ComfyUI Extension: ComfyUI ASDF Pixel Sort Nodes

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A ComfyUI integration of Kim Asendorf's iconic ASDFPixelSort algorithm, bringing classic pixel sorting effects directly into your ComfyUI workflows

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    ComfyUI ASDF Pixel Sort Nodes

    ComfyUI Processing License Version

    A ComfyUI integration of Kim Asendorf's iconic ASDFPixelSort algorithm, bringing classic pixel sorting effects directly into your ComfyUI workflows.

    ✨ Features

    • 🎨 Authentic Algorithm: Uses original Kim Asendorf ASDFPixelSort Processing script
    • 🔄 Four Sorting Modes: White, Black, Bright, and Dark threshold-based sorting
    • 🔗 Seamless Integration: Native ComfyUI tensor handling and workflow compatibility
    • ⚙️ Full Control: Complete parameter customization for all sorting thresholds
    • 🖥️ Headless Ready: Virtual display support for server environments
    • 📦 Easy Install: Automated setup script for all dependencies

    🚀 Quick Start

    Installation

    1. Clone this repository into your ComfyUI custom_nodes directory:
    cd /path/to/ComfyUI/custom_nodes/
git clone https://github.com/your-username/ComfyUI-ASDF-PixelSort.git
    1. Install dependencies (automated):
    cd ComfyUI-ASDF-PixelSort
chmod +x scripts/install.sh
sudo ./scripts/install.sh
    1. Restart ComfyUI to load the new nodes

    Basic Usage

    1. Add LoadImage node → Pixel Sort (ASDF) → SaveImage
    2. Configure sorting mode and thresholds
    3. Queue prompt to process

    🎛️ Available Nodes

    Pixel Sort (ASDF)

    Location: Add Node → image → effects → Pixel Sort (ASDF)

    Parameters:

    • Mode: white | black | bright | dark
    • White Threshold: -16777216 to 0 (default: -12345678)
    • Black Threshold: -16777216 to 0 (default: -3456789)
    • Bright Threshold: 0 to 255 (default: 127)
    • Dark Threshold: 0 to 255 (default: 223)

    Pixel Sort Advanced (ASDF)

    Location: Add Node → image → effects → Pixel Sort Advanced (ASDF)

    Additional features:

    • Optional parameter inputs
    • Custom Processing sketch path support
    • Extended configuration options

    🎨 Sorting Modes Explained

    | Mode | Description | Effect | |------|-------------|--------| | White | Sorts pixels based on white threshold | Flowing, organic distortions | | Black | Sorts pixels based on black threshold | Emphasizes shadows and dark regions | | Bright | Sorts pixels based on brightness values | Smooth luminance gradients | | Dark | Sorts pixels based on darkness values | High-contrast dramatic effects |

    📖 Documentation

    🛠️ System Requirements

    Minimum:

    • Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+, CentOS 8+, Arch Linux)
    • 4GB RAM, 2GB free storage
    • Python 3.8+, Java 17+
    • ComfyUI v0.3.40+

    Recommended:

    • 8GB+ RAM, SSD storage
    • Multi-core processor
    • GPU for ComfyUI acceleration

    🤝 Contributing

    We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guidelines.

    1. Fork the repository
    2. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
    3. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'
    4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature/amazing-feature
    5. Open a Pull Request

    📄 License

    This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

    Attribution

    🙏 Acknowledgments

    • Kim Asendorf for the original ASDFPixelSort algorithm
    • ComfyUI Community for the excellent framework
    • Processing Foundation for the creative coding platform
    • Contributors who help improve this project
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