docs: update 050_INSTALLING_MODELS.md

Fix a couple missing links, add blurb about how to use scan folder to replicate autoimport.
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!!! tip "Model Formats"
We also have two more popular model formats, both created [HuggingFace]:
We also have two more popular model formats, both created [HuggingFace](https://huggingface.co/):
- `safetensors`: Single file, like `.ckpt` files. Prevents malware from lurking in a model.
- `diffusers`: Splits the model components into separate files, allowing very fast loading.
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## Starter Models
When you first start InvokeAI, you'll see a popup prompting you to install some starter models from the Model Manager.
When you first start InvokeAI, you'll see a popup prompting you to install some starter models from the Model Manager. Click the `Starter Models` tab to see the list.
You'll find a collection of popular and high-quality models available for easy download.
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## Other Models
You can install other models using the Model Manager. Supported install sources include:
You can install other models using the Model Manager. You'll find tabs for the following install methods:
- Local path: The file path to the model on your computer.
- URL: A link directly to the model, typically to a model marketplace. Some sites require you to use an API token to download models, which you can [set up in the config file].
- `HuggingFace` repo ID: This points to a HF model. Repo IDs look like this: `XpucT/Deliberate`.
- Folder: Scan a local folder for models. You can install all of the detected models in one click.
- **URL or Local Path**: Provide the path to a model on your computer, or a direct link to the model. Some sites require you to use an API token to download models, which you can [set up in the config file].
- **HuggingFace**: Paste a HF Repo ID to install it. If there are multiple models in the repo, you'll get a list to choose from. Repo IDs look like this: `XpucT/Deliberate`. There is a copy button on each repo to copy the ID.
- **Scan Folder**: Scan a local folder for models. You can install all of the detected models in one click.
!!! tip "Autoimport"
The dedicated autoimport folder is removed as of v4.0.0. You can do the same thing on the **Scan Folder** tab - paste the folder you'd like to import from and then click `Install All`.
### Diffusers models in HF repo subfolders
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Say you have a repo ID `monster-labs/control_v1p_sd15_qrcode_monster`, and the model you want is inside the `v2` subfolder.
Add `:v2` to the repo ID and use that when installing the model: `monster-labs/control_v1p_sd15_qrcode_monster:v2`
[set up in the config file]: ../../features/CONFIGURATION#model-marketplace-api-keys