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Again a diversion from my initially planned article but I think it’s beneficial for all. A simpler way to install many AI applications is via Pinokio (https://pinokio.computer/). “Pinokio is a browser that lets you locally install, run, and automate any AI on your computer.” A couple of clicks and it’s done although it may take some time. (But a single click is all that is required to delete an installed application.) All applications run locally and are free according to the Pinokio web-page. Currently Pinokio 2.1.17 is available but it does automatically update when started. AppImage, Rpm and Deb versions are available so if one doesn't work with your OS you can try another. (Windows, aarch64, arm64 and Mac versions also exist). I had problems installing on updated Ubuntu OSes although Mint seems to be very stable thus far. (Previously the Nvidia drivers seemed to be unstable but not a problem with Mint 2.2 thus far.) Installation requires downloading the desired version (the deb version worked for me) and giving it execute rights. You will need to install Pinokio once the option pops up.
Before we get into the installation of the applications process, take a look at the screen shot of some of the available installs. You will notice ComfyUI, Fooocus and unseen Automatic1111 among the over 100 Verified scripts. View the list by going to the Pinokio web page and selecting the discover button. Additionally there are 25 Community scripts which are also available but not verified. I haven’t seen a need to try any of them at this point, in fact there are too many options if you are relatively new to the Stable Diffusion program concept. I think it would be helpful if a short description was added so the newbie and everyone else could determine the program purpose with perhaps a link to additional information. Once installation of Pinokio is complete, and you start the program (located in the Pinokio/opt/Pinokio folder), you will notice a small Home icon on the top left. Further to the right are icons for Discover and Community and you will want to look at the Discover options first. Assuming you want to install Fooocus, select its icon then select Download and then again as the Save as, location pops up or change the name as needed. Finally select install and then you need to wait until all the files are downloaded and installed which may take some time as with any non-Pinokio installs. Ultimately the started Pinokio interface will look something like what I have with Fooocus, Stable Diffusion web UI and ComfyUI options visible. The first time you run any application it checks for updates and loads whatever is required. Unneeded or unused applications can simply be removed using the Trashcan button.
You can then start the program by selecting the Web UI or appropriate button and the familiar interface is visible within the Pinokio environment. Using a chocolate cake prompt found on CivitAI produced the image shown. (The screenshots of applications are meant to show the difference from the otherwise typical normal installation given they have been shown in previous articles.) Everything looks familiar with the exception of the standard Pinokio button options. There is a consistency that is welcome given that each application generally has a different user interface. Installing the Stable Diffusion web UI is the same as with all other applications. It also looks familiar. The Fishtank image is the default prompt and it again looks like the standard interface for SD web UI. Likewise the ComfyUI Pinokio install has the same look and feel.
Thus far, DeFoocus is not available via Pinokio but I still plan to write a quick review. I have also added a variety of other applications via Pinokio which includes Forge, also soon to be reviewed. The majority of them seem to fill specific niches like upscaling or comics. Some build upon what has previously been available. There are video and audio options as well which I will eventually try. Note that some are specifically requiring Nvidia graphic cards or require a Mac. Nevertheless, this is a very hot development area and I suspect I will continue to modify my plans in an attempt to keep relatively up-to-date.