# InvokeAI

InvokeAI is an open-source, self-hosted Stable Diffusion toolkit for generating and editing images from text or existing images. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/278/invokeai

## Description

InvokeAI is an open-source, self-hosted Stable Diffusion toolkit for generating and editing images from text or existing images. It provides a web interface for text-to-image, image-to-image, inpainting, outpainting, upscaling, and canvas-based editing. It is aimed at creators, developers, and homelab users who want a local AI image studio. Use it for repeatable visual workflows without relying on external services.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 6 install platforms: Unraid.

## Health score

71/100 (Good), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 9 days ago)
- Popular: 89 (28,309 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 10 (8 GB minimum RAM)

## Links

- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/invoke-ai-1crd7gr00f1v3b?q=Invoke-AI
- Documentation: https://invoke-ai.github.io/InvokeAI/
- GitHub: https://github.com/invoke-ai/InvokeAI
- Official website: https://invoke-ai.github.io/InvokeAI/

## Common questions

### How do I install InvokeAI on my machine?

Download the Launcher and install it on compatible hardware.

### Where can I find troubleshooting help for installation issues?

Check the FAQ for common installation problems, and join the Discord server for additional support.

### Does InvokeAI run locally on my own hardware?

Yes, it runs a locally hosted web server and React UI, and the documentation describes it as completely local and self-hosted.

### Which image models can InvokeAI use?

The README lists SD 1.5, SD 2.0, SDXL, SD 3.5 Medium, SD 3.5 Large, CogView 4, Flux.1 Dev, Flux.1 Schnell, and Flux.1 Kontext.

### Can I build repeatable generation pipelines in InvokeAI?

Yes, it includes workflow management and node-based workflows for creating customizable generation pipelines.

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