The installation process is divided into four key steps that requirePay special attention to dependent versions::
- environmental isolation: Python ≥ 3.8 is mandatory and recommended.
python -m venv dam_envCreating a Virtual Environment - Core Installation: Two ways are offered:
- Direct loading mode:
pip install git+https://github.com/NVlabs/describe-anything - Source code compilation: execution after cloning the repository
pip install -v .Perform full dependency resolution
- Direct loading mode:
- SAM Extension: Go to the demo directory and execute
pip install -r requirements.txtAutomatic generation of activation masks - validation test: Run
python -c "from dam import DescribeAnythingModel; print('Installation successful')"Confirmation of installation
Common problems include CUDA version conflicts (requires 11.7+), missing RGBA format support (requires Pillow 9.0+ installed), etc.
This answer comes from the articleDescribe Anything: Open source tool for generating detailed descriptions of images and video regionsThe
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