How to Install Flux Locally in 15 Minutes: A Complete Guide

Introduction

Have you heard horror stories about installing Flux locally? Many users report spending entire days struggling with the setup process. Don't worry - I've created a simple, straightforward guide that will have Flux up and running on your system in just 15 minutes.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you'll need:

• A Windows or Linux computer
• NVIDIA GPU with 8GB+ VRAM
• At least 15GB free disk space

While Flux can run on lower-spec machines, this guide focuses on the fastest setup method using Stability Matrix.

💡 Mac users should check our dedicated guide for Apple-specific installation steps.

Why Install Flux Locally?

Running Flux locally offers major advantages:

• Completely free and unlimited AI image generation
• Full control over your creations without censorship
• No subscription fees or credit purchases
• Maximum creative freedom for personal and professional projects

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

1. Download Stability Matrix

First, download Stability Matrix from:
https://lykos-ai.itch.io/stability-matrix

This user-friendly tool eliminates complex command line work. Simply:

• Download the version for your OS (Windows/Linux)
• Extract the compressed file
• Move it to your Applications/Programs folder

2. Launch Stability Matrix

• Double-click to start the program
• Accept the terms of use
• Choose storage location (need 15GB+ free space)
• Select "Portable Mode" for single-disk systems
• Note your chosen file location for later

3. Install Forge WebUI

• Click "Stable Diffusion WebUI Forge"
• Wait for installation (varies by system speed)
• Ignore Stable Diffusion model prompts
• Click "Close" when finished

4. Set Up Flux Files

Download the recommended Flux version:

• Visit Hugging Face repository
• Download flux1-dev-bnb-nf4-v2.safetensors (12GB)
• Place file in /Models/StableDiffusion folder

5. Configure and Launch

• Return to Stability Matrix
• Click blue "Launch" button
• Wait for first-time setup
• Open WebUI in browser
• Select Flux in UI settings
• Choose flux1-dev-bnb-nf4-v2.safetensors checkpoint

Start Creating!

You're now ready to generate images:

1. Enter your prompt under "text-to-image"
2. Click "Generate"
3. Wait for your creation (speed depends on GPU)

🎉 Congratulations! You've successfully installed Flux locally and can now create unlimited AI-generated images for free.

Tips for Success

• Follow steps exactly as written
• Be patient during downloads
• Ensure adequate disk space
• Keep track of file locations
• Don't panic if installation fails - simply retry

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