No clue where the files go
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Description
### Custom Node Testing
- [ ] I have tried disabling custom nodes and the issue persists (see [how to disable custom nodes](https://docs.comfy.org/troubleshooting/custom-node-issues#step-1%3A-test-with-all-custom-nodes-disabled) if you need help)
### Expected Behavior
A half year ago, ComfyUI worked perfectly out-of-the-box because the UI was actually logical: when a model was missing, it explicitly showed the exact folder path (like models/checkpoints/). The expected behavior is that you either make the download button actually work server-side, or you bring back the path display so users don't have to waste hours on Google trying to guess your secret folder logic.
### Actual Behavior
You deliberately broke a feature that worked fine. In this new UI, you hid the destination paths completely. Clicking 'Download' now just triggers a lazy browser download that dumps 11GB+ files into the local ~/Downloads folder, leaving the server completely broken. Filenames like sdxl_onestep_t2i.safetensors give zero clues where they belong. Removing the path visibility is pure user harassment and a massive step backward. Fix this garbage and show the paths again. Or do like you can actually code and place them right away where they belong.
### Steps to Reproduce
You know exactly how
### Debug Logs
```powershell
No
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### Other
_No response_
Contributor guide
Research direction
Start by reproducing the model download from the UI and observe whether it only reaches the browser's ~/Downloads folder or can be placed on the server. Trace the download action and model destination handling; done means either server-side placement works or the UI again displays the exact destination path, such as models/checkpoints/.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- full-stack
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100