Getting Started
Generate your first image with ALICE
Access the Web Interface
After starting ALICE, open your browser to:
http://localhost:8080/web/
Dashboard Overview
The dashboard shows:
- System Status - GPU info, memory usage, active generations
- Quick Generate - Fast access to image generation
- Recent Images - Your latest generations
- Model Stats - Available models and cache status
Generate Your First Image
Step 1: Navigate to Generation
Click Generate in the top menu.
Step 2: Choose a Model
Select from available models in the dropdown. ALICE shows:
- Model name
- Type (SD 1.5, SDXL, FLUX)
- Cache status (loaded or not)
Step 3: Write Your Prompt
Describe the image you want:
Prompt: A majestic mountain landscape at sunset, vibrant colors, detailed clouds, photorealistic
Negative Prompt: blurry, low quality, distorted, ugly
Step 4: Adjust Parameters
- Steps: 20-30 for good quality (more steps = better quality, slower)
- Guidance Scale: 7-9 for balanced results (higher = more prompt adherence)
- Resolution: Start with 512x512 (SD 1.5) or 1024x1024 (SDXL)
- Scheduler: DPM++ 2M Karras (recommended)
Step 5: Generate
Click Generate and wait. ALICE shows:
- Real-time progress
- GPU memory usage
- Estimated time remaining
View Your Image
After generation completes:
- Image appears in preview
- Download or save to gallery
- Adjust privacy settings
- Generate variations with same seed
Privacy Settings
All images are private by default. To share:
- Click Make Public
- Set expiration (1-168 hours)
- Share the generated link
Gallery Management
Navigate to Gallery to:
- Browse all generated images
- Search by prompt or metadata
- Batch delete or update privacy
- View generation parameters
Tips for Better Images
- Be specific - Detailed prompts work better
- Use negative prompts - Exclude unwanted elements
- Experiment with seeds - Lock seed for variations
- Try different schedulers - Each has unique characteristics
- Match resolution to model - SD 1.5: 512x512, SDXL: 1024x1024
Next Steps