diff --git a/docs/installation/INSTALLATION.md b/docs/installation/INSTALLATION.md index 5c121e6170..267376f197 100644 --- a/docs/installation/INSTALLATION.md +++ b/docs/installation/INSTALLATION.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -# Installation Overview +# Installation and Updating Overview Before installing, review the [installation requirements] to ensure your system is set up properly. @@ -6,14 +6,21 @@ See the [FAQ] for frequently-encountered installation issues. If you need more help, join our [discord] or [create an issue]. -

Automatic Install

+

Automatic Install & Updates

✅ The automatic install is the best way to run InvokeAI. Check out the [installation guide] to get started. +⬆️ The same installer is also the best way to update InvokeAI - Simply rerun it for the same folder you installed to. + +The installation process simply manages installation for the core libraries & application dependencies that run Invoke. +Any models, images, or other assets in the Invoke root folder won't be affected by the installation process. +

Manual Install

If you are familiar with python and want more control over the packages that are installed, you can [install InvokeAI manually via PyPI]. +Updates are managed by reinstalling the latest version through PyPi. +

Developer Install

If you want to contribute to InvokeAI, consult the [developer install guide].