How to Install Fooocus AI (Stable Diffusion) Using Google Colab – Free and Easy
Want to use Fooocus AI (Stable Diffusion) without installing anything? In this video, I’ll show you how to set it up for free using Google Colab—no installation required! This works on both Windows and Mac since everything runs in the cloud. Whether you’re a beginner or just looking for an easy way to generate AI images, this method is quick and hassle-free. Let’s get started! Here’s the video:
Video Summary
Here is a brief summary of the video tutorial on setting up Fooocus AI:
This video explains how to easily and freely set up Fooocus AI using Google Colab, which allows you to run the AI tool without needing expensive hardware.
Key Steps and Takeaways:
- Avoid Local Installation: [00:22] The presenter advises against installing Fooocus AI directly onto your computer, as most standard machines lack the necessary graphics processing power to run it properly.
- Use Google Colab Instead: [00:34] By using Google Colab, you can borrow processing power directly from Google.
- Initiating the Setup: [00:39] You simply need to click the link provided in the video’s description, scroll down to the “Colab” section, and click “Open in Colab” (requires signing into a Google account).
- Running the Code: [00:56] Once the Colab environment connects, hit the “Play” button and click “Run anyway”. The automated installation process takes about 3 to 5 minutes to complete.
- Accessing the Interface: [01:16] After the process finishes, scroll down to the output logs and click the link labeled “Running on public URL” to access the Fooocus AI interface.
- Keep in Mind: [01:30] If your Google Colab session ever disconnects, you will need to repeat this entire process from the beginning.

