Model Management

Download, organize, and cache Stable Diffusion models

Adding Models

ALICE automatically detects models placed in the models directory.

Supported Formats

• Safetensors (recommended)
• PyTorch (.pt, .pth, .bin)
• Diffusers format (directories)

Model Sources

CivitAI

Community models with previews and ratings. Download and place in models directory.

HuggingFace

Official Stable Diffusion models and variants.

Auto-Detection

ALICE automatically identifies:

• SD 1.5 models (512x512 native)
• SDXL models (1024x1024 native)
• FLUX models (flexible resolution)
• Turbo models (1-4 steps)

Model Caching

Configure cache behavior:

• cache_size - Number of models in memory
• auto_unload - Free GPU memory when idle
• Models load on first use
• Cached models generate instantly

Best Practices

• Use safetensors format for safety
• Organize models in subdirectories
• Keep model count reasonable for your VRAM
• Use descriptive filenames

Next Steps

• Supported Models - Compatibility list
• Performance - Optimization tips
• Installation - Setup guide