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Stable-Diffusion

FLUX, Stable Diffusion, SDXL, SD3, LoRA, Fine Tuning, DreamBooth, Training, Automatic1111, Forge WebUI, SwarmUI, DeepFake, TTS, Animation, Text To Video, Tut…

★ 2.8k stars⑂ 371 forksGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

Stable-Diffusion is an open-source image project by FurkanGozukara (FurkanGozukara/Stable-Diffusion on GitHub). It has 2,772 GitHub stars and 371 forks, is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 2 October 2026.

GitHub stars
2,772
Forks
371
License
GPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
2 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

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.

No subscriptions

The defining trait of this whole category: professional results without monthly fees.

Non-destructive

Edits stay reversible; originals are never touched.

Batch processing

Run whole folders through upscalers and converters unattended.

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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/FurkanGozukara/Stable-Diffusion.git
    cd Stable-Diffusion
  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 Stable-Diffusion?

It is an open-source project at FurkanGozukara/Stable-Diffusion with 371 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is Stable-Diffusion free for commercial use?

GPL-3.0 — free to use, but derivative works must stay open.

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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