Image
ComfyUI
The node-graph powerhouse for precise, professional AI image and video generation.
★ 136.0k starsGPL-3.0
View guide →// project facts
Project facts
InvokeAI is an open-source image project by invoke-ai (invoke-ai/InvokeAI on GitHub). It has 28,338 GitHub stars and 2,988 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 3 October 2026.
- Repository
- invoke-ai/InvokeAI
- GitHub stars
- 28,338
- Forks
- 2,988
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Last updated on GitHub
- 3 October 2026
- Category
- Image
- Listing
- Full install guide
- Official site
- Official docs
// how it works
How it works
- Install the Launcher
Download the Invoke Launcher from its releases page — it handles installation and updates for you.
- Open the local web UI
Invoke runs a web server on your machine; the React interface opens in your browser.
- Create on the canvas
Generate images, then paint directly: inpaint objects away, outpaint beyond the edges, refine with brushes.
- Build workflows when ready
Combine the friendly UI with node-based workflows for custom, shareable production pipelines.
// features
Why people love it
Unified Canvas
A full canvas with inpainting, outpainting, and brush tools — AI as a creative collaborator, not just a slot machine.
Workflows & nodes
Design custom generation pipelines visually and share them with the community.
Local web server + UI
Runs on your machine and serves a polished React interface to your browser.
Built for SD models
Deep support for the Stable Diffusion model family and its ecosystem.
Docs & community
Extensive documentation, FAQ, and an active Discord for troubleshooting.
Apache-2.0
A permissive license that welcomes commercial use and integration.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Download the Launcher
Get the latest Launcher release from the invoke-ai/launcher repository.
- Step 2 — Run it
The Launcher installs Invoke and its dependencies, and keeps them updated.
- Step 3 — Create
Open the local web UI in your browser and start generating on the canvas.
// use cases
What you can build
- Concept art and illustration with precise edits.
- Photo retouching via AI inpainting.
- Batch production work with saved workflows.
- Teams that need a friendly UI over raw nodes.
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// faq
Questions, answered
InvokeAI or ComfyUI?
InvokeAI prioritizes a polished canvas experience; ComfyUI prioritizes raw node-level control. They complement each other well.
Is it free?
Yes — Apache-2.0 licensed, free for personal and commercial use.
What GPU do I need?
A CUDA-capable NVIDIA GPU is recommended. Check the official docs for current minimum requirements.
Which models work with it?
It is built around the Stable Diffusion family of models, which you supply yourself.
Where do I get help?
The project maintains detailed docs, a troubleshooting FAQ, and a Discord community.
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Get InvokeAI
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