I totally get the frustration when you go to generate images in Stable Diffusion and the prompt database doesn’t load. I’ve been there! As an avid Stable Diffusion user myself, I want to provide some troubleshooting tips to get your prompt database working again.
Check Your Internet Connection
This may seem obvious, but make sure your internet is actually connected. Try loading some other webpages to confirm your internet access is working properly. Stable Diffusion relies on accessing databases in the cloud, so no internet = no prompts.
Update Your Graphics Drivers
Outdated graphics drivers can cause all sorts of issues with running AI image generation software smoothly. Go to your graphics card manufacturer’s website (Nvidia, AMD, Intel etc.) and download+install the latest driver update. This takes just a few minutes and resolves many common problems.
Restart Stable Diffusion
If your prompt database was working previously, try fully closing out of the Stable Diffusion app/web browser window and reopening it. A simple restart can clear out any temporary glitches.
Clear Cache and Data
Too much cached data can sometimes get corrupted and cause Stable Diffusion tools like the prompt database to break. In your web browser or Stable Diffusion app, find the “Clear Cache and Data” function and wipe it fully clean. Then restart and try again fresh.
Re-Accept Terms of Use
Some users have reported issues accessing the prompt database after a Stable Diffusion update, with the fix being to re-accept the latest terms of use. Go back and double check you have agreed to the most recent user agreement.
Check Host Server Status
If you are running Stable Diffusion through a cloud hosting service, check if they are having any server outages. This could prevent accessing the necessary databases to load prompts properly until it is resolved.
Try Different Model Checkpoints
Switching to an alternate Stable Diffusion model checkpoint file other than the default can potentially fix prompt problems. Under advanced options, select a different model like CompVis, Hypernetwork, or anything else available.
Disable VPN/Proxy Connections
Using a VPN or proxy connection can sometimes interfere with accessing databases necessary to load your prompt list. As a test, disable any VPN/proxy services temporarily and try loading prompts without them enabled.
Still Not Working? Delete and Re-Download
If you have tried all other troubleshooting steps with no success, a final fix attempt is deleting your entire Stable Diffusion install folder and re-downloading+installing the latest version clean. Backup any important custom prompts before deleting!
While troubleshooting Stable Diffusion prompt issues can be frustrating, hopefully one of those tips will get your prompt database working again! Let me know in the comments if you have any other fixes I should add.
Useful Stable Diffusion Prompt Websites
Here are some great websites for finding awesome new prompts when you get your database working again:
- Lexica – Popular public prompt database
- PromptBase – Organizes prompts by category/style
- Krea – Advanced prompt search engine
- Stable Diffusion Subreddit – Daily new prompts posted
Spend some time browsing those sites to build up an epic prompt list that pushes your generative art to the next level!
Customize Your Own Prompts
While pre-made prompts are handy for discovering new styles, the very best images come from tailoring prompts specifically to your creative vision. Here are my top tips:
Focus on the Subject First – Who/what is the main focus? Girl, cat, car etc. Start prompts with the subject.
Add Descriptive Details – Include hair/eye color, clothing styles, background objects to better set the scene.
Refine With Emotional Elements – Guide the mood with words like joyful, somber, serene etc.
Fine-Tune With Artistic Styles – Mix in art genres like surrealism, impressionism, anime etc.
Personalize With Your Brand – For product prototypes/marketing, add business names/logos.
Keep iterating on prompts and you’ll dial in images perfectly matching what you imagined. That personal customization makes Stable Diffusion so powerful.
Let me know if you have any other prompt design tips in the comments!