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-github: cubiq
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@@ -7,34 +7,8 @@ Native [InstantID](https://github.com/InstantID/InstantID) support for [ComfyUI]
This extension differs from the many already available as it doesn't use *diffusers* but instead implements InstantID natively and it fully integrates with ComfyUI.
-# Sponsorship
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-
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-**[:heart: Github Sponsor](https://github.com/sponsors/cubiq) | [:coin: Paypal](https://paypal.me/matt3o)**
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-If you like my work and wish to see updates and new features please consider sponsoring my projects.
-
-- [ComfyUI IPAdapter Plus](https://github.com/cubiq/ComfyUI_IPAdapter_plus)
-- [ComfyUI InstantID (Native)](https://github.com/cubiq/ComfyUI_InstantID)
-- [ComfyUI Essentials](https://github.com/cubiq/ComfyUI_essentials)
-- [ComfyUI FaceAnalysis](https://github.com/cubiq/ComfyUI_FaceAnalysis)
-
-Not to mention the documentation and videos tutorials. Check my **ComfyUI Advanced Understanding** videos on YouTube for example, [part 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C7kR2TFIX0) and [part 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijqXnW_9gzc)
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-The only way to keep the code open and free is by sponsoring its development. The more sponsorships the more time I can dedicate to my open source projects.
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-Please consider a [Github Sponsorship](https://github.com/sponsors/cubiq) or [PayPal donation](https://paypal.me/matt3o) (Matteo "matt3o" Spinelli). For sponsorships of $50+, let me know if you'd like to be mentioned in this readme file, you can find me on [Discord](https://latent.vision/discord) or _matt3o :snail: gmail.com_.
-
-## Important updates
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-- **2024/02/27:** Added [noise injection](#noise-injection) in the negative embeds.
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-- **2024/02/26:** Fixed a small but nasty bug. Results will be different and you may need to lower the CFG.
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-- **2024/02/20:** I refactored the nodes so they are hopefully easier to use. **This is a breaking update**, the previous workflows won't work anymore.
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> **2025.04.14** - I do not use ComfyUI as my main way to interact with Gen AI anymore as a result I'm setting the repository in "maintenance only" mode. If there are crucial updates or PRs I might still consider merging them but I do not plan any consistent work on this repo.
## Basic Workflow
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It works very well with SDXL Turbo/Lighting. Best results with community's checkpoints.
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-## Current sponsors
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-It's only thanks to generous sponsors that **the whole community** can enjoy open and free software. Please join me in thanking the following companies and individuals!
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-### :trophy: Gold sponsors
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-[](https://kaiber.ai/) [](https://www.instasd.com/)
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-### :tada: Silver sponsors
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-[](https://openart.ai/workflows) [](https://www.finetuners.ai/) [](https://comfy.icu/)
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-### Other companies supporting my projects
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- [RunComfy](https://www.runcomfy.com/) (ComfyUI Cloud)
### Esteemed individuals