Unleash Your Creativity: Installing Stable Diffusion WebUI Forge on Mac using Conda

Stable Diffusion WebUI Forge opens the door to a world of artistic possibilities, and you can embark on this journey using Conda on your Mac. This guide will walk you through the setup step-by-step, guiding you from creating a Conda environment to generating breathtaking images.

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Before we begin:

• Ensure you have Conda installed on your Mac. Download and follow the instructions from : https://zahiralam.com/blog/conda-installation-on-apple-silicon-mac-simplified-step-by-step-instructions/
• This process may require administrator privileges, so be prepared to enter your password when prompted.

Let’s dive in!

1. Create a Conda environment:

Open your terminal and type the following command to create a new environment named webui-forge with Python 3.10:

conda create -n webui-forge python=3.10

2. Activate the environment:

Activate the newly created environment by running:

conda activate webui-forge

3. Clone the Stable Diffusion WebUI Forge repository:

Use the git command to clone the repository into your local environment:

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

4. Navigate to the project directory:

Change your directory to the cloned repository folder:

cd stable-diffusion-webui-forge

5. Start the installation:

Run the provided script to initiate the installation process:

./webui.sh --always-cpu --skip-torch-cuda-test

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you encounter an error related to missing dependencies, such as:

ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'fastapi'

This indicates that fastapi is missing from your environment. To resolve it, simply install fastapi within the webui-forge environment:

conda install fastapi -n webui-forge

Once installed, rerun the command:

./webui.sh --always-cpu --skip-torch-cuda-test

Following these steps should ensure all necessary dependencies are in place for a smooth setup.

Important notes:

• The installation process can take some time, depending on your internet speed and system resources. Be patient and let it complete.
• You might be prompted to download additional dependencies during the installation. Follow the instructions provided on screen.
• Once the installation finishes, you can access the WebUI by opening http://127.0.0.1:7860/ in your web browser.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed Stable Diffusion WebUI Forge on your Mac using Conda. Now, the world of AI-powered image generation awaits your exploration. Remember to download Stable Diffusion models separately and place them in the designated directory for them to work with the WebUI.

Additional tips:

• Consider using a dedicated GPU for optimal performance, especially when dealing with larger models and complex prompts.
• Explore the extensive documentation and community resources available online for troubleshooting and discovering exciting features.
• Be responsible and creative with your AI-generated art!