https://github.com/lightningpixel/modly
Desktop app to generate 3D models from images using local AI — runs entirely on your GPU
https://github.com/lightningpixel/modly
3d ai-local ai-tools desktop-app modly open-source self-hosted
Last synced: about 2 months ago
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Desktop app to generate 3D models from images using local AI — runs entirely on your GPU
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/lightningpixel/modly
- Owner: lightningpixel
- License: other
- Created: 2026-03-17T18:02:35.000Z (2 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-04-03T14:05:14.000Z (about 2 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-04-03T17:06:59.335Z (about 2 months ago)
- Topics: 3d, ai-local, ai-tools, desktop-app, modly, open-source, self-hosted
- Language: TypeScript
- Homepage: https://modly3d.app
- Size: 22.6 MB
- Stars: 815
- Watchers: 10
- Forks: 85
- Open Issues: 9
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Funding: .github/FUNDING.yml
- License: LICENSE
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README
# Modly
**Local, open source, AI-powered image-to-3D mesh generation.**
Turn any photo into a 3D model using open source AI models running entirely on your GPU.
Modly is a desktop application for Windows and Linux (macOS coming soon)
> Created by [Lightning Pixel](https://github.com/lightningpixel)
---
## Download
Head to the [Releases](../../releases/latest) page to download the latest installer for Windows or Linux.
Alternatively, you can clone the repository and run the app directly without installing:
```bash
# Windows
launcher.bat
# Linux
./launcher.sh
```
---
## Getting started
### 1. Install JS dependencies
```bash
npm install
```
### 2. Set up Python backend
```bash
cd api
python -m venv .venv
.venv\Scripts\activate # Windows
source .venv/bin/activate # Linux / macOS
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
### 3. Run in development
```bash
npm run dev
```
---
## Extension system
Modly supports external AI model extensions. Each extension is a GitHub repository containing a `manifest.json` and a `generator.py`.
### Official extensions
| Extension | Model | URL |
|-----------|-------|-----|
| [modly-hunyuan3d-mini-extension](https://github.com/lightningpixel/modly-hunyuan3d-mini-extension) | Hunyuan3D 2 Mini | https://github.com/lightningpixel/modly-hunyuan3d-mini-extension |
| [modly-hunyuan3d-mini-turbo-extension](https://github.com/lightningpixel/modly-hunyuan3d-mini-turbo-extension) | Hunyuan3D 2 Mini Turbo | https://github.com/lightningpixel/modly-hunyuan3d-mini-turbo-extension |
| [modly-hunyuan3d-mini-fast-extension](https://github.com/lightningpixel/modly-hunyuan3d-mini-fast-extension) | Hunyuan3D 2 Mini Fast | https://github.com/lightningpixel/modly-hunyuan3d-mini-fast-extension |
| [modly-triposg-extension](https://github.com/lightningpixel/modly-triposg-extension) | TripoSG | https://github.com/lightningpixel/modly-triposg-extension |
| [modly-trellis2-extension](https://github.com/lightningpixel/modly-trellis2-extension) | TRELLIS.2 | https://github.com/lightningpixel/modly-trellis2-extension |
### How to install an extension
**1.** Go to the **Models** page and click **Install from GitHub**.
**2.** Enter the HTTPS URL of the extension repository and confirm.
**3.** Once the extension is installed, download the model or one of its variants.
---
### Community
Join the [Discord server](https://discord.gg/FjzjRgweVk) to stay up to date with the latest news, report bugs, and share feedback.
---
## License
MIT License — see [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.
**If you fork this project and build your own app from it, you must credit the original project and its creator:**
> Based on [Modly](https://github.com/lightningpixel/modly) by [Lightning Pixel](https://github.com/lightningpixel)
This is a requirement of the MIT license attribution clause. Please keep this credit visible in your app's UI or documentation.