This node will detect models located in the `ComfyUI/models/controlnet` folder, and it will also read models from additional paths configured in the extra_model_paths.yaml file. Sometimes, you may need to **refresh the ComfyUI interface** to allow it to read the model files from the corresponding folder.

The ControlNetLoader node is designed to load a ControlNet model from a specified path. It plays a crucial role in initializing ControlNet models, which are essential for applying control mechanisms over generated content or modifying existing content based on control signals.

## Inputs

| Field | Description | Comfy dtype |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `control_net_name` | Specifies the name of the ControlNet model to be loaded, used to locate the model file within a predefined directory structure. | `COMBO[STRING]` |

## Outputs

| Field | Description | Comfy dtype |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `control_net` | Returns the loaded ControlNet model, ready for use in controlling or modifying content generation processes. | `CONTROL_NET` |

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