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:

  1. Click Make Public
  2. Set expiration (1-168 hours)
  3. 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