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+# ComfyUI Styles CSV Loader Extension
+
+This is a Python extension/plugin for ComfyUI that loads style prompts from CSV files, primarily for migration from Automatic1111 Stable Diffusion WebUI.
+
+Always reference these instructions first and fallback to search or bash commands only when you encounter unexpected information that does not match the info here.
+
+## Working Effectively
+
+### Repository Structure
+- **`styles_csv_loader.py`** - Main extension code containing the StylesCSVLoader class
+- **`__init__.py`** - Module initialization that imports the main class
+- **`pyproject.toml`** - Project metadata for Comfy Registry publishing
+- **`README.md`** - User documentation
+- **`.github/workflows/publish.yml`** - Automated publishing to Comfy Registry
+
+### Prerequisites and Dependencies
+- This extension requires ComfyUI to be installed and running
+- No additional Python packages need to be installed beyond ComfyUI's dependencies
+- The extension depends on ComfyUI's `folder_paths` module for file path resolution
+- Python 3.6+ is required (follows ComfyUI requirements)
+
+### Development Workflow
+- **No build process required** - This is a pure Python plugin that loads directly into ComfyUI
+- **No automated tests exist** - Validation is done through manual testing and syntax checking
+- **No linting configuration** - Follow Python PEP 8 standards manually
+- Always validate Python syntax after making changes: `python3 -c "import ast; ast.parse(open('styles_csv_loader.py').read())"`
+- Always validate init file syntax: `python3 -c "import ast; ast.parse(open('__init__.py').read())"`
+
+### Testing and Validation
+- **CSV Parsing Testing**: Create test CSV files and validate parsing logic standalone:
+  ```bash
+  # Create test CSV in /tmp
+  echo 'style_name,positive_prompt,negative_prompt
+  cinematic,cinematic lighting professional photography,low quality blurry
+  vintage,"old photo sepia tone, vintage style",modern digital' > /tmp/test_styles.csv
+  
+  # Test parsing logic (takes <5 seconds)
+  python3 -c "
+  import os, re
+  def load_styles_csv(path):
+      with open(path, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as f:
+          styles = [[x.replace('\"', '').replace('\n', '') for x in re.split(',(?=(?:[^\"]*\"[^\"]*\")*[^\"]*$)', line)] for line in f.readlines()[1:]]
+          return {x[0]: [x[1], x[2]] for x in styles}
+  result = load_styles_csv('/tmp/test_styles.csv')
+  print(f'Loaded {len(result)} styles successfully')
+  "
+  ```
+
+- **Syntax Validation**: Always run before committing changes:
+  ```bash
+  python3 -c "import ast; ast.parse(open('styles_csv_loader.py').read()); print('styles_csv_loader.py syntax valid')"
+  python3 -c "import ast; ast.parse(open('__init__.py').read()); print('__init__.py syntax valid')"
+  ```
+
+- **Full Integration Testing**: Requires ComfyUI environment:
+  1. Install ComfyUI
+  2. Copy this extension to `ComfyUI/custom_nodes/ComfyUI-Styles_CSV_Loader/`
+  3. Create a test `styles.csv` in ComfyUI root directory
+  4. Restart ComfyUI
+  5. Verify "Load Styles CSV" node appears in loaders category
+  6. Test loading different styles and verify positive/negative prompts output correctly
+
+### CSV File Format Requirements
+- Must be named `styles.csv` and located in ComfyUI root directory (where `main.py` is)
+- Format: `style_name,positive_prompt,negative_prompt`
+- First row is header (ignored)
+- Supports quoted fields with commas inside quotes
+- Example valid CSV:
+  ```csv
+  style_name,positive_prompt,negative_prompt
+  cinematic,cinematic lighting professional photography,low quality blurry
+  vintage,"old photo sepia tone, vintage style",modern digital
+  ```
+
+## Common Tasks
+
+### Making Code Changes
+1. Edit `styles_csv_loader.py` for core functionality changes
+2. Run syntax validation: `python3 -c "import ast; ast.parse(open('styles_csv_loader.py').read())"`
+3. Test CSV parsing with sample data (see Testing section above)
+4. If changing module structure, also validate `__init__.py`
+
+### Adding New Features
+- All new functionality should be added to the `StylesCSVLoader` class
+- Follow ComfyUI node conventions:
+  - `INPUT_TYPES()` classmethod for defining inputs
+  - `RETURN_TYPES` and `RETURN_NAMES` class attributes
+  - `execute()` method for main functionality
+  - `FUNCTION` attribute pointing to execute method
+  - `CATEGORY` for node organization
+
+### Debugging CSV Issues
+- Check that `styles.csv` exists in ComfyUI root directory
+- Validate CSV format with test parsing script
+- Common issues:
+  - Unescaped quotes in CSV fields
+  - Wrong number of columns
+  - File encoding problems (use UTF-8)
+
+### Release Process
+- Update version in `pyproject.toml`
+- Commit changes to main branch
+- GitHub workflow automatically publishes to Comfy Registry
+
+## File Contents Reference
+
+### Repository Root Structure
+```
+.
+├── .git/
+├── .github/
+│   └── workflows/
+│       └── publish.yml
+├── .gitignore
+├── LICENSE
+├── README.md
+├── __init__.py
+├── pyproject.toml
+└── styles_csv_loader.py
+```
+
+### Key Code Patterns
+- CSV parsing regex: `,(?=(?:[^"]*"[^"]*")*[^"]*$)` - handles quoted fields with commas
+- Error handling: Always return default error style on exceptions
+- ComfyUI integration: Uses `folder_paths.base_path` for CSV location
+- Node registration: `NODE_CLASS_MAPPINGS` and `NODE_DISPLAY_NAME_MAPPINGS`
+
+### Common Error Messages
+- "Error loading styles.csv, check the console" - Default fallback style
+- "No styles.csv found" - File missing from ComfyUI root
+- CSV parsing errors - Usually due to malformed CSV format
+
+## Validation Checklist
+Before committing any changes:
+- [ ] Run Python syntax validation on all modified .py files
+- [ ] Test CSV parsing with sample data
+- [ ] Verify no new dependencies introduced
+- [ ] Update version in pyproject.toml if needed
+- [ ] Test in actual ComfyUI environment if possible
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