AIRunner
AI Runner with Stable Diffusion | AI Art Editor by Capsize Games is a downloadable tool for Windows and Linux that allows users to generate AI art using Stable ...
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What is AIRunner?
AI Runner (also called Airunner) is a downloadable tool by Capsize Games that allows users to run Stable Diffusion, Kandinsky, and other diffusion AI models on their own computer without any technical knowledge. It serves as an offline inference engine for creating AI art, running custom chatbots, real-time voice conversations, and automated workflows. The tool provides a GUI that makes Stable Diffusion accessible to users who want to generate AI art on their own hardware without installing anything manually.
Key features include an infinite canvas with collapsible panels for outpainting images to any size, customizable chatbots running on Mistral-7b with unique system instructions, bot names, and personalities that change mood based on conversation context, drawing tools that convert sketches into works of art using image-to-image, and image filters like pixel art and film filters for creative effects. The tool supports Stable Diffusion 1.5, SDXL 1.0, and SDXL Turbo models for image generation with flexible prompt weighting, LoRA and Textual Inversion/Embeddings support, and compatibility with both safetensors and ckpt models.
AI Runner is designed for AI art creators, digital artists, game developers (with Pygame support for dialogue generators and character backstories), hobbyists interested in tinkering with AI, and anyone who wants to run AI models locally without technical setup. It includes easy prompt storage with a prompt browser, customizable paths for storing models, embeddings, LoRAs, images, videos and gifs, memory settings optimization, NSFW filter toggle, and stored sessions that automatically load settings between uses.
The tool doubles as both a GUI and a Python library, making it extensible for developers who want to build their own extensions. It features fast image generation with GPU acceleration, CPU image generation option (though limited), memory preferences for optimized GPU RAM usage including Attention Slicing, Channels last memory, Sequential CPU offload, and TF32 options. The chatbot section allows users to store and revisit past conversations and generate images using the chatbot.
AI Runner is under active ongoing development with quick bug fixes, and it's available as an open-source project under GPL-3.0 license on GitHub while official builds remain on itch.io. The tool requires users to download their own Stable Diffusion models after running the program, which needs an active internet connection for the initial model download.
AIRunner pricing
Pricing model: Free
AI Runner is 100% free with no paid tiers or subscription required. The tool is completely free to use with no hidden costs or premium features. Users download the official builds from itch.io or GitHub under GPL-3.0 open source license. What is included: full access to all AI art features, chatbot functionality, image generation with Stable Diffusion models, drawing tools, image filters, infinite canvas, prompt storage, and all memory optimization options. Users must provide their own Stable Diffusion models which are downloaded separately after installation.
AIRunner pros
- Runs Stable Diffusion without technical knowledge required
- Offline inference engine for complete privacy
- No signup or account creation needed
- 100% free with no hidden costs
- Infinite canvas for outpainting images to any size
- Customizable chatbots with personalities and moods
- Real-time text-to-speech and speech-to-text conversations
- Drawing tools convert sketches into art
- Image filters like pixel art and film effects
- Supports SD 1.5, SDXL 1.0, and SDXL Turbo models
- LoRA and Textual Inversion/Embeddings support
- Works with both safetensors and ckpt model files
- Easy setup and installation process
- Fast GPU-accelerated image generation
- Open source under GPL-3.0 license
- Pygame support for game development
- Customizable paths for models, images, and videos
- Prompt browser for saving and reloading prompts
- NSFW filter toggle for content control
- Sessions automatically store all settings
AIRunner cons
- Must download own Stable Diffusion models separately
- Requires 36-50 GB storage space
- Needs CUDA-capable NVIDIA GPU for best performance
- CPU support is limited and not recommended
- 16 GB RAM minimum, 32 GB recommended
- Real-time text-to-speech prone to errors
- Requires broadband internet for initial model download
- Active ongoing development means some bugs exist
Frequently asked questions about AIRunner
What is AI Runner?
AI Runner is a downloadable GUI tool by Capsize Games that allows you to run Stable Diffusion, Kandinsky, and other diffusion AI models on your own computer without installing anything or needing technical knowledge. It serves as an offline inference engine for AI art creation, custom chatbots, real-time voice conversations, and automated workflows.
Do I need to pay to use AI Runner?
No, AI Runner is 100% free with no paid tiers, subscriptions, or hidden costs. The tool is completely free to use and is available as open source under the GPL-3.0 license on GitHub, with official builds remaining on itch.io.
What Stable Diffusion models does AI Runner support?
AI Runner supports Stable Diffusion 1.5, SDXL 1.0, and SDXL Turbo models for image generation. It also supports Kandinsky and other diffusion AI models. The tool works with both safetensors and ckpt model file formats and includes support for LoRA and Textual Inversion/Embeddings.
Do I need to download models separately?
Yes, you must download your own Stable Diffusion models after running the program to use the AI art features. This requires an active internet connection for the initial model download. The tool includes a model downloader to get you up and running quickly, but you provide the models yourself.
What are the system requirements for AI Runner?
Minimum requirements: Ubuntu 20.04, Ryzen 2700K or Intel Core i7-8700K, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA RTX 3060 or better GPU, broadband internet, and 36 GB storage. Recommended: Ubuntu 22.04, Ryzen 5800X or Intel Core i7-11700K, 32 GB RAM, NVIDIA RTX 4090 or better, and 50 GB storage. A CUDA-capable GPU is strongly recommended as CPU support is limited.
Can I use AI Runner without a GPU?
AI Runner includes CPU image generation capability, but CPU support is limited and the developers do not recommend running it without a CUDA-capable GPU. For fast image generation, you need an NVIDIA GPU with GPU acceleration. The minimum recommended GPU is NVIDIA RTX 3060.
What chatbot features does AI Runner include?
AI Runner includes customizable chatbots running on Mistral-7b with unique system instructions, bot names, and personalities. Bots change their mood based on conversation context. Features include real-time text-to-speech and speech-to-text conversations, storing and revisiting past conversations, and the ability to generate images using the chatbot or take full control of prompts.
Is AI Runner open source?
Yes, AI Runner is now open source and available on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. The official builds remain available on itch.io. The project includes three open source components: AI Runner (the GUI), Chat AI (LLM interface), and AI Handler (the engine processing requests).
Can I extend AI Runner with my own features?
Yes, AI Runner doubles as both a GUI and a Python library, allowing you to build your own extensions to add functionalities and customize your experience. It includes Pygame support for creating dialogue generators, character images, and backstories for game development. Instructions are available on the AI Runner GitHub wiki.
How do I install and update AI Runner?
The best way is to use the itch.io launcher application which alerts you to latest versions and allows rollback to previous versions. Download the launcher from itch.io, login, and click the AI Runner icon to install. The launcher automatically keeps AI Runner updated or alerts you when updates are available. You can also manually check for updates by right-clicking and selecting 'Check for update'.