Quick Start Guide
Get DreamLayer AI up and running in 60 seconds with this lightning-fast setup guide.
⚡ Prerequisites Check
Before you start, ensure you have:
- Python 3.8+ installed
- Node.js 16+ installed
- 8GB+ RAM (16GB+ recommended)
- NVIDIA GPU with 6GB+ VRAM (or Apple Silicon)
Note: DreamLayer works on CPU-only setups, but GPU acceleration is highly recommended for optimal performance.
🚀 60-Second Setup
Step 1: Clone & Navigate
git clone https://github.com/DreamLayer-AI/DreamLayer.git
cd DreamLayer
Step 2: Install Dependencies
macOS/Linux:
chmod +x install_mac_dependencies.sh
./install_mac_dependencies.sh
Windows:
install_windows_dependencies.bat
Step 3: Start DreamLayer
macOS/Linux:
chmod +x start_dream_layer.sh
./start_dream_layer.sh
Windows:
Step 4: Open Your Browser
Navigate to http://localhost:8080 and start creating!
🎯 First Image Generation
- Enter a prompt in the text area
A beautiful sunset over mountains, digital art, masterpiece
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Select a model from the dropdown (SD 1.5 is recommended for beginners)
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Click “Generate” and wait for your image
- Download or share your creation
🔧 Quick Configuration
Set Output Directory
- Go to Settings → Paths
- Set your preferred output directory
- Click Save
Add Models
- Download Stable Diffusion models (.safetensors files)
- Place them in your models directory
- Restart DreamLayer to detect new models
🚨 Troubleshooting
Common Issues
“ComfyUI not found”
- Ensure ComfyUI is properly installed in the
ComfyUI/ directory
- Check that all dependencies are installed
“No models available”
- Verify your models directory path in Settings
- Ensure models are in .safetensors format
- Check file permissions
“GPU not detected”
- Install NVIDIA drivers (if using NVIDIA GPU)
- For Apple Silicon, ensure PyTorch MPS is available
Getting Help
🎨 Next Steps
Now that you’re up and running:
- Explore Advanced Features - Usage Guide
- Learn the Architecture - Architecture Overview
- Check the API - API Reference
- Contribute - Contributing Guide
Need more help? Check out the Installation Guide for detailed setup instructions.