# How to deploy the AI Inference Starter Kit template
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The **AI Inference Starter Kit** template contains the configurations to create an application with OpenAI-compatible APIs, running directly on Azion's distributed network. This template simplifies the process of deploying AI models at the edge, eliminating origin dependencies and allowing you to quickly develop intelligent applications.
The deployment of this template creates an application with a function and a domain to facilitate your access and management through Azion Web Platform.
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## Requirements
- The template uses [Application Accelerator](/en/documentation/products/build/applications/application-accelerator/), [Functions](/en/documentation/products/build/applications/functions/), and [AI Inference](/en/documentation/products/ai/ai-inference/). This may generate usage-related costs. Check the [pricing page](/en/documentation/products/pricing/) for more information.
## Deploy the template
1. Access the Azion console.
2. Click the `+ Create` button to open the templates page.
3. Select the `AI Inference Starter Kit` template.
4. On the template page, type a name for your application and click `Deploy`.
5. Wait for the application to be available on the domain `your-url.map.azionedge.net` (or your custom domain).
6. Interact with the model via your application's OpenAI-compatible endpoint.
During the deployment, you can follow the process through a window showing the logs. When it's complete, the page shows information about the application and some options to continue your journey.
:::note
The link to the application allows you to see it on the browser. However, it takes a certain time to propagate and configure the application in Azion's data centers. It may be necessary to wait a few minutes for the URL to be activated and for the application page to be effectively displayed in the browser.
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## Manage the template
Considering that this initial setup may not be optimal for your specific application, all settings can be customized any time you need by using Azion's platform.
### Update the function
Follow these steps to update the function according to your needs:
1. [Access Azion Console](https://console.azion.com).
2. On the upper-left corner, select **Products menu**, the icon with three horizontal lines, > **Functions**.
3. Find the function related to your template and select it. It will have the same name as your application.
- The list is organized alphabetically. You can also use the **search bar** located in the upper-left corner of the list; currently, it filters only by **Function Name**.
4. On the function page, use the tabs to configure your function.
- On the **Main Settings** tab, you can rename the function and change some basic settings.
- On the **Code** tab, you can update the function's code.
- On the **Arguments** tab, you can define the arguments used by the function.
5. Click the **Save** button to save your changes.
The code example below includes a simple function ready to run. This function receives a POST request to the desired AI model and returns the response.
```ts
const modelResponse = await Azion.AI.run("Qwen/Qwen3-30B-A3B-Instruct-2507-FP8", {
"stream": true,
"messages": [
{
"role": "system",
"content": "You are a helpful assistant."
},
{
"role": "user",
"content": "Name the european capitals"
}
]
})
return modelResponse
```
This example uses the [Qwen3 model](/en/documentation/products/ai/ai-inference/models/qwen3-30ba3b/). You can change the model and the request parameters according to your preferences.
Check the [AI models reference](/en/documentation/products/ai/ai-inference/models/) for more information about the available models and how to use them in your application.
:::tip
Read the documentation about [managing functions](/en/documentation/products/build/applications/functions/) for more details.
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### Manage the application
To manage and edit your application's settings, follow these steps:
1. [Access Azion Console](https://console.azion.com).
2. On the upper-left corner, select **Products Menu**, the icon with three horizontal lines, > **Applications**.
- You'll be redirected to the **Applications** page. It lists all the applications you've created.
3. Find the application related to your template and select it.
- The list is organized alphabetically. You can also use the **search bar** located in the upper-left corner of the list; currently, it filters only by **Application Name**.
After selecting the application you'll work on, you'll be directed to a page containing all the settings you can adjust.
:::tip
Read the documentation about [managing applications](/en/documentation/products/build/applications/first-steps/) for more details.
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### Add a custom domain
The application created during the deployment has an Azion Workload Domain assigned to make it accessible through the browser. The domain has the following format: `xxxxxxxxxx.map.azionedge.net/`. However, you can add a custom domain for users to access your application through it.
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