github.com/CapybaraCrowporation/houdini-comfyui-bridge @v0.6.6

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📹 Demo Video

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/61a780b8-4845-447e-acba-fb87de8dd643

🚀 Introduction

We are happy to annouce that Houdini ComfyUI Bridge is now open source. This is a toolset that allows you to bring the best of ComfyUI directly into Houdini.

• ✨ Feature 1: Load comfyUI nodes directly into COPs

• ✨ Feature 2: Import and export from comfyUI with ease. Generate images, meshes, audio and more.

• ✨ Feature 3: TOPs submitter allows users to develop custom pipelines that combine CG with diffusion and generative AI

📰 Latest News

• Dec 31, 2025: 🎉 Initial release of Houdini ComfyUI Bridge v0.5.2!
• Dec 16, 2024: 📝 SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 Course presentation and live demo.
• Nov 01, 2024: 🚧 Hive Equinox, Hive AI presentations, demoing video workflows.
• May 15, 2025: 💡 First public demonstration at Toronto Houdini User Group.

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🎓 Enterprise training

Get your team up to speed fast with hands-on, private training. Reach out to rafael@hcbridge.ca and let's chat!

📋 To-Do List

Development roadmap and completed milestones:

Core Features - [x] Import Comfy Core nodes - [x] Support to third party nodes - [x] Input to parameter promotion - [ ] Support to Comfy Paid API

Integration & Tools - [x] Import and export Images - [x] Import and export Meshes - [x] Generic exporter for arbritary exports like audio, video and more - [x] Sample example for points picker - [x] Import and export Image sequences and batches

Documentation & Community - [x] README and getting started guide - [x] Tutorial videos - [x] Discord Forum setup - [ ] Contribution guidelines

Current limitations - [x] No support to nodes that use JavaScript

❓ FAQ

What is Houdini ComfyUi?

Houdini ComfyUI Bridge is a professional-grade generative AI integration for Houdini's node-based environment. It's designed for VFX artists and creative professionals who need to leverage AI image generation within their existing production pipelines, using familiar tools like depth maps, cryptomattes, and automation workflows without relying on web-based services or pay-per-generation models.

What are the system requirements?

• OS: Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+), macOS, or Windows 10/11
• Houdini: H20.5.613+ or H21.0.465+
• ComfyUI: v0.3.33+
• Python: Python 3.11+

Is this a SideFX iniciative?

• NO, This is a community project kickstarted by Rafael Drelich Valentim and Anatolii Iudanov.

How do I get started?

Check out our Installation section below for step-by-step instructions. Also visit the public miro board for video tutorials

Can I use this for commercial purposes?

Yes! This project is licensed under the GLP v3.

How can I contribute?

We welcome contributions! Please see our contribution guidelines and submit a pull request.

🔧 Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed: - OS: Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+), macOS, or Windows 10/11 - Houdini: H20.5.613+ or H21.0.465+ - ComfyUI: v0.3.33+

Step 1: Install Houdini and Comfyui

Install guide 1

Step 2: Install Houdini plugin and ComfyUI Custom node

Install guide 2

🎯 Quick Start

Follow the directions below or check out out Miro Board for detailed instructions and videos.

Basic Usage

First steps 1

First steps 2

First steps 3

📄 License Agreement

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

Key Terms:

• ✅ Commercial Use: You may use this software for commercial purposes
• ✅ Modification: You may modify the source code
• ✅ Distribution: You may distribute this software
• ✅ Patent Use: Contributors grant you a patent license for their contributions
• 🔄 Copyleft: Derivative works must also be licensed under GPL v3
• 📖 Source Code Disclosure: You must provide source code when distributing
• ⚠️ Liability: The software is provided "as is" without warranty
• ⚠️ No Sublicensing: You cannot apply different license terms to derivative works

Your Responsibilities:

When you distribute this software or derivative works, you must: - Provide the complete source code or make it readily available - Keep all copyright notices and license information intact - License the entire work under GPL v3 - State any changes you made to the original code - Include a copy of the GPL v3 license with your distribution - Not impose additional restrictions on recipients' rights

Freedom Philosophy:

This license ensures that you and all downstream users have the freedom to: - Run the software for any purpose - Study and modify the source code - Share copies with others - Distribute your modified versions

For the complete license text, see LICENSE.txt.

📞 Contact

We'd love to hear from you!

• GitHub Issues: Report bugs or request features
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