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Straight answers about first image timing, ComfyUI continuity, local privacy, account requirements, and the difference between Sweet Tea and the machinery underneath it.

Getting orientedSetup and compatibilityPipes, other people's tools, and keeping controlAccount, plans, and policy
Getting oriented
What is Sweet Tea Studio for?

Sweet Tea Studio is for making AI images and video without letting setup take over the whole session. Start with one tool, make something good, save what worked, and come back to it later. If you already use ComfyUI, you can keep it. If you do not, you can still start here.

What can I make with it?

Make portraits, product images, concept stills, story frames, variations, short clips, and cleanup passes. The point is to make something you would want to keep, not spend the whole time managing the setup.

How long from download to my first image?
  • If ComfyUI already runs and you already have models: usually under 10 minutes.
  • On a fresh setup: usually 15 to 45 minutes, mostly because models are large downloads.
Do I need to understand ComfyUI or nodes to get a result?

No. Sweet Tea is meant to let you start with a tool that already fits the job and change the settings that matter. Knowing more about ComfyUI can help later, but it is not required for a first image.

Can I use my existing ComfyUI install?

Yes. If you already have a setup you like, Sweet Tea can work with it instead of making you start over.

Does Sweet Tea generate on your servers?

No. Generation happens on the engine you run, usually on your own machine and sometimes on hardware you control elsewhere.

Can I generate on the website?

No. The website is for downloads, docs, your account, and the things you save there. The Studio app is where you actually make images and video.

Is local use private by default?

Yes. Local generation stays local. Data leaves your machine only when you deliberately use a cloud, sync, or publishing feature.

Is an account required to generate locally?

No.

What happens if a Pipe is missing nodes or models on my machine?

Sweet Tea shows you what is missing and points you at the specific problem, so you are not left guessing which model or add-on broke the run.

Why not just use ComfyUI directly?

You can. Sweet Tea is for the part after that decision: pick a tool, change the settings that matter, keep the project together, and get back to a version you liked without digging through everything again.

Setup and compatibility
What do I need to generate?

A working generation engine, at least one compatible model file, and enough disk space for the app, the model, and your outputs. If you already use ComfyUI, Sweet Tea can point to that setup.

Which operating systems are supported on the public download page right now?

Windows and Linux.

Do I need internet to generate locally?

No. Internet is only needed for downloading models or nodes, browsing web features, or using a remote setup.

Do I need an NVIDIA GPU to use Sweet Tea?

No. You can generate without a GPU.

So why does everyone talk about GPUs?

Because GPU generation is much faster. CPU generation works, but it is usually slow enough that most people treat it as a fallback or testing path.

Can I use a remote GPU instead of my local machine?

Yes. Sweet Tea can connect to a remote engine, but that is usually a later step. If you can, get one clean local run working first.

Will this break whenever ComfyUI updates?

Sweet Tea does not force engine updates. Most breakage comes from changing ComfyUI, custom nodes, or model files. Sweet Tea’s job is to make those problems visible and easier to fix.

Pipes, other people's tools, and keeping control
Is this just ComfyUI with a new coat of paint?

No. ComfyUI is still the engine. Sweet Tea is the workspace around it: tools, projects, prompts, outputs, and saved settings in one place.

Is this basically Automatic1111?

No. Automatic1111 is more screen-and-tab driven. Sweet Tea is built around reusable tools, saved project context, and getting back to a result you liked.

Is it safe to download Pipes from other people?

The Pipe file itself (.tea or workflow .json) is a description of how the job runs. The bigger trust question is what it asks you to install around it, especially custom nodes. Treat new dependencies the same way you would treat installing software from the internet.

Are you trying to lock me in?

No. Your engine is still yours, your model files are still yours, and your work does not become trapped in Sweet Tea. The point is to make the day-to-day part easier, not to box you in.

Account, plans, and policy
Does it cost money?

Sweet Tea Community can be used for free on your own machine. Sweet Tea Plus is there if you want easier setup, tested tools, and your saved work available across devices.

Will you paywall local generation?

No.

If I publish a Pipe, what becomes visible?

Only what you choose to publish, usually the Pipe plus a preview and listing metadata. Publishing is opt-in.

Can I delete my account?

Yes.

What about GPL or open-source licensing? Does using Studio change the license on my work?

No. Sweet Tea Studio is its own app. ComfyUI, custom nodes, and models keep their original licenses, and using Studio does not change those obligations.