Pinokio
A one-click “AI browser” that installs and runs open-source AI apps locally.
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Live from the GitHub API · updated 2026-10-15
What is Pinokio?
Pinokio is a desktop app with a catalog of community install scripts for AI tools — image, video, audio and LLM apps. Each script handles cloning, environments and dependencies, so you can run projects like ComfyUI, FramePack or Applio without touching a terminal.
Key features
- Catalog of one-click install scripts
- Isolated environments per app
- Start, stop and update apps from one dashboard
System requirements
- Platforms
- Windows · macOS · Linux
- GPU
- Depends on the apps you install
How to install Pinokio
Summarized from the project’s README. Projects change quickly — check the GitHub page for the latest instructions.
Desktop app
- 1Download Pinokio for your OS from the official website or GitHub Releases.
- 2Open it, browse the Discover page and click Install on an app.
Strengths
- No terminal needed
- Covers many categories of AI apps
Limitations
- Install scripts are community-maintained
- Large disk usage across apps
Pinokio alternatives compared
| Software | Stars | License | Platforms | VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinokio A one-click “AI browser” that installs and runs open-source AI apps locally. | 8.3K | MIT | — | |
| Stability Matrix Package manager that installs and updates every popular Stable Diffusion UI. | 8.9K | AGPL-3.0 | — | |
| ComfyUI Node-based interface for diffusion models — images, video and audio. | 137.6K | GPL-3.0 | 4 GB minimum for SD1.5; 12 GB+ recommended for FLUX and video models | |
| Stable Diffusion WebUI (AUTOMATIC1111) The classic browser UI for Stable Diffusion with a massive extension ecosystem. | 165.1K | AGPL-3.0 | 4 GB minimum (with --medvram/--lowvram), 8 GB+ recommended | |
| Stable Diffusion WebUI Forge A faster, leaner fork of the A1111 WebUI with FLUX support. | 13.1K | AGPL-3.0 | 6 GB+ (FLUX NF4/GGUF variants run on 6–8 GB) | |
| Fooocus Midjourney-like simplicity for SDXL: type a prompt and press Generate. | 53.4K | GPL-3.0 | 4 GB minimum, 6 GB+ recommended |
FAQ
Is Pinokio free?
Yes — Pinokio is open-source software released under the MIT license. Check the license (and any model weight licenses) before commercial use.
Does Pinokio run on Windows, Mac and Linux?
Pinokio supports: Windows, macOS, Linux.
What hardware do I need for Pinokio?
Depends on the apps you install
How do I install Pinokio?
1. Download Pinokio for your OS from the official website or GitHub Releases. 2. Open it, browse the Discover page and click Install on an app.
What are the best Pinokio alternatives?
Popular alternatives include Stability Matrix, ComfyUI, Stable Diffusion WebUI (AUTOMATIC1111), Stable Diffusion WebUI Forge. See the comparison table on this page.
Can I use Pinokio online without installing it?
If you just want results, AiLoft runs top image models such as GPT Image 2.5 and Nano Banana Pro in the browser — no GPU or setup required.
Skip the install — generate images in your browser
No GPU, drivers or Python needed. Use GPT Image 2.5 and Nano Banana Pro online and compare them side by side.