Pocket Comfy V2.0: Open Source Mobile AI Art Tool Launches on GitHub

Pocket Comfy V2.0: Open Source Mobile AI Art Tool Launches on GitHub

A groundbreaking open-source mobile web application, Pocket Comfy V2.0, has been released on GitHub, offering AI artists a unified, mobile-first interface to control Stable Diffusion workflows from their smartphones. Developed by community contributor PastLifeDreamer, the tool integrates three popular ComfyUI-based web apps—ComfyUI, ComfyUI Mini, and smart-comfyui-gallery—into a single Python-driven console, enabling users to generate, monitor, and manage AI-generated imagery remotely without needing a desktop.

Unlike commercial alternatives, Pocket Comfy V2.0 is entirely free and open source, emphasizing accessibility and community-driven innovation. The V2.0 release focuses on usability enhancements, including a modernized UI, real-time app status indicators (green/red dots), improved IP/port detection, and automated path sanitization during installation. Users can now launch and control their AI art tools with one tap, view live ports and local network addresses, and even perform password-protected storage cleanup to manage bloated output folders—a critical feature for mobile creators working with limited device storage.

The installation process is guided by a simple batch script (Install_PocketComfy.bat) that prompts users to configure local file paths, set login credentials, and define output directories. Notably, Pocket Comfy does not bundle the underlying applications; users must first install ComfyUI Mini by ImDarkTom and smart-comfyui-gallery by biagiomaf within their ComfyUI root directory. This modular approach ensures compatibility with existing workflows while allowing creators to maintain control over their preferred models and custom nodes.

For users seeking to access Pocket Comfy outside their home network, the developer recommends Tailscale, a zero-config VPN service that securely connects devices without complex port forwarding. Once Tailscale is enabled on both the host PC and mobile device, users can access the Pocket Comfy interface via a local IP address, effectively turning any smartphone into a portable AI art studio. The app can also be saved to a phone’s home screen as a progressive web app (PWA), providing app-like functionality without requiring a download from an app store.

Key features such as the ability to run the Python console in hidden or visible mode, safe shutdown via long-press, and dynamic dependency management make Pocket Comfy particularly appealing to both novice users and advanced Stable Diffusion practitioners. The lightweight architecture minimizes system overhead, allowing even modest PCs to serve as AI rendering hubs.

This development arrives amid broader shifts in digital content consumption. While Mozilla recently discontinued its Pocket read-later app (as reported by Mozilla Support), and a separate AI assistant named Pocket has emerged on heypocket.com, the Pocket Comfy project represents a grassroots, technical response to the growing demand for decentralized, mobile-accessible AI tools. It underscores a trend in the generative AI community: the rise of open-source, user-controlled platforms that prioritize privacy and flexibility over commercial ecosystems.

PastLifeDreamer invites feedback from users and encourages contributions on GitHub. With over 100 comments on the original Reddit post in r/StableDiffusion, the tool has already sparked significant interest among artists, developers, and hobbyists seeking to break free from desktop-bound AI workflows. As mobile processing power and web-based AI frameworks continue to evolve, Pocket Comfy V2.0 may serve as a blueprint for future mobile-centric creative tooling in the open-source AI space.

Learn more and download: github.com/PastLifeDreamer/Pocket-Comfy

ComfyUI Mini: github.com/ImDarkTom/ComfyUIMini

Smart Gallery: github.com/biagiomaf/smart-comfyui-gallery

Tailscale (recommended): tailscale.com