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Diffusion Bee
diffusionbee · v2.5.3
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Run Stable Diffusion locally
brew install --cask diffusionbee 195
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (AGPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Diffusion Bee simplifies running Stable Diffusion locally on M1 Macs with a one-click installer, making it accessible for artists, designers, and developers without technical expertise.
Runs Stable Diffusion locally on macOS with a graphical user interface.
Maturity: The project is active with a strong GitHub presence but has unresolved issues, particularly for Intel Mac users.
Community: Hacker News shows initial enthusiasm, but recent mentions have lower engagement. No discussion on Reddit.
Pros
- + Easy one-click installation process.
- + Optimized for M1 Mac performance.
- + No additional dependencies required.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature.
- - Black screen issues reported on Intel Macs.
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