/down
    • Ctrl/Cmd + Home/End: Move selected LoRA to top/bottom
    • Delete/Backspace: Remove selected LoRA
  • Context Menu: Right-click for quick actions like Move Up, Move Down, Move to Top, Move to Bottom.
• Bulk Operations for Checkpoints & Embeddings
  • Bulk Mode: Select multiple checkpoints or embeddings for batch actions.
  • Bulk Refresh: Update Civitai metadata for selected models.
  • Bulk Delete: Remove multiple models at once.
  • Bulk Move (Embeddings): Move selected embeddings to a different folder.
• New Setting: Auto Download Example Images
  • Automatically fetch example images for models missing previews (requires download location to be set). Enabled by default.
• General Improvements
  • Various user experience enhancements and stability fixes.

v0.8.22

• Embeddings Management - Added Embeddings page for comprehensive embedding model management.
• Advanced Sorting Options - Introduced flexible sorting controls, allowing sorting by name, added date, or file size in both ascending and descending order.
• Custom Download Path Templates & Base Model Mapping - Implemented UI settings for configuring download path templates and base model path mappings, allowing customized model organization and storage location when downloading models via LM Civitai Extension.
• LM Civitai Extension Enhancements - Improved concurrent download performance and stability, with new support for canceling active downloads directly from the extension interface.
• Update Feature - Added update functionality, allowing users to update LoRA Manager to the latest release version directly from the LoRA Manager UI.
• Bulk Operations: Refresh All - Added bulk refresh functionality, allowing users to update Civitai metadata across multiple LoRAs.

v0.8.20

• LM Civitai Extension - Released browser extension through Chrome Web Store that works seamlessly with LoRA Manager to enhance Civitai browsing experience, showing which models are already in your local library, enabling one-click downloads, and providing queue and parallel download support
• Enhanced Lora Loader - Added support for nunchaku, improving convenience when working with ComfyUI-nunchaku workflows, plus new template workflows for quick onboarding
• WanVideo Integration - Introduced WanVideo Lora Select (LoraManager) node compatible with ComfyUI-WanVideoWrapper for streamlined lora usage in video workflows, including a template workflow to help you get started quickly

v0.8.19

• Analytics Dashboard - Added new Statistics page providing comprehensive visual analysis of model collection and usage patterns for better library insights
• Target Node Selection - Enhanced workflow integration with intelligent target choosing when sending LoRAs/recipes to workflows with multiple loader/stacker nodes; a visual selector now appears showing node color, type, ID, and title for precise targeting
• Enhanced NSFW Controls - Added support for setting NSFW levels on recipes with automatic content blurring based on user preferences
• Customizable Card Display - New display settings allowing users to choose whether card information and action buttons are always visible or only revealed on hover
• Expanded Compatibility - Added support for efficiency-nodes-comfyui in Save Recipe and Save Image nodes, plus fixed compatibility with ComfyUI_Custom_Nodes_AlekPet

v0.8.18

• Custom Example Images - Added ability to import your own example images for LoRAs and checkpoints with automatic metadata extraction from embedded information
• Enhanced Example Management - New action buttons to set specific examples as previews or delete custom examples
• Improved Duplicate Detection - Enhanced "Find Duplicates" with hash verification feature to eliminate false positives when identifying duplicate models
• Tag Management - Added tag editing functionality allowing users to customize and manage model tags
• Advanced Selection Controls - Implemented Ctrl+A shortcut for quickly selecting all filtered LoRAs, automatically entering bulk mode when needed
• Note: Cache file functionality temporarily disabled pending rework

v0.8.17

• Duplicate Model Detection - Added "Find Duplicates" functionality for LoRAs and checkpoints using model file hash detection, enabling convenient viewing and batch deletion of duplicate models
• Enhanced URL Recipe Imports - Optimized import recipe via URL functionality using CivitAI API calls instead of web scraping, now supporting all rated images (including NSFW) for recipe imports
• Improved TriggerWord Control - Enhanced TriggerWord Toggle node with new default_active switch to set the initial state (active/inactive) when trigger words are added
• Centralized Example Management - Added "Migrate Existing Example Images" feature to consolidate downloaded example images from model folders into central storage with customizable naming patterns
• Intelligent Word Suggestions - Implemented smart trigger word suggestions by reading class tokens and tag frequency from safetensors files, displaying recommendations when editing trigger words
• Model Version Management - Added "Re-link to CivitAI" context menu option for connecting models to different CivitAI versions when needed

v0.8.16

• Dramatic Startup Speed Improvement - Added cache serialization mechanism for significantly faster loading times, especially beneficial for large model collections
• Enhanced Refresh Options - Extended functionality with "Full Rebuild (complete)" option alongside "Quick Refresh (incremental)" to fix potential memory cache issues without requiring application restart
• Customizable Display Density - Replaced compact mode with adjustable display density settings for personalized layout customization
• Model Creator Information - Added creator details to model information panels for better attribution
• Improved WebP Support - Enhanced Save Image node with workflow embedding capability for WebP format images
• Direct Example Access - Added "Open Example Images Folder" button to card interfaces for convenient browsing of downloaded model examples
• Enhanced Compatibility - Full ComfyUI Desktop support for "Send lora or recipe to workflow" functionality
• Cache Management - Added settings to clear existing cache files when needed
• Bug Fixes & Stability - Various improvements for overall reliability and performance

v0.8.15

• Enhanced One-Click Integration - Replaced copy button with direct send button allowing LoRAs/recipes to be sent directly to your current ComfyUI workflow without needing to paste
• Flexible Workflow Integration - Click to append LoRAs/recipes to existing loader nodes or Shift+click to replace content, with additional right-click menu options for "Send to Workflow (Append)" or "Send to Workflow (Replace)"
• Improved LoRA Loader Controls - Added header drag functionality for proportional strength adjustment of all LoRAs simultaneously (including CLIP strengths when expanded)
• Keyboard Navigation Support - Implemented Page Up/Down for page scrolling, Home key to jump to top, and End key to jump to bottom for faster browsing through large collections

v0.8.14

• Virtualized Scrolling - Completely rebuilt rendering mechanism for smooth browsing with no lag or freezing, now supporting virtually unlimited model collections with optimized layouts for large displays, improving space utilization and user experience
• Compact Display Mode - Added space-efficient view option that displays more cards per row (7 on 1080p, 8 on 2K, 10 on 4K)
• Enhanced LoRA Node Functionality - Comprehensive improvements to LoRA loader/stacker nodes including real-time trigger word updates (reflecting any change anywhere in the LoRA chain for precise updates) and expanded context menu with "Copy Notes" and "Copy Trigger Words" options for faster workflow

v0.8.13

• Enhanced Recipe Management - Added "Find duplicates" feature to identify and batch delete duplicate recipes with duplicate detection notifications during imports
• Improved Source Tracking - Source URLs are now saved with recipes imported via URL, allowing users to view original content with one click or manually edit links
• Advanced LoRA Control - Double-click LoRAs in Loader/Stacker nodes to access expanded CLIP strength controls for more precise adjustments of model and CLIP strength separately
• Lycoris Model Support - Added compatibility with Lycoris models for expanded creative options
• Bug Fixes & UX Improvements - Resolved various issues and enhanced overall user experience with numerous optimizations

v0.8.12

• Enhanced Model Discovery - Added alphabetical navigation bar to LoRAs page for faster browsing through large collections
• Optimized Example Images - Improved download logic to automatically refresh stale metadata before fetching example images
• Model Exclusion System - New right-click option to exclude specific LoRAs or checkpoints from management
• Improved Showcase Experience - Enhanced interaction in LoRA and checkpoint showcase areas for better usability

v0.8.11

• Offline Image Support - Added functionality to download and save all model example images locally, ensuring access even when offline or if images are removed from CivitAI or the site is down
• Resilient Download System - Implemented pause/resume capability with checkpoint recovery that persists through restarts or unexpected exits
• Bug Fixes & Stability - Resolved various issues to enhance overall reliability and performance

v0.8.10

• Standalone Mode - Run LoRA Manager independently from ComfyUI for a lightweight experience that works even with other stable diffusion interfaces
• Portable Edition - New one-click portable version for easy startup and updates in standalone mode
• Enhanced Metadata Collection - Added support for SamplerCustomAdvanced node in the metadata collector module
• Improved UI Organization - Optimized Lora Loader node height to display up to 5 LoRAs at once with scrolling capability for larger collections

v0.8.9

• Favorites System - New functionality to bookmark your favorite LoRAs and checkpoints for quick access and better organization
• Enhanced UI Controls - Increased model card button sizes for improved usability and easier interaction
• Smoother Page Transitions - Optimized interface switching between pages, eliminating flash issues particularly noticeable in dark theme
• Bug Fixes & Stability - Resolved various issues to enhance overall reliability and performance

v0.8.8

• Real-time TriggerWord Updates - Enhanced TriggerWord Toggle node to instantly update when connected Lora Loader or Lora Stacker nodes change, without requiring workflow execution
• Optimized Metadata Recovery - Improved utilization of existing .civitai.info files for faster initialization and preservation of metadata from models deleted from CivitAI
• Migration Acceleration - Further speed improvements for users transitioning from A1111/Forge environments
• Bug Fixes & Stability - Resolved various issues to enhance overall reliability and performance

v0.8.7

• Enhanced Context Menu - Added comprehensive context menu functionality to Recipes and Checkpoints pages for improved workflow
• Interactive LoRA Strength Control - Implemented drag functionality in LoRA Loader for intuitive strength adjustment
• Metadata Collector Overhaul - Rebuilt metadata collection system with optimized architecture for better performance
• Improved Save Image Node - Enhanced metadata capture and image saving performance with the new metadata collector
• Streamlined Recipe Saving - Optimized Save Recipe functionality to work independently without requiring Preview Image nodes
• Bug Fixes & Stability - Resolved various issues to enhance overall reliability and performance

v0.8.6 Major Update

• Checkpoint Management - Added comprehensive management for model checkpoints including scanning, searching, filtering, and deletion
• Enhanced Metadata Support - New capabilities for retrieving and managing checkpoint metadata with improved operations
• Improved Initial Loading - Optimized cache initialization with visual progress indicators for better user experience

v0.8.5

• Enhanced LoRA & Recipe Connectivity - Added Recipes tab in LoRA details to see all recipes using a specific LoRA
• Improved Navigation - New shortcuts to jump between related LoRAs and Recipes with one-click navigation
• Video Preview Controls - Added "Autoplay Videos on Hover" setting to optimize performance and reduce resource usage
• UI Experience Refinements - Smoother transitions between related content pages

v0.8.4

• Node Layout Improvements - Fixed layout issues with LoRA Loader and Trigger Words Toggle nodes in newer ComfyUI frontend versions
• Recipe LoRA Reconnection - Added ability to reconnect deleted LoRAs in recipes by clicking the "deleted" badge in recipe details
• Bug Fixes & Stability - Resolved various issues for improved reliability

v0.8.3

• Enhanced Workflow Parser - Rebuilt workflow analysis engine with improved support for ComfyUI core nodes and easier extensibility
• Improved Recipe System - Refined the experimental Save Recipe functionality with better workflow integration
• New Save Image Node - Added experimental node with metadata support for perfect CivitAI compatibility
  • Supports dynamic filename prefixes with variables 1
• Default LoRA Root Setting - Added configuration option for setting your preferred LoRA directory

v0.8.2

• Faster Initialization for Forge Users - Improved first-run efficiency by utilizing existing .json and .civitai.info files from Forge’s CivitAI helper extension, making migration smoother.
• LoRA Filename Editing - Added support for renaming LoRA files directly within LoRA Manager.
• Recipe Editing - Users can now edit recipe names and tags.
• Retain Deleted LoRAs in Recipes - Deleted LoRAs will remain listed in recipes, allowing future functionality to reconnect them once re-obtained.
• Download Missing LoRAs from Recipes - Easily fetch missing LoRAs associated with a recipe.

v0.8.1

• Base Model Correction - Added support for modifying base model associations to fix incorrect metadata for non-CivitAI LoRAs
• LoRA Loader Flexibility - Made CLIP input optional for model-only workflows like Hunyuan video generation
• Expanded Recipe Support - Added compatibility with 3 additional recipe metadata formats
• Enhanced Showcase Images - Generation parameters now displayed alongside LoRA preview images
• UI Improvements & Bug Fixes - Various interface refinements and stability enhancements

v0.8.0

• Introduced LoRA Recipes - Create, import, save, and share your favorite LoRA combinations
• Recipe Management System - Easily browse, search, and organize your LoRA recipes
• Workflow Integration - Save recipes directly from your workflow with generation parameters preserved
• Simplified Workflow Application - Quickly apply saved recipes to new projects
• Enhanced UI & UX - Improved interface design and user experience
• Bug Fixes & Stability - Resolved various issues and enhanced overall performance

v0.7.37

• Added NSFW content control settings (blur mature content and SFW-only filter)
• Implemented intelligent blur effects for previews and showcase media
• Added manual content rating option through context menu
• Enhanced user experience with configurable content visibility
• Fixed various bugs and improved stability

v0.7.36

• Enhanced LoRA details view with model descriptions and tags display
• Added tag filtering system for improved model discovery
• Implemented editable trigger words functionality
• Improved TriggerWord Toggle node with new group mode option for granular control
• Added new Lora Stacker node with cross-compatibility support (works with efficiency nodes, ComfyRoll, easy-use, etc.)
• Fixed several bugs

v0.7.35-beta

• Added base model filtering
• Implemented bulk operations (copy syntax, move multiple LoRAs)
• Added ability to edit LoRA model names in details view
• Added update checker with notification system
• Added support modal for user feedback and community links

v0.7.33

• Enhanced LoRA Loader node with visual strength adjustment widgets
• Added toggle switches for LoRA enable/disable
• Implemented image tooltips for LoRA preview
• Added TriggerWord Toggle node with visual word selection
• Fixed various bugs and improved stability

v0.7.3

• Added "Lora Loader (LoraManager)" custom node for workflows
• Implemented one-click LoRA integration
• Added direct copying of LoRA syntax from manager interface
• Added automatic preset strength value application
• Added automatic trigger word loading

v0.7.0

• Added direct CivitAI integration for downloading LoRAs
• Implemented version selection for model downloads
• Added target folder selection for downloads
• Added context menu with quick actions
• Added force refresh for CivitAI data
• Implemented LoRA movement between folders
• Added personal usage tips and notes for LoRAs
• Improved performance for details window

[Update 0.5.9] Enhanced Search Capabilities

• 🔍 Advanced Search Features:
  • Implemented fuzzy search for more flexible model finding
  • Added recursive search toggle functionality
  • Support for searching in current folder only or all subfolders

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[Update 0.5.8] UI Enhancements & Navigation Improvements

• ✨ Enhanced Navigation:

  • Added collapsible folder tags with persistent state
  • Implemented "Back to Top" button for easier browsing

• 🎨 UI Refinements: Various visual improvements and interface optimizations

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[Update 0.5.7] Performance Boost & Search Feature

• 🚀 Major Performance Improvements:

  • Implemented multi-layer caching and cache preloading
  • Added file system monitoring with incremental updates
  • Introduced pagination API with infinite scroll support

• 🔍 Search Functionality: New search feature to quickly find LoRA models

• 🐛 Bug Fixes: Various stability and performance improvements

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[Update 0.5.6] New Features and Optimizations

• 🛠️ Code Refactor: The codebase has been restructured to improve readability and maintainability, making it easier to manage and extend in future updates.

• 🚀 Frontend Enhancements: Significant performance improvements and refined user experience, including a more intuitive process for selecting and copying trigger words.

• 🔘 New Menu Button: A button has been added to the ComfyUI menu. Clicking it will open the LoRA Manager interface in a new window for quicker access.

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[Update 0.5.4] Support for Extra LoRA Paths via extra_model_paths.yaml

• 🛠️ Extra LoRA Paths: Additional flexibility has been introduced by supporting extra LoRA paths through the extra_model_paths.yaml file, allowing you to manage LoRAs from directories outside the default folder.

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[Update 0.5.3] Improved Preview Handling & Trigger Words Support

• ✅ Smarter Preview Image Handling: The manager now automatically scans for and uses existing local preview images. If a local preview is found, it will not re-download one from CivitAI when fetching model details, saving both time and bandwidth.

• 📝 Trigger Words in LoRA Details: Trigger words are now directly visible in the LoRA details window, making it easier to copy and integrate them into your workflows.

• ⚠️ Note: For automatic detection, ensure your local preview images are named using one of the following formats:

  • <lora-file-name>.[png|jpg|jpeg|mp4]
  • <lora-file-name>.preview.[png|jpg|jpeg|mp4]