Step-by-Step Implementation of a MidJourney
What Is MidJourney?
MidJourney is an AI model known for:
- Highly aesthetic, artistic image generation
- Operated entirely via Discord bot
- Uses custom diffusion models trained on stylized art data
- Outputs 4 variations, upscale options, remix mode
In our implementation, we'll build:
✅ A text-to-image app
✅ Multiple image variations per prompt
✅ Options to enhance/upscale selected images
✅ Optional: Discord bot integration (for MidJourney-like UX)
Tech Stack
- Python
- Stable Diffusion API (e.g., Replicate, HuggingFace, or InvokeAI)
- Gradio (for UI)
- Optionally: Discord.py for a Discord bot interface
Step 1: Install Dependencies
pip install replicate gradio
You’ll also need a free Replicate API key.
Step 2: Setup Replicate (Stable Diffusion)
import replicate
replicate.Client(api_token="YOUR_REPLICATE_API_KEY")
Step 3: Generate Image with Style Prompt
def generate_midjourney_image(prompt):
output = replicate.run(
"stability-ai/stable-diffusion:db21e45a6d35d5efda8a", # You can choose latest model
input={
"prompt": prompt,
"num_outputs": 4, # MidJourney returns 4 variations
"image_dimensions": "512x512"
}
)
return output # This is a list of image URLs
Example Prompt
generate_midjourney_image("a samurai cat in a cyberpunk city, neon lights, highly detailed, digital art")
Output
Returns 4 image URLs:
["https://replicate.delivery/m1.jpg", ..., "https://replicate.delivery/m4.jpg"]
Step 4: Gradio Interface with Upscale Options
import gradio as gr
def generate_images(prompt):
images = generate_midjourney_image(prompt)
return images
gr.Interface(
fn=generate_images,
inputs=gr.Textbox(label="Enter your art prompt"),
outputs=[gr.Image(label=f"Option {i+1}") for i in range(4)],
title="MidJourney Clone – Artistic AI Generator",
description="Generate MidJourney-style art using text prompts. Powered by Stable Diffusion."
).launch()
Prompt Examples & Outputs
| Prompt | Style |
|---|---|
| "A dragon flying above snowy mountains, cinematic, epic lighting" | Fantasy, Epic |
| "Portrait of a cyborg queen, renaissance painting style" | Historical, Futuristic |
| "A fox wearing a kimono in a cherry blossom garden, ukiyo-e" | Japanese woodblock |
Step 5: (Optional) Discord Bot Interface
If you want to build a true MidJourney clone, integrate with Discord:
Basic Example:
import discord
from discord.ext import commands
bot = commands.Bot(command_prefix="!")
@bot.command()
async def imagine(ctx, *, prompt):
await ctx.send(f"🎨 Generating image for: `{prompt}`")
images = generate_midjourney_image(prompt)
for img_url in images:
await ctx.send(img_url)
bot.run("YOUR_DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN")
Now users can type !imagine a futuristic elephant in a sci-fi world — just like MidJourney!
Optional Advanced Features
| Feature | Implementation |
|---|---|
| Stylize presets | Add to prompt (e.g., “in Van Gogh style”) |
| Image variation | Use seed + noise modifier |
| Remix mode | Prompt + seed from earlier outputs |
| Image upscaler | Use real-esrgan or Replicate upscale API |
| Background remover | Use rembg or SAM model |
Folder Structure
midjourney-clone/
├── main.py # core logic
├── discord_bot.py # Discord command bot
├── style_presets.py # Optional styles for UI
├── requirements.txt
Summary Table
| Feature | MidJourney | Your Clone |
|---|---|---|
| Prompt → Art | Via Discord | Gradio UI or Discord bot |
| 4 Variations | ✅ | ✅ (via num_outputs=4) |
| Stylization | Custom + Remix | Style prompt engineering |
| Upscale | Button in Discord | Can integrate Real-ESRGAN |
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