Transformers.js

Detect objects in images using a web app

What is Transformers.js ?

Transformers.js is a JavaScript library designed for object detection in web applications. It provides an easy-to-use interface to detect objects within images, enabling developers to build innovative web-based solutions. The library is lightweight and can be seamlessly integrated into modern web apps, making it a powerful tool for real-time object detection tasks.

Features

ā€¢ Real-time Object Detection: Detect objects in images instantly with high accuracy.
ā€¢ Support for Popular Models: Compatible with widely-used transformer-based models for robust performance.
ā€¢ Customizable Detection: Configure detection parameters to meet specific application needs.
ā€¢ Delta Updates: Efficiently update models without re-downloading the entire library.
ā€¢ Cross-Browser Compatibility: Works seamlessly across modern web browsers.

How to use Transformers.js ?

  1. Include the Transformers.js Library: Add the library to your HTML file using a script tag.

    <script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/transformers.js"></script>
    
  2. Prepare Your Image: Load the image you want to analyze.

    const image = new Image();
    image.src = 'path/to/your/image.jpg';
    
  3. Create a Detection Instance: Initialize the object detection using Transformers.js.

    const detector = new TransformersJS.ObjectDetector();
    
  4. Detect Objects: Pass the image to the detector and handle the results.

    detector.detect(image)
      .then(results => {
        console.log('Detected objects:', results);
      })
      .catch(error => {
        console.error('Detection failed:', error);
      });
    

Frequently Asked Questions

What browsers does Transformers.js support?
Transformers.js is compatible with modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Can I use custom models with Transformers.js?
Yes, Transformers.js allows you to use custom transformer-based models for object detection, giving you flexibility for specific use cases.

How do I update the model in Transformers.js?
Transformers.js supports delta updates, meaning you only need to download the differences between model versions, reducing bandwidth usage.