Create an Instance
- Open the Thunder Compute sidebar panel
- Click the Create Instance button (or the
+icon) - A configuration window will open—select your options from the dropdown menus
- Click Create
Configuration Options
The extension provides the same options as the CLI:- Mode: Prototyping or Production
- GPU Type: Available options depend on mode
- GPU Count: Options depend on mode and GPU type
- vCPUs: Options vary by GPU type and count (prototyping only)
- Primary Disk: Range varies by mode
- Ephemeral Storage: Fast temporary storage mounted at
/ephemeral. See Ephemeral Storage - Template: Base, Ollama, ComfyUI, and more
Mode Selection
Choose between optimized development pricing or full compatibility:- Prototyping (default): Lower cost with CUDA-level optimizations. Best for development.
- Production: Standard VM with full compatibility. Best for long-running jobs and production workloads.
GPU, CPU, and RAM
Available GPU types, GPU counts, vCPU options, and RAM configurations vary by mode. Check the pricing page for current options.Templates
Templates pre-configure your instance for common AI workflows:| Template | Description |
|---|---|
base | Ubuntu with PyTorch + CUDA |
ollama | Ollama server environment |
comfy-ui | ComfyUI for AI image generation |