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// image · mylxsw/aidea

aidea

An APP that integrates mainstream large language models and image generation models, built with Flutter, with fully open-source code.

★ 6.9k stars⑂ 1.0k forksMITupdated 2026-03
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// project facts

Project facts

aidea is an open-source image project by mylxsw (mylxsw/aidea on GitHub). It has 6,938 GitHub stars and 1,042 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 March 2026.

Repository
mylxsw/aidea
GitHub stars
6,938
Forks
1,042
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
4 March 2026
Category
Image
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Full install guide
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Choose the right tool

    Generation studio, upscaler, background remover, or photo library — match the tool to the task.

  2. Install it your way

    Desktop apps, Docker images, and portable builds cover most platforms; pick the simplest for your OS.

  3. Add models if needed

    Generation tools need checkpoint files; utilities like upscalers usually bundle everything.

  4. Create or organize

    Generate, enhance, or import — then export, share, or keep building your library.

// features

Why people love it

Batch processing

Run whole folders through upscalers and converters unattended.

Extensible ecosystems

Extensions, scripts, and community presets extend the popular studios far beyond stock.

Smart photo libraries

Self-hosted managers with AI tagging, face recognition, and deduplication.

Purpose-built utilities

Single-job tools (upscale, de-background, restore) that do one thing excellently.

Model freedom

Bring any compatible open checkpoint; you are never locked to one vendor's style.

Runs locally

Your images stay on your machine — important for client work and privacy.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/mylxsw/aidea.git
    cd aidea
  2. Step 2 — Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains aidea?

It is an open-source project at mylxsw/aidea with 1,042 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is aidea free for commercial use?

MIT licensed — use it commercially, no strings attached.

Which should I start with?

For generation: a polished studio interface. For enhancement: a dedicated upscaler. For libraries: a photo manager.

Can they match Midjourney quality?

With the right open checkpoints, absolutely — the interface matters less than the model you load.

Are they free for commercial work?

Mostly yes under MIT/Apache/GPL — but verify each license, especially for client deliverables.

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Get aidea

Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.