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if you are already using webui forge just

git checkout latest
git pull
git checkout 3c4eb78 #check out latest stable comment from project as shown below
python launch.py

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Installation Guide for stable-diffusion-webui-forge

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing and setting up the latest version of stable-diffusion-webui-forge.

Prerequisites

- Git

- Python 3.10 (tested)

- (Optional) Conda for environment management (better if u using multiple python versions)

Installation Steps from scratch

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/lllyasviel/stable-diffusion-webui-forge
git checkout latest
git pull

2. Checkout the Latest Commit

https://github.com/lllyasviel/stable-diffusion-webui-forge

As of the latest update, use the following commit:

git checkout 3c4eb78

*****uninstall xformers if u faces any error related to it

3. Download the Models

• 1(models)

1. special merge model (gguf)

2. special merge model (NF4)

3. merged model of dev (gguf)

4. official dev + schnell (gguf)

5. official dev + schnell (nf4)

6. fp8-e5m2+e4m3(include clip+vae)

• 2 (clip+t5xx)

1. clip(L)

2. t5 fp16 or t5p8

   t5 GGUF not supported use normal

   

• VAE

4. Set Up the Environment(use a or b)

Choose one of the following methods:

Option A: Python Virtual Environment

python -m venv .venv

source .venv/bin/activate

# Note: Use .venv/bin/activate.fish or .venv/bin/activate.zsh for Fish or Zsh shells respectively

Option B: Conda Environment (Recommended for flexibility)

First, install Conda following the official guide: [Conda Installation Guide](https://conda.io/projects/conda/en/latest/user-guide/install/index.html)

Then, create and activate a new environment:

conda create -n stableforge python=3.10 -y

conda activate stableforge

5. Initial Launch

After setting up your environment, run:

python launch.py

This will install necessary libraries and dependencies. Wait for the WebUI window to appear.

time period on rtx 3060 12 g GPU

6. Subsequent Launches

For future runs of the same version, use:

python webui.py

7. Updating

To update to a new version:

1. Activate your environment (if not already activated)

2. Checkout the new commit

3. Run the launch script again:

git checkout [new-commit-id]

python launch.py

Note

~~~~ i'm comfyui user ~~~~

Always ensure you're in the correct environment before running any commands or updating the installation.