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Hardlink duplicate VAEs and text encoders to shrink Stable Diffusion models folder

By hardlinking duplicate VAEs and text encoders, a user reduced their models folder from 1.5 TB to 650 GB. The technique works across multiple local setups like ComfyUI and A1111. This is a straightforward file management trick for anyone running multiple Stable Diffusion environments.

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6 hours ago