diff --git a/backend/app/api/routes/comparison.py b/backend/app/api/routes/comparison.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5904193
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/app/api/routes/comparison.py
@@ -0,0 +1,68 @@
+# app/api/routes/comparison.py
+
+from fastapi import APIRouter, HTTPException
+from starlette.responses import FileResponse
+
+from app.models.comparison import PathRequest
+from app.services.comparison_service import ComparisonService
+
+router = APIRouter()
+comparison_service = ComparisonService()
+
+
+@router.post("/register")
+async def register_comparison_path(request: PathRequest):
+    """Register a new comparison path and get its ID."""
+    config_id = comparison_service.register_config(request.path)
+    return {"config_id": config_id}
+
+
+@router.get("/image/{config_id}/{config_name}/{model_name}/{filename}")
+async def get_comparison_image(config_id: str, config_name: str, model_name: str, filename: str):
+    """Serve image files using the cached base path."""
+    base_path = comparison_service.get_base_path(config_id)
+    if not base_path:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Configuration not found")
+
+    try:
+        full_path = base_path / config_name / model_name / filename
+        if not full_path.exists() or not full_path.is_file():
+            raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Image not found")
+
+        return FileResponse(full_path)
+    except Exception as e:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=500, detail=str(e))
+
+
+@router.get("/{config_id}/available")
+async def fetch_available_configs(config_id: str):
+    """Fetch available configs."""
+    base_path = comparison_service.get_base_path(config_id)
+    if not base_path:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Configuration not found")
+
+    try:
+        return comparison_service.get_available_configs(str(base_path))
+    except ValueError as e:
+        # Convert ValueError from the service into a proper HTTP error
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail=str(e))
+
+
+@router.get("/{config_id}/{config_name}")
+async def fetch_config(config_id: str, config_name: str):
+    """
+    Fetch detailed comparison data for a specific configuration.
+
+    Parameters:
+        config_id: The identifier returned from the initial path registration
+        config_name: The name of the specific configuration to load (e.g. 'cloth_lora')
+    """
+    base_path = comparison_service.get_base_path(config_id)
+    if not base_path:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Configuration not found")
+
+    try:
+        return comparison_service.load_config_data(str(base_path), config_name)
+    except ValueError as e:
+        # Convert ValueError from the service into a proper HTTP error
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail=str(e))
diff --git a/backend/app/main.py b/backend/app/main.py
index 176d723..98477b5 100644
--- a/backend/app/main.py
+++ b/backend/app/main.py
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ import psutil
 from fastapi import FastAPI
 from fastapi.middleware.cors import CORSMiddleware
 
-from app.api.routes import training, samples, config
+from app.api.routes import training, samples, config, comparison
 from app.core.config import settings
 from app.services.config_manager import ConfigManager
 from app.services.sample_manager import SampleManager
@@ -105,6 +105,7 @@ async def shutdown_event():
 app.include_router(training.router, prefix=f"{settings.API_VER_STR}/training", tags=["training"])
 app.include_router(samples.router, prefix=f"{settings.API_VER_STR}/samples", tags=["samples"])
 app.include_router(config.router, prefix=f"{settings.API_VER_STR}/config", tags=["config"])
+app.include_router(comparison.router, prefix=f"{settings.API_VER_STR}/comparison", tags=["comparison"])
 
 
 @app.get("/")
diff --git a/backend/app/models/comparison.py b/backend/app/models/comparison.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e2b19aa
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/app/models/comparison.py
@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+from typing import List, Optional, Dict
+
+from pydantic import BaseModel
+
+
+class ComparisonImage(BaseModel):
+    path: str
+    model: str
+    config: str
+    prompt_index: int
+    seed: int
+    lora1: Optional[str] = None
+    lora2: Optional[str] = None
+    prompt: Optional[str] = None  # Adding prompt field
+
+
+class ComparisonPair(BaseModel):
+    model1: ComparisonImage
+    model2: ComparisonImage
+    config: str
+    prompt_index: int
+    seed: int
+    prompt: str  # The prompt used for both images
+
+
+class ComparisonData(BaseModel):
+    configs: List[str]  # Available config types (cloth_lora, identity_lora, dual_lora)
+    prompts: Dict[str, List[str]]  # Mapping of config -> list of prompts
+    seeds: List[int]  # All available seeds
+    pairs: List[ComparisonPair]  # All comparison pairs with their prompts
+
+
+class PathRequest(BaseModel):
+    """Request model for providing the base comparison path"""
+    path: str
+
+
+class ConfigRequest(BaseModel):
+    """Request model for fetching specific configuration data"""
+    path: str
+    config_name: str
+
+
+class ConfigInfo(BaseModel):
+    """Basic information about an available configuration"""
+    name: str
+    model_count: int
+    prompt_count: int
+    seed_count: int
+
+
+class AvailableConfigs(BaseModel):
+    """Response model for the fetchConfigs endpoint"""
+    base_path: str
+    configs: List[ConfigInfo]
diff --git a/backend/app/services/comparison_service.py b/backend/app/services/comparison_service.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..05ed2d8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/app/services/comparison_service.py
@@ -0,0 +1,221 @@
+# app/services/comparison_service.py
+import json
+from datetime import datetime
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import Dict, Optional
+
+from app.models.comparison import ConfigInfo, AvailableConfigs, ComparisonPair, ComparisonData, ComparisonImage
+
+
+class ComparisonService:
+    def __init__(self):
+        # Cache structure to store configuration information
+        self.configs: Dict[str, dict] = {}  # id -> config info
+        self.paths: Dict[str, Path] = {}  # id -> base path
+        self.access_times: Dict[str, datetime] = {}  # id -> last access time
+
+    def generate_config_id(self) -> str:
+        """Generate a unique identifier for a configuration."""
+        # Simple timestamp-based ID, could be made more sophisticated
+        return datetime.now().strftime('%Y%m%d_%H%M%S')
+
+    def _get_config_data(self, config_dir: Path) -> dict:
+        """Get config data with caching."""
+        config_path = config_dir / f"config_{config_dir.name}.json"
+        cache_key = str(config_path)
+
+        if cache_key not in self.configs:
+            if not config_path.exists():
+                raise ValueError(f"Configuration file not found: {config_path}")
+
+            with open(config_path) as f:
+                self.configs[cache_key] = json.load(f)
+
+        return self.configs[cache_key]
+
+    def register_config(self, base_path: str) -> str:
+        """
+        Register a new configuration base path and return its ID.
+        This is called when a user first submits a path.
+        """
+        config_id = self.generate_config_id()
+        self.paths[config_id] = Path(base_path)
+        self.access_times[config_id] = datetime.now()
+        return config_id
+
+    def get_base_path(self, config_id: str) -> Optional[Path]:
+        """
+        Retrieve the base path for a given configuration ID.
+        Updates the last access time.
+        """
+        if config_id in self.paths:
+            self.access_times[config_id] = datetime.now()
+            return self.paths[config_id]
+        return None
+
+    def clean_old_configs(self, max_age_hours: int = 72):
+        """
+        Clean up configurations that haven't been accessed in a while.
+        This helps manage memory usage.
+        """
+        current_time = datetime.now()
+        expired_ids = [
+            config_id for config_id, access_time in self.access_times.items()
+            if (current_time - access_time).total_seconds() > max_age_hours * 3600
+        ]
+        for config_id in expired_ids:
+            self.paths.pop(config_id, None)
+            self.configs.pop(config_id, None)
+            self.access_times.pop(config_id, None)
+
+    def get_available_configs(self, base_path: str) -> AvailableConfigs:
+        base_path = Path(base_path)
+        configs = []
+
+        for config_dir in base_path.iterdir():
+            if not config_dir.is_dir():
+                continue
+
+            try:
+                config_data = self._get_config_data(config_dir)
+                model_count = sum(1 for x in config_dir.iterdir() if x.is_dir())
+
+                configs.append(ConfigInfo(
+                    name=config_dir.name,
+                    model_count=model_count,
+                    prompt_count=len(config_data.get('prompts', [])),
+                    seed_count=len(config_data.get('seeds', []))
+                ))
+            except ValueError:
+                # Skip this config if we can't read its data
+                continue
+
+        return AvailableConfigs(
+            base_path=str(base_path),
+            configs=sorted(configs, key=lambda x: x.name)
+        )
+
+    def load_config_data(self, base_path: str, config_name: str) -> ComparisonData:
+        """Load comparison data using the cached base path."""
+        # base_path = self.get_base_path(config_id)
+        # if not base_path:
+        #     raise ValueError(f"Configuration ID {config_id} not found")
+        # config_dir = base_path / config_name
+        #
+        # if not config_dir.is_dir():
+        #     raise ValueError(f"Configuration '{config_name}' not found in {base_path}")
+        #
+        # # Load the configuration file
+        # config_file = config_dir / f"config_{config_name}.json"
+        # if not config_file.exists():
+        #     raise ValueError(f"Configuration file not found for {config_name}")
+        #
+        # with open(config_file) as f:
+        #     config_data = json.load(f)
+        base_path = Path(base_path)
+        config_dir = base_path / config_name
+
+        if not config_dir.is_dir():
+            raise ValueError(f"Configuration '{config_name}' not found in {base_path}")
+
+        # Use our cached config data instead of reading directly
+        try:
+            config_data = self._get_config_data(config_dir)
+        except ValueError as e:
+            raise ValueError(f"Failed to load configuration data: {str(e)}")
+
+        # Process model directories
+        models = [d.name for d in config_dir.iterdir() if d.is_dir()]
+        pairs = []
+
+        # Build comparison pairs for this configuration
+        for model in models:
+            model_path = config_dir / model
+            images = list(model_path.glob("*.png"))
+
+            for img in images:
+                img_data = self.parse_image_path(img, config_dir)
+
+                # Find matching image in other model
+                other_model = [m for m in models if m != model][0]
+                other_path = model_path.parent / other_model / img.name
+
+                if other_path.exists():
+                    other_data = self.parse_image_path(other_path, config_dir)
+                    pairs.append(ComparisonPair(
+                        model1=img_data,
+                        model2=other_data,
+                        config=config_name,
+                        prompt_index=img_data.prompt_index,
+                        seed=img_data.seed,
+                        prompt=img_data.prompt or ""
+                    ))
+
+        return ComparisonData(
+            configs=[config_name],
+            prompts={config_name: config_data['prompts']},
+            seeds=sorted(config_data['seeds']),
+            pairs=pairs
+        )
+
+    def parse_image_path(self, path: Path, config_dir: Path) -> ComparisonImage:
+
+        """
+        Parse an image filename to extract metadata about the image.
+        The method handles both single and dual LoRA naming patterns:
+        - Single LoRA: lora_prompt_0_seed_42.png
+        - Dual LoRA: lora1_lora2_prompt_0_seed_42.png
+        """
+        filename = Path(path).stem
+        parts = filename.split('_')
+
+        prompt_idx = parts.index('prompt')
+        seed_idx = parts.index('seed')
+
+        prompt_index = int(parts[prompt_idx + 1])
+        seed = int(parts[seed_idx + 1])
+
+        # Instead of reading the file directly, use our cached method
+        prompt = None
+        try:
+            config_data = self._get_config_data(config_dir)
+            prompts = config_data.get('prompts', [])
+            if 0 <= prompt_index < len(prompts):
+                prompt = prompts[prompt_index]
+        except ValueError:
+            # If we can't get the config data, we'll continue without the prompt
+            pass
+        # config_file = config_dir / f"config_{config_dir.name}.json"
+        # if config_file.exists():
+        #     with open(config_file) as f:
+        #         config_data = json.load(f)
+        #         prompts = config_data.get('prompts', [])
+        #         if 0 <= prompt_index < len(prompts):
+        #             prompt = prompts[prompt_index]
+
+        # Determine if this is a dual LoRA setup by checking parts before 'prompt'
+        lora_parts = parts[:prompt_idx]
+
+        if len(lora_parts) > 1:
+            # Dual LoRA case
+            return ComparisonImage(
+                path=str(path),
+                model=path.parent.name,
+                config=config_dir.name,
+                prompt_index=prompt_index,
+                seed=seed,
+                lora1=lora_parts[0],
+                lora2=lora_parts[1],
+                prompt=prompt
+            )
+        else:
+            # Single LoRA case
+            return ComparisonImage(
+                path=str(path),
+                model=path.parent.name,
+                config=config_dir.name,
+                prompt_index=prompt_index,
+                seed=seed,
+                lora1=lora_parts[0],
+                prompt=prompt
+            )
diff --git a/backend/run_server.sh b/backend/run_server.sh
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9237850
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/run_server.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+uvicorn app.main:app --reload --port 2000
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diff --git a/frontend/src/app/comparison/page.tsx b/frontend/src/app/comparison/page.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8147e5c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/app/comparison/page.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,71 @@
+// src/app/comparison/page.tsx
+"use client"
+
+import {ComparisonViewer} from "@/components/ComparisonViewer";
+import {useComparison} from "@/contexts/ComparisonContext";
+import {PathSelector} from "@/components/PathSelector";
+import {ConfigSelector} from "@/components/ConfigsSelector";
+
+export default function ComparisonPage() {
+    // Get everything we need from the comparison context
+    const {
+        basePath,
+        availableConfigs,
+        currentConfig,
+        isLoading,
+        error,
+        loadConfig
+    } = useComparison();
+
+    // If we don't have a base path yet, show the path selector
+    if (!basePath) {
+        return (
+            <div className="min-h-screen bg-gray-900 flex items-center justify-center">
+                <PathSelector/>
+            </div>
+        );
+    }
+
+    return (
+        <div className="min-h-screen bg-gray-900">
+            {/* More flexible top bar */}
+            <div className="bg-gray-800 border-b border-gray-700 p-4">
+                <div className="flex flex-col lg:flex-row gap-4 items-start lg:items-center">
+                    {/* Config selector takes full width on mobile, shares space on desktop */}
+                    <div className="w-full lg:w-auto lg:flex-1">
+                        <ConfigSelector
+                            configs={availableConfigs}
+                            selectedConfig={currentConfig}
+                            onConfigSelect={loadConfig}
+                            disabled={isLoading}
+                        />
+                    </div>
+
+                    {/* Path display that wraps naturally */}
+                    <div className="w-full lg:w-auto flex items-center gap-2 text-sm">
+                        <span className="text-gray-400 whitespace-nowrap">Path:</span>
+                        <span className="text-gray-500 truncate">
+                    {basePath}
+                </span>
+                        {isLoading && (
+                            <span className="text-blue-400 whitespace-nowrap">
+                        Loading...
+                    </span>
+                        )}
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+
+            {/* Main comparison area */}
+            <div className="h-[calc(100vh-4rem)]">
+                {error ? (
+                    <div className="flex items-center justify-center h-full text-red-400">
+                        {error}
+                    </div>
+                ) : (
+                    <ComparisonViewer/>
+                )}
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    );
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/frontend/src/app/layout.tsx b/frontend/src/app/layout.tsx
index 68f61d7..71563e8 100644
--- a/frontend/src/app/layout.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/app/layout.tsx
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ import {Geist, Geist_Mono} from "next/font/google";
 import "./globals.css";
 import {TrainingProvider} from "@/contexts/TrainingContext";
 import {SamplesProvider} from "@/contexts/SamplesContext";
+import {ComparisonProvider} from "@/contexts/ComparisonContext";
 
 const geistSans = Geist({
     variable: "--font-geist-sans",
@@ -31,7 +32,9 @@ export default function RootLayout({
         >
         <TrainingProvider>
             <SamplesProvider>
-                {children}
+                <ComparisonProvider>
+                    {children}
+                </ComparisonProvider>
             </SamplesProvider>
         </TrainingProvider>
 
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/ComparisonViewer.tsx b/frontend/src/components/ComparisonViewer.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4c14f29
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/ComparisonViewer.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,139 @@
+// src/components/ComparisonViewer.tsx
+"use client"
+
+import Image from 'next/image'
+import {useComparison} from '@/contexts/ComparisonContext'
+
+export function ComparisonViewer() {
+    // We get everything we need from the context instead of managing local state
+    const {
+        getCurrentPair,
+        nextPair,
+        previousPair,
+        currentPairIndex,
+        comparisonData,
+        isLoading,
+        getImageUrl,
+    } = useComparison()
+
+    // Get the current pair using our context helper
+    const currentPair = getCurrentPair()
+
+    // Handle loading state
+    if (isLoading) {
+        return (
+            <div className="h-full flex items-center justify-center text-gray-400">
+                <div className="space-y-2 text-center">
+                    <div className="text-lg">Loading comparisons...</div>
+                    <div className="text-sm text-gray-500">Please wait while we prepare your images</div>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        )
+    }
+
+    // Handle no data state
+    if (!currentPair || !comparisonData) {
+        return (
+            <div className="h-full flex items-center justify-center text-gray-400">
+                <div className="space-y-2 text-center">
+                    <div className="text-lg">No comparison data available</div>
+                    <div className="text-sm text-gray-500">Please select a configuration to begin</div>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        )
+    }
+
+    // // Helper function to construct image URLs
+    // const getImageUrl = (path: string) => {
+    //     return `${env.API_URL}${path}`
+    // }
+
+    return (
+        <div className="h-full flex flex-col">
+            {/* Main image comparison area */}
+            <div className="flex-1 flex">
+                {/* Left image */}
+                <div className="flex-1 relative group">
+                    <div className="absolute inset-0 flex items-center justify-center">
+                        <Image
+                            src={getImageUrl(currentPair.model1)}
+                            alt={`${currentPair.model1.model} - Seed ${currentPair.seed}`}
+                            className="max-h-full w-auto object-contain transition-transform duration-200 group-hover:scale-[1.02]"
+                            width={1024}
+                            height={1024}
+                        />
+                        <div
+                            className="absolute top-2 left-2 bg-black/50 backdrop-blur-sm text-white px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg font-medium">
+                            {currentPair.model1.model}
+                        </div>
+                        {/* Add metadata tooltip on hover */}
+                        <div
+                            className="absolute bottom-2 left-2 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity bg-black/50 backdrop-blur-sm text-white px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg text-sm">
+                            Seed: {currentPair.seed}
+                            {currentPair.model1.lora1 && <div>LoRA: {currentPair.model1.lora1}</div>}
+                            {currentPair.model1.lora2 && <div>LoRA 2: {currentPair.model1.lora2}</div>}
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                {/* Right image - mirror of left image setup */}
+                <div className="flex-1 relative group">
+                    <div className="absolute inset-0 flex items-center justify-center">
+                        <Image
+                            src={getImageUrl(currentPair.model2)}
+                            alt={`${currentPair.model2.model} - Seed ${currentPair.seed}`}
+                            className="max-h-full w-auto object-contain transition-transform duration-200 group-hover:scale-[1.02]"
+                            width={1024}
+                            height={1024}
+                        />
+                        <div
+                            className="absolute top-2 right-2 bg-black/50 backdrop-blur-sm text-white px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg font-medium">
+                            {currentPair.model2.model}
+                        </div>
+                        <div
+                            className="absolute bottom-2 right-2 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity bg-black/50 backdrop-blur-sm text-white px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg text-sm">
+                            Seed: {currentPair.seed}
+                            {currentPair.model2.lora1 && <div>LoRA: {currentPair.model2.lora1}</div>}
+                            {currentPair.model2.lora2 && <div>LoRA 2: {currentPair.model2.lora2}</div>}
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+
+            {/* Bottom info panel with enhanced information */}
+            <div className="bg-gray-800 border-t border-gray-700 p-4">
+                <div className="flex justify-between items-start">
+                    <div className="flex-1 space-y-2">
+                        <div>
+                            <h3 className="text-gray-300 font-semibold">Prompt:</h3>
+                            <p className="text-gray-400 text-sm mt-1">{currentPair.prompt}</p>
+                        </div>
+                        <div className="flex gap-4 text-sm text-gray-500">
+                            <div>Seed: {currentPair.seed}</div>
+                            <div>Prompt Index: {currentPair.prompt_index}</div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                    <div className="flex gap-4 items-center ml-4">
+                        <button
+                            onClick={previousPair}
+                            className="px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md bg-gray-700 text-gray-300 hover:bg-gray-600
+                                     hover:text-white transition-colors duration-200"
+                        >
+                            Previous
+                        </button>
+                        <span className="text-gray-400 font-medium">
+                            {currentPairIndex + 1} / {comparisonData.pairs.length}
+                        </span>
+                        <button
+                            onClick={nextPair}
+                            className="px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md bg-gray-700 text-gray-300 hover:bg-gray-600
+                                     hover:text-white transition-colors duration-200"
+                        >
+                            Next
+                        </button>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    )
+}
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diff --git a/frontend/src/components/ConfigsSelector.tsx b/frontend/src/components/ConfigsSelector.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cd3c4cf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/ConfigsSelector.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,78 @@
+// src/components/ConfigSelector.tsx
+"use client"
+
+import {useCallback} from 'react'
+import type {ConfigurationInfo} from '@/types/comparison'
+
+interface ConfigSelectorProps {
+    configs: ConfigurationInfo[]           // Now using our structured config info
+    selectedConfig: string | null         // Matches the context's currentConfig type
+    onConfigSelect: (config: string) => Promise<void>  // Handle async loading
+    disabled?: boolean                    // Allow disabling during loading states
+}
+
+// src/components/ConfigSelector.tsx
+interface ConfigurationDisplay {
+    name: string;
+    count: string;
+}
+
+export function ConfigSelector({
+                                   configs,
+                                   selectedConfig,
+                                   onConfigSelect,
+                                   disabled = false
+                               }: ConfigSelectorProps) {
+    // Helper to create display information
+    const getConfigDisplay = useCallback((config: ConfigurationInfo): ConfigurationDisplay => {
+        const baseName = config.name
+            .replace('_lora', '')
+            .split('_')
+            .map(word => word.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + word.slice(1))
+            .join(' ');
+
+        return {
+            name: baseName,
+            count: `${config.model_count}m, ${config.prompt_count}p` // Shortened display
+        };
+    }, []);
+
+    return (
+        <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start sm:items-center gap-2 sm:gap-4 w-full">
+            {/* Label that stacks on mobile but stays inline on larger screens */}
+            <span className="text-gray-400 text-sm font-medium whitespace-nowrap">
+                Configuration:
+            </span>
+
+            {/* Button container that allows wrapping on smaller screens */}
+            <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-2 flex-1">
+                {configs.map(config => {
+                    const display = getConfigDisplay(config);
+                    return (
+                        <button
+                            key={config.name}
+                            onClick={() => onConfigSelect(config.name)}
+                            disabled={disabled || selectedConfig === config.name}
+                            className={`
+                                px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md text-sm font-medium
+                                transition-colors duration-200
+                                flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-center gap-1
+                                min-w-[100px] sm:min-w-0
+                                ${disabled ? 'opacity-50 cursor-not-allowed' : ''}
+                                ${selectedConfig === config.name
+                                ? 'bg-blue-600 text-white'
+                                : 'bg-gray-700 text-gray-300 hover:bg-gray-600'
+                            }
+                            `}
+                        >
+                            <span className="whitespace-nowrap">{display.name}</span>
+                            <span className="text-xs opacity-75 whitespace-nowrap">
+                                {display.count}
+                            </span>
+                        </button>
+                    );
+                })}
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    );
+}
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diff --git a/frontend/src/components/PathSelector.tsx b/frontend/src/components/PathSelector.tsx
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index 0000000..3d5db87
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+++ b/frontend/src/components/PathSelector.tsx
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+"use client"
+
+import {useState} from 'react'
+import {useComparison} from '@/contexts/ComparisonContext'
+
+export function PathSelector() {
+    const {setBasePath, isLoading, error} = useComparison();
+    const [path, setPath] = useState('');
+
+    const handleSubmit = async (e: React.FormEvent) => {
+        e.preventDefault();
+        if (path.trim()) {
+            await setBasePath(path.trim());
+        }
+    };
+
+    return (
+        <div className="bg-gray-800 p-6 rounded-lg shadow-lg max-w-xl w-full mx-4">
+            <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold text-gray-200 mb-4">
+                Enter Comparison Path
+            </h2>
+
+            <form onSubmit={handleSubmit} className="space-y-4">
+                <div>
+                    <label
+                        htmlFor="path"
+                        className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-300 mb-2"
+                    >
+                        Base Path
+                    </label>
+                    <input
+                        type="text"
+                        id="path"
+                        value={path}
+                        onChange={(e) => setPath(e.target.value)}
+                        placeholder="/path/to/comparison/directory"
+                        className="w-full px-4 py-2 bg-gray-700 border border-gray-600 rounded-md
+                                 text-gray-200 placeholder-gray-400 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2
+                                 focus:ring-blue-500 focus:border-transparent"
+                        disabled={isLoading}
+                    />
+                </div>
+
+                {error && (
+                    <div className="text-red-400 text-sm">
+                        {error}
+                    </div>
+                )}
+
+                <button
+                    type="submit"
+                    disabled={isLoading || !path.trim()}
+                    className="w-full px-4 py-2 bg-blue-600 text-white rounded-md
+                             hover:bg-blue-700 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2
+                             focus:ring-blue-500 focus:ring-offset-2 focus:ring-offset-gray-800
+                             disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed"
+                >
+                    {isLoading ? 'Loading...' : 'Load Comparisons'}
+                </button>
+            </form>
+        </div>
+    );
+}
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diff --git a/frontend/src/config/env.ts b/frontend/src/config/env.ts
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index 0000000..f8442a6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/config/env.ts
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+export const env = {
+    API_URL: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL || 'http://localhost:2000'
+} as const;
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diff --git a/frontend/src/contexts/ComparisonContext.tsx b/frontend/src/contexts/ComparisonContext.tsx
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index 0000000..ba83366
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+++ b/frontend/src/contexts/ComparisonContext.tsx
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+'use client'
+
+import {createContext, useCallback, useContext, useState} from 'react';
+import {env} from '@/config/env';
+
+import type {AvailableConfigs, ComparisonContextType, ComparisonData, ComparisonState} from '@/types/comparison';
+
+const ComparisonContext = createContext<ComparisonContextType | undefined>(undefined);
+
+export function ComparisonProvider({children}: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
+    // Our state now needs to include the configId we get from registration
+    const [state, setState] = useState<ComparisonState>({
+        basePath: null,
+        configId: null,  // Add this to track our registered configuration
+        availableConfigs: [],
+        currentConfig: null,
+        currentPairIndex: 0,
+        comparisonData: null,
+        isLoading: false,
+        error: null,
+    });
+
+    // First step: Register the path and get a configuration ID
+    const setBasePath = useCallback(async (path: string) => {
+        setState(prev => ({...prev, isLoading: true, error: null}));
+
+        try {
+            // Register the path first to get our configId
+            const registerResponse = await fetch(`${env.API_URL}/api/v1/comparison/register`, {
+                method: 'POST',
+                headers: {'Content-Type': 'application/json'},
+                body: JSON.stringify({path})
+            });
+
+            if (!registerResponse.ok) throw new Error('Failed to register path');
+
+            const {config_id} = await registerResponse.json();
+
+            // After getting the configId, fetch available configurations
+            const configsResponse = await fetch(`${env.API_URL}/api/v1/comparison/${config_id}/available`);
+            if (!configsResponse.ok) throw new Error('Failed to fetch configurations');
+
+            const data: AvailableConfigs = await configsResponse.json();
+
+            setState(prev => ({
+                ...prev,
+                basePath: path,
+                configId: config_id,
+                availableConfigs: data.configs,
+                isLoading: false
+            }));
+        } catch (error) {
+            setState(prev => ({
+                ...prev,
+                error: error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Unknown error',
+                isLoading: false
+            }));
+        }
+    }, []);
+
+    // Load a specific configuration using our new GET endpoint
+    const loadConfig = useCallback(async (configName: string) => {
+        if (!state.configId) return;
+
+        setState(prev => ({...prev, isLoading: true, error: null}));
+
+        try {
+            // Use the new GET endpoint structure
+            const response = await fetch(
+                `${env.API_URL}/api/v1/comparison/${state.configId}/${configName}`
+            );
+
+            if (!response.ok) throw new Error('Failed to fetch configuration data');
+
+            const data: ComparisonData = await response.json();
+            setState(prev => ({
+                ...prev,
+                currentConfig: configName,
+                comparisonData: data,
+                currentPairIndex: 0,
+                isLoading: false
+            }));
+        } catch (error) {
+            setState(prev => ({
+                ...prev,
+                error: error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Unknown error',
+                isLoading: false
+            }));
+        }
+    }, [state.configId]);
+
+    // Helper to construct image URLs using our new endpoint structure
+    const getImageUrl = useCallback((model: { config: string, model: string, path: string }) => {
+        if (!state.configId) return '';
+        const filename = model.path.split("/").slice(-1)
+        return `${env.API_URL}/api/v1/comparison/image/${state.configId}/${model.config}/${model.model}/${filename}`;
+    }, [state.configId]);
+
+    // Navigation helpers remain the same
+    const nextPair = useCallback(() => {
+        if (!state.comparisonData?.pairs.length) return;
+        setState(prev => ({
+            ...prev,
+            currentPairIndex: (prev.currentPairIndex + 1) % prev.comparisonData!.pairs.length
+        }));
+    }, [state.comparisonData?.pairs.length]);
+
+    const previousPair = useCallback(() => {
+        if (!state.comparisonData?.pairs.length) return;
+        setState(prev => ({
+            ...prev,
+            currentPairIndex: (prev.currentPairIndex - 1 + prev.comparisonData!.pairs.length) % prev.comparisonData!.pairs.length
+        }));
+    }, [state.comparisonData?.pairs.length]);
+
+    const goToPair = useCallback((index: number) => {
+        if (!state.comparisonData?.pairs.length) return;
+        if (index >= 0 && index < state.comparisonData.pairs.length) {
+            setState(prev => ({...prev, currentPairIndex: index}));
+        }
+    }, [state.comparisonData?.pairs.length]);
+
+    const getCurrentPair = useCallback(() => {
+        if (!state.comparisonData?.pairs.length) return null;
+        return state.comparisonData.pairs[state.currentPairIndex];
+    }, [state.comparisonData, state.currentPairIndex]);
+
+    const value: ComparisonContextType = {
+        ...state,
+        nextPair,
+        previousPair,
+        goToPair,
+        setBasePath,
+        loadConfig,
+        getCurrentPair,
+        getImageUrl,  // Add this to help components construct image URLs
+    };
+
+    return (
+        <ComparisonContext.Provider value={value}>
+            {children}
+        </ComparisonContext.Provider>
+    );
+}
+
+export function useComparison() {
+    const context = useContext(ComparisonContext);
+    if (context === undefined) {
+        throw new Error('useComparison must be used within a ComparisonProvider');
+    }
+    return context;
+}
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diff --git a/frontend/src/types/comparison.ts b/frontend/src/types/comparison.ts
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+++ b/frontend/src/types/comparison.ts
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+/**
+ * Represents a single image in the comparison system.
+ * This includes all metadata about the image and its generation parameters.
+ */
+interface ComparisonImage {
+    // Basic file information
+    path: string;           // Full path to the image file
+    model: string;         // Model name (e.g., 'flux_dev', 'ovs_bangel_001_000005000')
+
+    // Classification information
+    config: string;        // Configuration type (e.g., 'cloth_lora', 'identity_lora', 'dual_lora')
+    prompt_index: number;  // Index of the prompt used for generation
+    seed: number;         // Seed used for generation
+
+    // LoRA information - optional as not all configs use both
+    lora1?: string;       // First LoRA name (or single LoRA in non-dual cases)
+    lora2?: string;       // Second LoRA name (only for dual_lora config)
+
+    // Generation parameters
+    prompt: string;       // The actual prompt text used to generate this image
+}
+
+/**
+ * Represents a pair of images to be compared.
+ * Contains both images and their shared generation parameters.
+ */
+interface ComparisonPair {
+    model1: ComparisonImage;    // First model's image and metadata
+    model2: ComparisonImage;    // Second model's image and metadata
+
+    // Shared parameters for easy filtering and organization
+    config: string;            // The configuration type for this pair
+    prompt_index: number;      // Index of the shared prompt
+    seed: number;             // Shared seed used for both generations
+    prompt: string;           // The full prompt text used for both images
+}
+
+/**
+ * Contains all data needed for the comparison interface.
+ * Provides both the comparison pairs and the metadata needed for navigation and filtering.
+ */
+interface ComparisonData {
+    // Available configuration options
+    configs: string[];        // List of all configuration types (e.g., ['cloth_lora', 'identity_lora', 'dual_lora'])
+
+    // Mapping of prompts per configuration
+    prompts: Record<string, string[]>;  // Example: { 'cloth_lora': ['prompt1', 'prompt2', ...] }
+
+    // Available seeds for filtering
+    seeds: number[];         // List of all seeds used in the comparisons
+
+    // The actual comparison data
+    pairs: ComparisonPair[]; // All comparison pairs available
+}
+
+/**
+ * Represents the filters that can be applied to the comparison view
+ */
+interface ComparisonFilters {
+    config?: string;         // Selected configuration type
+    promptIndex?: number;    // Selected prompt index
+    seed?: number;          // Selected seed
+}
+
+// src/types/comparison.ts
+// Add these to your existing types
+
+// Represents the metadata about an available configuration
+interface ConfigurationInfo {
+    name: string;
+    model_count: number;
+    prompt_count: number;
+    seed_count: number;
+}
+
+// Response from the fetchConfigs endpoint
+interface AvailableConfigs {
+    base_path: string;
+    configs: ConfigurationInfo[];
+}
+
+// Represents the current state of comparison viewing
+interface ComparisonState {
+    basePath: string | null;
+    configId: string | null;  // Add this
+    availableConfigs: ConfigurationInfo[];
+    currentConfig: string | null;
+    currentPairIndex: number;
+    comparisonData: ComparisonData | null;
+    isLoading: boolean;
+    error: string | null;
+}
+
+// Actions that can be performed through the context
+interface ComparisonContextType extends ComparisonState {
+    nextPair: () => void;
+    previousPair: () => void;
+    goToPair: (index: number) => void;
+    setBasePath: (path: string) => Promise<void>;
+    loadConfig: (configName: string) => Promise<void>;
+    getCurrentPair: () => ComparisonPair | null;
+    getImageUrl: (model: { config: string, model: string, filename: string }) => string;  // Add this
+}
+
+// Export all types
+export type {
+    ComparisonImage,
+    ComparisonPair,
+    ComparisonData,
+    ComparisonFilters,
+    ComparisonContextType,
+    ComparisonState,
+    AvailableConfigs,
+    ConfigurationInfo,
+
+}
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