Add Text-to-Image Magic: FLUX Models Now in Galaxy! for group2

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+📝 New blog post Released!
+https://galaxyproject.org/news/2024-11-26-flux/
+
+Using Black Forest Labs' FLUX Models Inside Galaxy: A Guide to Text-to-Image Integration
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+
+In previous news, we have written about [the speech-to-text tool Whisper](https://galaxyproject.org/news/2024-04-25-whisper-tool/) and [the ChatGPT tool](https://galaxyproject.org/news/2024-09-02-chat-gpt/) in Galaxy. Today, we would like to talk about a new tool that allows you to create images from text.
+[The Black Forest Labs (BFL)](https://blackforestlabs.ai/) FLUX series has made significant strides in the world of generative AI, providing robust text-to-image capabilities
+tailored for various use cases. At Freiburg University, we've integrated FLUX.1 [schnell] and FLUX.1 [dev] into the Galaxy platform, enabling researchers and developers to generate
+high-quality images directly within Galaxy's user-friendly environment.
+
+In this blog post, we'll explore the FLUX.1 models, their unique attributes, and how to use them effectively inside Galaxy.
+
+Overview of FLUX Models
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+
+**FLUX.1 [schnell]**
+
+* Purpose: Designed for speed.
+* [License](https://github.com/black-forest-labs/flux/blob/main/model_licenses/LICENSE-FLUX1-schnell): Openly available under the Apache 2.0 license.
+* Use Case: Ideal for personal use and rapid prototyping.
+
+**FLUX.1 [dev]**
+
+* Purpose: Guidance-distilled model for non-commercial applications, offering near-professional quality.
+* [License](https://github.com/black-forest-labs/flux/blob/main/model_licenses/LICENSE-FLUX1-dev): Open-weight model intended for non-commercial contexts.
+* Use Case: Suited for research and non-commercial exploration.
+
+Both models provide easy access and versatility, making them excellent choices for text-to-image projects. While FLUX.1 [schnell] focuses on performance, FLUX.1 [dev] bridges the gap between quality and efficiency.
+
+Why Use FLUX Models Inside Galaxy?
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+
+Galaxy's open platform supports workflows across life sciences, data analysis, and beyond. By integrating FLUX models, users can:
+
+* Generate visualizations: Convert textual descriptions into detailed images.
+* Streamline workflows: Incorporate generative AI into multi-step Galaxy pipelines.
+* Leverage open weights: FLUX's availability under open licenses aligns with Galaxy's ethos of accessibility and reproducibility.
+
+To ensure high performance and speed, we are using a CUDA-based container to run the FLUX models on GPUs. This setup allows for fast inference times when working with the models from Hugging Face.
+By leveraging Hugging Face’s pre-trained models, we can efficiently load the weights and run inference directly within the Galaxy environment. The CUDA-based container ensures that the heavy
+computations involved in text-to-image generation are handled smoothly, providing users with a seamless experience.
+
+Setting Up FLUX in Galaxy
+-------------------------
+
+The FLUX models are already available on UseGalaxy.eu.
+
+[Run FLUX on usegalaxy.eu!](https://usegalaxy.eu/root?tool_id=black_forest_labs_flux)
+
+Simply log in to your Galaxy instance and search for the FLUX tool in the tool panel.
+
+Select the desired model (FLUX.1 [schnell] or FLUX.1 [dev]) based on your requirements.
+
+Please be adviced that dev model can not be used for commercial use.
+
+Choose between File or Text based input and select your txt file or enter your text prompt in the designated input field.
+Click "Run Tool" and let Galaxy handle the rest!
+Once the process is complete, you’ll find the generated image in your Galaxy history, ready to view, share, or use in your workflows.
+
+For example, I used the text prompt "A galaxy full of stars" to generate an image. Here's [the result history](https://usegalaxy.eu/u/brilliantarash/h/flux):
+
+Text Prompt: `A galaxy full of stars`
+
+Generated Image:
+
+![FLUX_on_text_prompt_(A_galaxy_full_of_stars)](https://galaxyproject.org/news/2024-11-26-flux/FLUX_on_text_prompt-a_galaxy_full_of_stars.png)
+
+You can try out your own prompts and see what unique images FLUX can generate!