Introducing Carefree Drawboard 🎨
Carefree Drawboard offers a refreshing and innovative approach to building web applications by enabling developers to write them purely in Python. Designed to be efficient and business-ready, this toolkit makes it possible to create a myriad of web applications with relative ease and speed. Let's explore what this project entails and how you can dive into creating your own apps with Carefree Drawboard.
Installation
Before you can start creating with Carefree Drawboard, a few prerequisites need to be in place:
- Make sure Python 3.8 or higher is installed on your machine.
- Node.js (version 18 or higher is necessary—though versions 14.13.1 and up to version 16 are also supported due to certain package requirements).
Once your environment is ready, you can install Carefree Drawboard with a simple command line action:
pip install carefree-drawboard
npm install --global yarn
Optionally, you can directly install the latest features from the source:
git clone https://github.com/carefree0910/carefree-drawboard.git
cd carefree-drawboard
pip install -e .
Getting Started with Carefree Drawboard 🎨
To build your first app using Carefree Drawboard is straightforward:
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Create a new directory for your app (e.g.,
my_fancy_app) and navigate into it. -
Initiate the project using:
cfdraw init
This command will generate the necessary starter files in your directory. To see your app in action, run:
cfdraw run
If you're running this command for the first time, the necessary JavaScript dependencies will be installed automatically. After setup, your app will be available at http://localhost:5123.
The generated template includes a GaussianBlur plugin, which demonstrates basic functionality. You can upload and manipulate images either by dragging them onto the drawboard or using the upload option provided in the UI.
Examples and Use Cases
Carefree Drawboard is versatile and provides numerous examples to help you expand or fine-tune your web application:
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Getting Started Guide: A comprehensive tutorial to walk you through initial steps.
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Image Processing: Interactive examples for common image processing tasks with the ability to group plugins for a seamless UI.
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Stable Diffusion: Integration with the
diffuserslibrary to explore deep image generation techniques. -
Caption & Diffusion: Combining image captioning with stable diffusion to create an enriched experience.
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Stable Diffusion Inpainting: Delves into advanced plugin creation without complexity.
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Carefree Creator: A public demo showcasing a feature-rich, business-ready application powered by cutting-edge AI features.
Current Status and Future Plans
Although still in its nascent stage, Carefree Drawboard is designed for rapid development, with updates frequently rolled out. It will continue to evolve, so keeping an eye on this project will ensure you don't miss new capabilities as they're introduced.
Community and Contributions
If you're interested in contributing to Carefree Drawboard, the best starting point is the Contributing Guide. For those who are keen to influence the project's roadmap, Roadmap is where you can bring your ideas to light.
Why Carefree Drawboard?
The brainchild of a desire to enable boundless creativity through an infinite drawboard, Carefree Drawboard attempts to marry Python and AI models into a cohesive platform for drawing out vast opportunities and innovations. Its design philosophy encourages interaction and plugin development, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in application creation.
Credits
Carefree Drawboard has been influenced by various contributors, inspirations, and collaborations. A shoutout to llunalabs, Pynecone, and the myriad of inspiring models from HuggingFace, as well as individuals who have shaped the icons and contributed their creativity to bring the project alive.
Join the journey of combining art and technology, and unleash the infinite possibilities with Carefree Drawboard 🎨!