Sam-2-tutorial

This repository is designed to help users get started with the SAM-2 (Segment Anything Model 2) project. The repository includes a script to clone the SAM-2 project from Facebook Research, install the necessary packages, and download the required checkpoints.

Purpose

The purpose of this repository is to provide a streamlined process for setting up the SAM-2 project. By following the instructions provided, users can quickly and easily clone the project, install dependencies, and prepare the environment for running SAM-2.

Getting Started

Follow the steps below to set up the SAM-2 project:

1. Clone the Repository

Clone this repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/Sam-2-tutorial.git
cd Sam-2-tutorial
2. Make the Script Executable
Make the setup_segment_anything.sh script executable:

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chmod +x setup_segment_anything.sh
3. Run the Setup Script
Execute the setup script to clone the SAM-2 project, install the package, and download the checkpoints:

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./setup_segment_anything.sh
4. Install Requirements
Install the necessary dependencies from the requirements file:

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pip install -r requirements.txt
Additional Information
For more detailed information about the SAM-2 project, please refer to the official repository.

If you encounter any issues or have any questions, feel free to open an issue in this repository.

License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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To complete the setup, create the `setup_segment_anything.sh` script as described previously, and ensure that you have a `requirements.txt` file in your repository root directory with the necessary dependencies listed.

### Example `requirements.txt` File
```txt
# Add the necessary dependencies for your project here

Steps to Finalize
Create setup_segment_anything.sh:

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#!/bin/bash

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/facebookresearch/segment-anything-2.git

# Change directory to the cloned repository and install the package
cd segment-anything-2
pip install -e .

# Change directory to the checkpoints folder and run the download script
cd checkpoints
./download_ckpts.sh
Make the Script Executable:

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chmod +x setup_segment_anything.sh
Run the Setup Script:

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./setup_segment_anything.sh
Install Requirements:

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pip install -r requirements.txt
With these instructions, users should be able to set up the SAM-2 project efficiently.