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scumble

Free desktop AI inpainting editor — layers, PSD export and MCP support

💎 Hidden gem★ 51 stars⑂ 6 forksGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
▦ visual — this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
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// project facts

Project facts

scumble is an open-source image project by DenRakEiw (DenRakEiw/scumble on GitHub). It has 51 GitHub stars and 6 forks, is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.

GitHub stars
51
Forks
6
License
GPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
4 October 2026
Category
Image
Listing
Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install the app

    Get the Electron desktop build.

  2. Connect a model

    Add your API key or point it at your ComfyUI.

  3. Select and prompt

    Brush a region and describe the fix.

  4. Export layers

    Save the result, including as PSD.

// features

Why people love it

AI inpainting

Select, prompt, get colour-matched layers.

Multi-model

FLUX, GPT Image, Nano Banana, Seedream, Qwen.

ComfyUI link

Use your own ComfyUI as the backend.

PSD export

Layers round-trip to Photoshop.

MCP support

Integrates with MCP-aware agents.

Desktop app

Electron build for real editing workflows.

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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/DenRakEiw/scumble.git
    cd scumble
  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 scumble?

It is an open-source project at DenRakEiw/scumble with 162 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is scumble free for commercial use?

GPL-3.0 licensed — commercial use allowed, but distributed modifications must stay open.

Do I need an API key?

You can use your own key or your own ComfyUI instance.

Which models are supported?

FLUX 3, FLUX.2, GPT Image, Nano Banana, Seedream and Qwen.

Can it replace Photoshop for inpainting?

For AI inpainting workflows it aims to — plus it exports PSD for handoff.

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// alternatives

Alternatives in Image

The most-starred other Image projects in the LibreAI catalogue — the realistic shortlist if scumble is not the right fit.

Get scumble

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