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Create an Instance

  1. Open the Thunder Compute sidebar panel
  2. Click the Create Instance button (or the + icon)
  3. A configuration window will open—select your options from the dropdown menus
  4. Click Create

Configuration Options

The extension provides the same options as the CLI:
  • GPU Type: Available GPU family
  • GPU Count: 1, 2, 4, or 8 when available for the selected GPU
  • vCPUs: Options vary by GPU type and count
  • Disk: Range varies by GPU configuration
  • Template: Base, Ollama, ComfyUI, and more

GPU, CPU, and RAM

Available GPU types, GPU counts, vCPU options, and RAM configurations vary by configuration. Check the pricing page for current options.

Templates

Templates pre-configure your instance for common AI workflows: See Using Instance Templates for more details.

Restore from Snapshot

When creating a new instance, select your snapshot from the template dropdown instead of a template.