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AI Playground Version 2.6.1b

This release updates AI Playground with minor fixes and improvements

Important

This release is using a new signed key, which resets Microsoft's reputation algorithm metrics for the app. Downloads may give a warning the app is not trusted. Select "Keep" and that you trust the app to bypass.

This version supports additional NPU models. Be sure to update your NPU drivers and restart your PC before using.

This version also supports WAN 2.1 VACE advanced video generation models, which run best on discrete GPUs. While these can run on Intel Core Ultra with built-in Intel Arc GPUs, a discrete GPU is highly recommended for optimal performance.

Version 2.6.1b Features

  • All features from the previous release (v2.6.0b) are included, unless noted in the "Fixes and Deprecations" section.
  • Context size added for OpenVINO on NPU devices
  • OpenVINO updated to 2025.3 for better management of Tokens/Context
  • Added Nomic embeddings model to Llama.cpp
  • Upgraded Llama.cpp version
  • Improved conversation manager UX (@KyleHagy) - allows user to rename discussion
  • Zoom UI enabled using CTRL+mouse wheel and CTRL 0 to reset zoom
  • Huggingface endpoint configurable per issue 315
    • via settings.json: Default is "huggingfaceEndpoint": ["https://huggingface.co"](https://huggingface.co/)
  • Improve backend installation and startup error display
    • add pip freeze output of the failing backend to error details
    • capture error messages during backend startup and add to error details
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Version 2.6.0b Fixes and Deprecations

  • CopyFace and FaceSwap fixed by pinning the stringzilla dependency of insightface to 3.12.6
  • BasicSR component removed as an unneeded dependency
  • System level DLLs re-packaged to support installation requirements on some systems

Known Issues

  • Some features may fail on the first run after downloading models and nodes, requiring a restart of AI Playground. If a model fails immediately after it's downloaded, restart AI Playground and try again.
  • An interrupted download can block models from downloading properly. To fix this, go to the model location, delete the temporary file, and try again.
  • The WAN 2.1 VACE inference preview may appear corrupted during steps, but the final output will be fine.
  • The device selector in Image settings may default to the wrong device, requiring a manual setting after restarting AI Playground.
  • Installing over a previous version of AI Playground without a clean install can cause performance issues, lag when typing in prompts, and errors.
  • The Colorizer workflow is limited to Xe2-supported GPUs (LNL and BMG).
  • The installer can fail due to environmental issues. See the Troubleshooting guide for help.
  • A PC restart may be needed after installation for optimal functionality and performance.
  • Reinstalling over an existing AI Playground installation will delete any ComfyUI models and custom nodes.
  • Users can adjust settings beyond their specific system's ability to generate or complete a task.

Version 2.6.1b Supported Hardware

  • Intel Core Ultra 200H Processors (ARL-H)
  • Intel Core Ultra 200V Processors (LNL)
  • Intel Core Ultra 100H Processors (MTL-H)
  • Intel Arc B Series GPU Cards (BMG)
  • Intel Arc A Series GPU Cards with 8GB+ Memory (ACM)

Contributors

KyleHagy
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