User Guide

Use the library, prepare posts, schedule publication, reconcile CivitAI state, and archive releases.

The normal Livebound workflow moves from a local image library to a reviewed CivitAI post, then back into a local record of what went live.

image folders
    -> library and metadata review
    -> post preparation
    -> CivitAI draft
    -> scheduled or immediate publication
    -> reconciliation
    -> optional archive move

Each area can also be used independently. Start with the Library if you are new to the application.

Library Scan existing image folders into Livebound without reorganising or rewriting source files. Duplicates and Trash Review duplicate groups and use Livebound’s recoverable trash workflow. Generation Metadata Review and edit generation metadata before it is used in a CivitAI post. Models and Resources Resolve checkpoints, LoRAs, and CivitAI resources connected to your images. CivitAI Connection Connect Livebound to your CivitAI account and understand the account actions it can perform. Preparing and Publishing Posts Turn selected images into CivitAI drafts, review them, and publish when ready. Board and Post States Understand the Board and the local states Livebound uses around publication. Scheduling, Calendar, and Review Schedule posts, inspect the calendar, and review what is ready to go live. Automatic Checks Understand the background checks Livebound can perform for active posts and watched folders. Sync and Existing CivitAI Posts Bring existing CivitAI posts into Livebound and reconcile local and remote state. Archive Keep published history in Livebound and optionally move published files into a structured archive. Optional Language-Model Assistance Use optional local or user-configured language-model assistance for preparation tasks. Settings Overview Configure Livebound’s local behaviour, sources, metadata, models, CivitAI, LLMs, and archive.