Serverless GPUs and sandboxes, defined in Python rather than in YAML. Built by Modal.
Others in sandboxes
Common questions
Is Modal free to use?
Modal is open source and free to run yourself. You still pay whichever model provider you point it at, and this tutorial is free with no signup.
Do I need to know Python to use Modal?
Basic Python is enough. Functions, dictionaries and imports cover most of what Modal asks of you.
When should I not use Modal?
When something else in sandboxes fits the job better. The others in that group are listed below.
Lessons for Modal are being written. Meanwhile the APIs for AI tutorial covers the same ground: state, tools, loops, memory and human approval. Most of it carries straight over.
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