CivitAi Integration
Stable Diffusion GUI includes a CivitAi integration that lets you download Stable Diffusion models (checkpoints), loras, and embeddings files directly from CivitAi. This feature makes it easier to access and manage various models within the app.
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Download Checkpoints from CivitAi: Users can search for and download Stable Diffusion checkpoints right in the app. This provides a quick way to access popular models for generating AI images.
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Support for LORA and Embeddings: The GUI also allows downloading and managing lora and embeddings files, which can be used for further customization.
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CivitAi API Key Support: In the settings, users can enable or disable the CivitAi feature. By adding a CivitAi API key, users can also access models that require a CivitAi account for download.
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Search and Download: Users can search for models using keywords. Once a model is selected, it can be downloaded with a single click, as shown in the screenshots.
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Model Details: Each model shows information like type, release date, and download count, making it easier to choose the right model.
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File Management: Downloaded checkpoints, lora, and embeddings files appear in the file manager for easy access.
You can disable / enable this feature in the Settings -> CivitAi tab
How to Obtain a CivitAi.com API Key?
In the GUI, navigate to Settings, then select the CivitAi tab at the top. Follow the step-by-step instructions in the CivitAi.com Guide to generate your CivitAI API key.
Some models are restricted and can only be downloaded when the user is authenticated. These restrictions are set by the model's creator. To enable authentication, the GUI includes your API key in API requests.
The API key is securely stored in the operating system's secret store.