(LINUX/KDE/Fedora) Krita with segmentation and ai-diffusion built in (tested on Nobara 42)

[SimonHeggie]

Hi :)

What is this?

This is my bash script to install:

Krita with ACLY's segmentation select and AI generation.

It's for:

KDE, Fedora based Linux systems, I used it for Nobara 42. It currently requires on some KDE stuff of extraction.
Also if you happen to be a Photoshop user who is sick of Adobe, but still needs object select and ai gen.

Install (Boostrap):

# Change this to where ever you want these install files to backup to.
cd $HOME/Downloads

bash -c '
set -euo pipefail
IFS=$'\''\n\t'\''

BOOT_DIR="$(pwd)"
INSTALL_DIR="$BOOT_DIR/krita_install"
INSTALL_SCRIPT="$INSTALL_DIR/install.sh"
UNINSTALL_SCRIPT="$INSTALL_DIR/uninstall.sh"
VERSION_FILE="$INSTALL_DIR/version"

GITHUB_LATEST_URL="https://github.com/SimonHeggie/FOSS-Artist-workflow-Guide/releases/latest/download/foss-artist-install.tar.gz"
ARCHIVE_TEMP="foss-artist-install.tar.gz"

# Step 1: Prefer local krita_install/
if [ -d "$INSTALL_DIR" ]; then
    echo "[INFO] Found existing ./krita_install — skipping download."
else
    echo "[INFO] krita_install/ not found. Downloading latest release..."
    curl -L "$GITHUB_LATEST_URL" -o "$ARCHIVE_TEMP"
    echo "[INFO] Extracting installer..."
    tar -xf "$ARCHIVE_TEMP" || {
        echo "[ERROR] Failed to extract archive $ARCHIVE_TEMP" >&2
        exit 1
    }
    rm -f "$ARCHIVE_TEMP"

    if [ ! -d "$INSTALL_DIR" ]; then
        echo "[ERROR] Expected folder '\''krita_install/'\'' not found after extraction." >&2
        exit 1
    fi
fi

# Step 2: Validate presence of install script
if [ ! -f "$INSTALL_SCRIPT" ]; then
    echo "[ERROR] Missing install.sh inside krita_install/ — aborting." >&2
    ls -l "$INSTALL_DIR"
    exit 1
fi

# Step 3: Show install state + menu
if [ ! -f "$VERSION_FILE" ]; then
    echo "[INFO] Krita not installed yet."
    echo "[I] Install"
    echo "[Q] Quit"
    printf "Select an option: "
    read -r option
    case "$option" in
        [Ii]) bash "$INSTALL_SCRIPT" ;;
        [Qq]) echo "Goodbye!" && exit 0 ;;
        *) echo "Invalid input." && exit 1 ;;
    esac
else
    echo "[INFO] Krita install detected."
    if grep -qE '\''^(FOSS_INSTALL|KRITA)='\'' "$VERSION_FILE"; then
        echo "[INFO] Installed versions:"
        grep -E '\''^(FOSS_INSTALL|KRITA)='\'' "$VERSION_FILE"
    fi
    echo "[Enter] Update"
    echo "[Del] Uninstall"
    echo "[Q] Quit"
    printf "Select an option: "
    IFS= read -rsn1 key
    printf "\n"
    case "$key" in
        "") bash "$INSTALL_SCRIPT" ;;
        $'\''\x7f'\'') bash "$UNINSTALL_SCRIPT" ;; # DEL key
        [Qq]) echo "Goodbye!" && exit 0 ;;
        *) echo "Invalid key." && exit 1 ;;
    esac
fi

https://github.com/SimonHeggie/FOSS-Artist-workflow-Guide/releases/tag/v0.0.1

Instructions:

-Open up the 'Install (Boostrap):' drop down and copy and paste that into your terminal.
-Follow the prompts.

NOTE: You will still need to install and configure AI gen data when inside Krita.

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What's next for my Krita Linux based support?

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-ComfyUI shortcut to connect a duplicate copy of the server address while sharing contents so users can author workflows.
-OCA support from RxLabratory. (An extremely flexible interchange system that works with After Effects)

Will other software be supported via this system?

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YEP.

-Blender (Animation, Compositing, Sequencing)
-Inkscape (Vector Graphics editor)
-FontForge (Font authoring)
-Meshroom (Photogrammetry)
-Ardour ( DAW Sound editing)

Most of these will be tailored with all the best most useful addons that can be assembled.

The principle here is; I'm providing all the tools I feel are necessary to creating any vision without a massive budget.
And I'm keeping out tools like Gimp and kdenlive because I feel that blender and krita already cover these.
I'm going here for simplicity of workflow. Which means more flow and productivity, less time waste and frustration.

I lean towards tools that allow similar and even bridged workflow pipelines to existing industry standards.

What about Windows and Mac?

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NOT currently planned. But say this matters to you and you donate to me, I'll consider support.

About me

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My name is Simon.

I'm a 15 year VFX industry veteran.
I'm organised around a simple, fair principle.

Artists sacrificed our livelihoods to AI so they must not be left out or behind. We can't just give up and lay flat.
Artists who are given the controls, bring a wealth of experience that is beyond compare to anyone else who's adopted AI.
Our ability to pick appealing designs is unparalleled. Our ability to edit the results unmatched.

I want artist not to be afraid of this anymore. Pick up the AI and start use it to reclaim your creative place in society.
Take this collection of software that is not spying on you, that won't steal any of your hard work, and design the future.

In the competition where artists lose to machine, the balance is restored where the artist steps back into their creative power.
We can heal this lack humanity in our society, by bringing beauty poetry and grace into our lives.

Big thanks to ACLY for making these tools.

-S