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Overview

We offer several ways to install InvokeAI, each one suited to your experience and preferences.

  1. InvokeAI source code installer This is a script that will install Python, the Anaconda ("conda") package manager, all of InvokeAI's its essential third party libraries and InvokeAI itself. It includes access to a "developer console" which will help us debug problems with you and give you to access experimental features.

    When a new InvokeAI feature is available, even between releases, you will be able to upgrade and try it out by running an update script. This method is recommended for individuals who wish to stay on the cutting edge of InvokeAI development and are not afraid of occasional breakage.

    To get started go to the bottom of the Latest Release Page and download the .zip file for your platform. Unzip the file. If you are on a Windows system, double-click on the install.bat script. On a Mac or Linux system, navigate to the file install.sh from within the terminal application, and run the script.

    Sit back and watch the script run.

    Important Caveats

    • This script is a bit cranky and occasionally hangs or times out, forcing you to cancel and restart the script (it will pick up where it left off).

  2. Manual Installation

    In this method you will manually run the commands needed to install InvokeAI and its dependencies. We offer two recipes: one suited to those who prefer the conda tool, and one suited to those who prefer pip and Python virtual environments.

    This method is recommended for users who have previously used conda or pip in the past, developers, and anyone who wishes to remain on the cutting edge of future InvokeAI development and is willing to put up with occasional glitches and breakage.

  3. Docker Installation

    We also offer a method for creating Docker containers containing InvokeAI and its dependencies. This method is recommended for individuals with experience with Docker containers and understand the pluses and minuses of a container-based install.

  4. Jupyter Notebooks Installation

    This method is suitable for running InvokeAI on a Google Colab account. It is recommended for individuals who have previously worked on the Colab and are comfortable with the Jupyter notebook environment.