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StabilityMatrix

Multi-Platform Package Manager for Stable Diffusion

★ 8.9k stars⑂ 606 forksAGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

StabilityMatrix is an open-source image project by LykosAI (LykosAI/StabilityMatrix on GitHub). It has 8,872 GitHub stars and 606 forks, is released under the AGPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 1 October 2026.

GitHub stars
8,872
Forks
606
License
AGPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
1 October 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

Python ecosystem

Built on Python, so it plugs into the wider data and ML tooling ecosystem.

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.

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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/LykosAI/StabilityMatrix.git
    cd StabilityMatrix
  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 StabilityMatrix?

It is an open-source project at LykosAI/StabilityMatrix with 606 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is StabilityMatrix free for commercial use?

AGPL-3.0 — free to use, including over a network, with source-sharing obligations.

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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