modly

Project Overview

Modly is an open-source desktop application that turns any photo into a 3D model using open-source AI models running entirely on your GPU. It supports Windows, Linux, and Apple Silicon macOS.

Key Features

• Image-to-3D mesh generation: Turn any photo into a 3D model
• Prompt-based generation: Generate 3D models from text prompts
• Fully local: All AI processing runs on your local GPU
• Extension system: Supports external model and process extensions
• Built-in optimization: Smooth and decimate imported meshes in-app

Target Audience

• 3D artists and designers
• Game developers
• Users interested in AI-generated 3D content

Quick Start

1. Download the installer for Windows, Linux, or macOS from Releases
2. Or run directly (no install needed):
   • Windows: launch.bat
   • Linux / macOS: ./launch.sh
3. Install JS dependencies: npm install
4. Set up Python backend: cd api && python -m venv .venv && source .venv/bin/activate && pip install -r requirements.txt
5. Run in development: npm run dev

Core Advantages

• Fully local for privacy
• Open-source and free
• Supports multiple AI model extensions
• Cross-platform support

System Requirements

• OS: Windows, Linux, Apple Silicon macOS
• Hardware: GPU for running AI models