#92 - [GH-ISSUE #381] [Feature Request]: Linux Version - when? - Comfy-Org/desktop

bsakaguchi commented

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Originally created by @ptits on GitHub (Nov 27, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/Comfy-Org/desktop/issues/381

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I have searched the existing issues and checked the recent builds/commits
I have read the documentation and this feature is not already available
This is a single feature request (not multiple features combined)

Problem StatementLinux support

Proposed SolutionAlso, will be nice to have instructions how to have server part on Linux and UI on Win\Mac

Potential workflow server part on Linux and UI on Win\Mac

Impact LevelHigh (Major improvement)

Alternatives Consideredold version

Additional informationNo response

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Originally created by @ptits on GitHub (Nov 27, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/Comfy-Org/desktop/issues/381 Prerequisites * I have searched the existing issues and checked the recent builds/commits * I have read the documentation and this feature is not already available * This is a single feature request (not multiple features combined) Problem StatementLinux support Proposed SolutionAlso, will be nice to have instructions how to have server part on Linux and UI on Win\Mac Potential workflow server part on Linux and UI on Win\Mac Impact LevelHigh (Major improvement) Alternatives Consideredold version Additional informationNo response ┆Issue is synchronized with this [Notion page](https://www.notion.so/Issue-1943-Feature-Request-Linux-Version-when-15f6d73d36508104878adab2350c4666) by [Unito](https://www.unito.io)

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@teward commented on GitHub (Nov 27, 2024):

I think having server and UI separate is beyond the scope of Desktop's intent. Desktop is intended as a one-stop-shop type tooling.

Linux installers are also finnicky. There's numerous considerations when it comes to Linux including how to bundle everything into one installer that works across multiple distros AND we have to worry about a lot more Python nuances in it (since the requisite is Python 3.12 in Windows/Mac that locks things down to a very narrow window of availability and support currently).

I'm working privately on a .deb installer package that will work for Ubuntu but it's very very slow work because of the complexities of storing things, etc. and making sure things still function etc. I also don't have any expected availability of such an installer either.

@teward commented on GitHub (Nov 27, 2024): I think having server and UI separate is beyond the scope of Desktop's intent. Desktop is intended as a one-stop-shop type tooling. Linux installers are also finnicky. There's numerous considerations when it comes to Linux including how to bundle everything into one installer that works across multiple distros AND we have to worry about a lot more Python nuances in it (since the requisite is Python 3.12 in Windows/Mac that locks things down to a very narrow window of availability and support currently). I'm working privately on a .deb installer package that will work for Ubuntu but it's very *very* slow work because of the complexities of storing things, etc. and making sure things still function etc. I also don't have any expected availability of such an installer either.

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@xiaoxiangmoe commented on GitHub (Jan 17, 2025):

@teward If we can use tools like pixi to run ComfyUI, it will be simple to bundle specific python version,with other needed tools like git and so on into desktop in any os platform.

@xiaoxiangmoe commented on GitHub (Jan 17, 2025): @teward If we can use tools like [pixi](https://pixi.sh/) to run ComfyUI, it will be simple to bundle specific python version,with other needed tools like git and so on into desktop in any os platform.

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@JamesClarke7283 commented on GitHub (Apr 16, 2025):

I think having server and UI separate is beyond the scope of Desktop's intent. Desktop is intended as a one-stop-shop type tooling.

Linux installers are also finnicky. There's numerous considerations when it comes to Linux including how to bundle everything into one installer that works across multiple distros AND we have to worry about a lot more Python nuances in it (since the requisite is Python 3.12 in Windows/Mac that locks things down to a very narrow window of availability and support currently).

I'm working privately on a .deb installer package that will work for Ubuntu but it's very very slow work because of the complexities of storing things, etc. and making sure things still function etc. I also don't have any expected availability of such an installer either.

I think AppImage would be ideal, its portable and simple.

@JamesClarke7283 commented on GitHub (Apr 16, 2025): > I think having server and UI separate is beyond the scope of Desktop's intent. Desktop is intended as a one-stop-shop type tooling. > > Linux installers are also finnicky. There's numerous considerations when it comes to Linux including how to bundle everything into one installer that works across multiple distros AND we have to worry about a lot more Python nuances in it (since the requisite is Python 3.12 in Windows/Mac that locks things down to a very narrow window of availability and support currently). > > I'm working privately on a .deb installer package that will work for Ubuntu but it's very _very_ slow work because of the complexities of storing things, etc. and making sure things still function etc. I also don't have any expected availability of such an installer either. I think AppImage would be ideal, its portable and simple.

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@9Somboon commented on GitHub (May 9, 2025):

Appimage version please 🙏

@9Somboon commented on GitHub (May 9, 2025): Appimage version please 🙏

bsakaguchi commented

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@dosubot[bot] commented on GitHub (Aug 8, 2025):

Hi, @ptits. I'm Dosu, and I'm helping the desktop team manage their backlog and am marking this issue as stale.

Issue Summary:

You requested a Linux version of the software with instructions for running the server on Linux and UI on Windows or Mac, considering it a major improvement.
The maintainer explained that separating server and UI is beyond the Desktop's scope and mentioned challenges with Linux installers and Python version constraints.
There is ongoing private work on a .deb package for Ubuntu, but no ETA has been provided.
Other users suggested alternatives like AppImage for portability and bundling Python/tools via pixi to ease cross-platform support.
The issue remains unresolved with no recent updates or progress reported.

Next Steps:

Please let me know if this issue is still relevant to the latest version of the desktop app by commenting here to keep the discussion open.
Otherwise, this issue will be automatically closed in 7 days.

Thank you for your understanding and contribution!

@dosubot[bot] commented on GitHub (Aug 8, 2025): Hi, @ptits. I'm [Dosu](https://dosu.dev), and I'm helping the desktop team manage their backlog and am marking this issue as stale. **Issue Summary:** - You requested a Linux version of the software with instructions for running the server on Linux and UI on Windows or Mac, considering it a major improvement. - The maintainer explained that separating server and UI is beyond the Desktop's scope and mentioned challenges with Linux installers and Python version constraints. - There is ongoing private work on a .deb package for Ubuntu, but no ETA has been provided. - Other users suggested alternatives like AppImage for portability and bundling Python/tools via pixi to ease cross-platform support. - The issue remains unresolved with no recent updates or progress reported. **Next Steps:** - Please let me know if this issue is still relevant to the latest version of the desktop app by commenting here to keep the discussion open. - Otherwise, this issue will be automatically closed in 7 days. Thank you for your understanding and contribution!

bsakaguchi commented

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@christian-byrne commented on GitHub (Aug 8, 2025):

How difficult is it to package with appimage? Apparently we can

npx electron-builder --linux AppImage

but it doesn't allow auto-updates.

@christian-byrne commented on GitHub (Aug 8, 2025): How difficult is it to package with appimage? Apparently we can ``` npx electron-builder --linux AppImage ``` but it doesn't allow auto-updates.

bsakaguchi commented

2026-10-31 22:08:40 +00:00

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@webfiltered commented on GitHub (Aug 9, 2025):

The initial support is very likely to be low effort. It's the ongoing maintenance where it starts to exact a toll.

@webfiltered commented on GitHub (Aug 9, 2025): The initial support is very likely to be low effort. It's the ongoing maintenance where it starts to exact a toll.

bsakaguchi commented

2026-10-31 22:08:40 +00:00

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@dosubot[bot] commented on GitHub (Nov 8, 2025):

Hi, @ptits. I'm Dosu, and I'm helping the desktop team manage their backlog and am marking this issue as stale.

Issue Summary:

You requested a Linux version of the software with instructions for running the server on Linux and UI on other OSes, highlighting it as a major improvement.
The maintainer explained that separating server and UI is outside the Desktop app's scope and mentioned challenges with Linux installers and Python version constraints.
There is ongoing private work on a .deb package for Ubuntu, but no ETA has been provided.
Other users suggested alternatives like AppImage for portability and bundling Python/tools via pixi to ease cross-platform support.
The issue remains unresolved and I have marked it stale pending further input.

Next Steps:

Please let me know if this issue is still relevant to the latest version of the desktop app by commenting here to keep the discussion open.
If I do not hear back within 7 days, this issue will be automatically closed.

Thank you for your understanding and contribution!

@dosubot[bot] commented on GitHub (Nov 8, 2025): Hi, @ptits. I'm [Dosu](https://dosu.dev), and I'm helping the desktop team manage their backlog and am marking this issue as stale. **Issue Summary:** - You requested a Linux version of the software with instructions for running the server on Linux and UI on other OSes, highlighting it as a major improvement. - The maintainer explained that separating server and UI is outside the Desktop app's scope and mentioned challenges with Linux installers and Python version constraints. - There is ongoing private work on a .deb package for Ubuntu, but no ETA has been provided. - Other users suggested alternatives like AppImage for portability and bundling Python/tools via pixi to ease cross-platform support. - The issue remains unresolved and I have marked it stale pending further input. **Next Steps:** - Please let me know if this issue is still relevant to the latest version of the desktop app by commenting here to keep the discussion open. - If I do not hear back within 7 days, this issue will be automatically closed. Thank you for your understanding and contribution!

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@airtonix commented on GitHub (Feb 18, 2026):

I think having server and UI separate is beyond the scope of Desktop's intent. Desktop is intended as a one-stop-shop type tooling.

Linux installers are also finnicky. There's numerous considerations when it comes to Linux including how to bundle everything into one installer that works across multiple distros AND we have to worry about a lot more Python nuances in it (since the requisite is Python 3.12 in Windows/Mac that locks things down to a very narrow window of availability and support currently).

I'm working privately on a .deb installer package that will work for Ubuntu but it's very very slow work because of the complexities of storing things, etc. and making sure things still function etc. I also don't have any expected availability of such an installer either.

100% bullshit excuse.

@airtonix commented on GitHub (Feb 18, 2026): > I think having server and UI separate is beyond the scope of Desktop's intent. Desktop is intended as a one-stop-shop type tooling. > > Linux installers are also finnicky. There's numerous considerations when it comes to Linux including how to bundle everything into one installer that works across multiple distros AND we have to worry about a lot more Python nuances in it (since the requisite is Python 3.12 in Windows/Mac that locks things down to a very narrow window of availability and support currently). > > I'm working privately on a .deb installer package that will work for Ubuntu but it's very _very_ slow work because of the complexities of storing things, etc. and making sure things still function etc. I also don't have any expected availability of such an installer either. 100% bullshit excuse.

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@JaneSmith commented on GitHub (Jun 6, 2026):

Linux installers are also finnicky. There's numerous considerations when it comes to Linux including how to bundle everything into one installer that works across multiple distros AND we have to worry about a lot more Python nuances in it

Flatpak solves this problem.

@JaneSmith commented on GitHub (Jun 6, 2026): > Linux installers are also finnicky. There's numerous considerations when it comes to Linux including how to bundle everything into one installer that works across multiple distros AND we have to worry about a lot more Python nuances in it Flatpak solves this problem.

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