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# ModelPatchLoader - ComfyUI Built-in Node Documentation

> Complete documentation for the ModelPatchLoader node in ComfyUI. Learn its inputs, outputs, parameters and usage.

The ModelPatchLoader node loads specialized model patches from the model\_patches folder. It automatically detects the type of patch file and loads the appropriate model architecture, then wraps it in a ModelPatcher for use in the workflow. This node supports different patch types including controlnet blocks, feature embedder models, and other specialized architectures.

## Inputs

| Parameter | Description                                                               | Data Type | Required | Range                                                      |
| --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------- | -------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| `name`    | The filename of the model patch to load from the model\_patches directory | STRING    | Yes      | All available model patch files from model\_patches folder |

## Outputs

| Output Name   | Description                                                              | Data Type    |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------ |
| `MODEL_PATCH` | The loaded model patch wrapped in a ModelPatcher for use in the workflow | MODEL\_PATCH |

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