
It's been a busy few months at Vast.ai, with updates spanning performance and reliability improvements, new templates and guides, and a major step forward for serverless deployment workflows.

## NVIDIA Cloud GPU Updates

Managing large numbers of rented instances is now faster and more responsive, thanks to pagination and performance improvements when fetching instance data. Monitoring serverless workloads is easier as well, with improved serverless metric visualization so you can track usage and performance at a glance.

We've also updated the Host Setup page with clearer instructions for new hosts, and extended two-factor authentication via SMS to support additional countries.

## Highlighted Feature: Deploy Serverless GPU Endpoints from Python

You can now create, configure, and manage serverless GPU endpoints directly from code, without relying on the dashboard.

With the open beta of the Vast SDK deployment workflow, you can define Docker images, apt packages, autoscaling settings, and more entirely in Python. The goal is simple: one install, one deployment flow, and a much faster path from local code to a live serverless endpoint.

Where this gets especially powerful is the `@remote` programming model. Instead of building HTTP wrappers and managing infrastructure by hand, you can decorate a Python function and call it like local code while Vast handles the serverless execution layer underneath.

This is the fastest way to spin up serverless GPUs at Vast's price-performance point, and it's available now to all users as part of the open beta.

Everything you need is in the [deployment docs](https://docs.vast.ai/documentation/serverless/deployments) and [Python examples](https://docs.vast.ai/documentation/serverless/deployments/examples/square).

![Python serverless deployment example](/uploads/april-2026-serverless-sdk.png)

## New Templates and Guides

We also shipped a fresh round of templates, model pages, and deployment guides to help you get up and running faster across training, inference, multimodal workflows, and migrations.

### New Templates

- [Unsloth Studio](https://cloud.vast.ai/?ref_id=62897&template_id=2fba903698162c83cca06d926a016764) - LLM fine-tuning and inference environment.
- [GLM 5](https://vast.ai/model/glm-5) - 744B MoE model for agentic reasoning, coding, and tool use.
- [Kimi K2.5](https://vast.ai/model/kimi-k2.5) - Next-generation multimodal agentic model.
- [vLLM Omni](https://cloud.vast.ai/?ref_id=62897&template_id=10d5f684d6da7700379b16a7bcb74faa) - Multimodal inference engine.
- [Voicebox TTS](https://cloud.vast.ai/?ref_id=62897&template_id=c2325adb01ae87b2a3e8f6f68f88fabe) - Multi-model text-to-speech with voice cloning.
- [LTX 2.3 via ComfyUI](https://vast.ai/model/ltx-2-3) - Video generation workflow.

### New Guides

- [Budget-Friendly Alternative to Claude Code - Overnight Ralph Loop](https://docs.vast.ai/examples/ai-agents/overnight-ralph-loop)
- [OpenClaw AI Assistant with vLLM on Vast.ai](https://docs.vast.ai/examples/ai-agents/openclaw)
- [Autonomous AI Research with Autoresearch on Vast.ai](https://docs.vast.ai/examples/ai-agents/autoresearch)
- [Migrate from Runpod to Vast.ai](https://docs.vast.ai/examples/migrations/runpod-to-vast)

## Other Improvements

This update also brings a number of platform-level changes, including BitPay support for crypto payments, serverless OpenAI-compatible endpoints, pagination for large rented-instance result sets, and a long list of quality-of-life and reliability fixes.

## Our Commitment

As we continue to improve platform performance and expand support for deployment workflows, our focus remains on making AI infrastructure easier to use at scale.

Need assistance? Reach out anytime at [support@vast.ai](mailto:support@vast.ai) or join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/vast) server for tips, discussion, and the latest updates as they happen.

## Change Log

### New Features

- BitPay payment gateway for crypto payments, including Lightning Network support, flat fees, and refunds across hundreds of wallets including Coinbase.
- Serverless OpenAI API-compatible endpoints released.
- Serverless metric visualization improvements.
- 2FA SMS support expanded to many additional countries.
- Pagination and performance improvements when fetching large numbers of rented instances.
- Host Setup page updated with improved instructions for new hosts.

### Issues Resolved

- Local volume deletion issue resolved.
- Copy error visibility improved.
- Copy progress bar issue resolved.
- Disk quota issues resolved.
- Machines missing geolocation resolved.
- Open button token persistence after instance recreation improved.
- Missing DLPerf on the instance page resolved.
- Various security improvements.
- Various quality-of-life improvements.
- Various serverless edge-case scaling improvements.
- Host CLI schedule maintenance command issue resolved.

### Feature Changes

- Coinbase is sunsetting Coinbase Commerce on March 31, so payment support is moving accordingly.

### API Changes

- Upcoming breaking change: `get instances` will soon return paginated results, with responses limited to a maximum of 25 instances per request. Update API, CLI, and SDK integrations to handle pagination.
- Deprecated: `disable_bundling` for `search offers` will be removed from the API, CLI, and SDK.
- Serverless SDK updated for enhanced security.

### Updated Templates

- PyTorch
- Open WebUI
- Ollama
- Ostris Toolkit
- ComfyUI
- Llama.cpp (ssl)
- SGLang (onstart script fixed)
- Pinokio (v6.x)

### New GPUs

- RTX PRO 5000

### New Blog Posts

- [Affordable Claude Code Alternative: Run Autonomous Coding Agents on Vast.ai](https://vast.ai/article/affordable-claude-code-alternative-ralph-loop)
- [Vast.ai Named Among Fastest Growing Vendors by Ramp and Brex](https://vast.ai/article/ramp-brex-fastest-growing-vendor)
- [Liquid AI's LFM2 Just Dropped - Here's How to Run It on Vast.ai](https://vast.ai/article/liquid-ai-lfm2-run-on-vast-ai)
- [Running Qwen 3.5 Medium Models on Vast.ai](https://vast.ai/article/running-qwen-3-5-medium-models-on-vast-ai)
- [Vast.ai GPUs Can Now Be Rented Through SkyPilot](https://vast.ai/article/vast-ai-gpus-can-now-be-rentend-through-skypilot)
- [7 Popular Model Templates for AI Workloads on Vast.ai Right Now](https://vast.ai/article/popular-templates-for-ai-workloads-on-vast-ai)
- [Running Nemotron-Cascade-2 on Vast.ai](https://vast.ai/article/running-nemotron-cascade-2-on-vast.ai)


Vast.ai's April 2026 product update includes Python-based serverless deployments in open beta, new templates and guides, payment updates, and platform reliability improvements.

April 2026 Product Update


Welcome back to another round of updates at Vast.ai. We've kicked off the new year with improvements focused on expanding orchestration support, refining billing and serverless workflows, and introducing new templates and guides to help you deploy faster and more securely.

Another exciting update: we recently launched the [Vast.ai Startup Program](https://vast.ai/startup), designed to support early-stage teams building on our platform.

Startups can now get up to **$2,500 in free GPU credits** when they move their workloads to Vast.ai. With 24/7 priority support and access to Vast's full range of GPUs, the program delivers high-performance compute to power the next wave of AI innovation without long-term commitments. For more info, see our blog post [here](https://vast.ai/article/vast-ai-startup-program).

Not to mention we have a comprehensive new [Model Library](https://vast.ai/model-library), giving you a faster path from model selection to deployment.

## NVIDIA Cloud GPU Updates

### SkyPilot Enhancements

For teams using [SkyPilot](https://vast.ai/article/vast-ai-gpus-can-now-be-rentend-through-skypilot) to manage deployments, we've made updates that expand configuration options on Vast.ai. SkyPilot users can now filter capacity by Secure Cloud to ensure that workloads run only on verified datacenter-hosted GPUs.

We've also added full support for instance creation parameters via SkyPilot, enabling precise control over images, environment variables, disk size, pricing, startup commands, and other instance-level settings at launch. See [SkyPilot docs](https://docs.skypilot.co/en/latest/reference/config.html#vast) for full details.

### Fresh New Templates and Guides

Our [Model Library](https://vast.ai/model-library) introduces a model-first approach to deploying AI. Templates are organized by modality and use case and include recommended hardware presets and clear dedicated GPU pricing.

Here are some of our newest templates:

- [Kimi K2.5](https://vast.ai/model/kimi-k2.5) - An open-source, native multimodal agentic model that combines vision and language understanding with agentic capabilities.
- [LTX-2](https://vast.ai/model/ltx-2) - A DiT-based audio-video generation model that produces synchronized video and sound.
- [SGLang](https://cloud.vast.ai/template/readme/1fce7860e11071cae9c357fb1c8b7560) - A high-performance LLM inference framework with a hosted API server template.

And our latest guides:

- [dstack + vLLM](https://docs.vast.ai/examples/serving-infrastructure/dstack-vllm): Deploy language models using vLLM with dstack for automated provisioning and cost control.
- [DR-Tulu](https://docs.vast.ai/examples/mcp/dr-tulu): Deploy a research agent trained with an MCP server and web tools.
- [GLiNER2](https://docs.vast.ai/examples/ner/gliner2): Run GLiNER2 for named entity recognition with custom entity types.
- [BrowseSafe](https://docs.vast.ai/examples/ai-agents/browsesafe): Deploy BrowseSafe to detect prompt injection attacks in HTML.
- [Overnight Ralph Loop](https://docs.vast.ai/examples/ai-agents/overnight-ralph-loop): Budget-friendly alternative workflow to Claude Code.

### Other Improvements

If you missed it late last year, we also launched [Vast.ai Serverless](https://vast.ai/article/vast-ai-serverless-automated-gpu-scaling). It enables automatic, pay-per-use scaling for AI workloads through a fully serverless API on Vast's globally distributed GPU cloud.

## Our Commitment

With new SkyPilot enhancements, startup opportunities, a model-first deployment experience, and improved inference workflows, we're continuing to build a platform that gives you more control with less friction.

Need help? Contact our customer support team anytime at [support@vast.ai](mailto:support@vast.ai) or join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/vast) server for tips, real-time updates, and ongoing community discussion.

## Change Log

### SkyPilot Enhancements

- Advanced configuration options for SkyPilot on Vast.ai.
- Support for filtering by Secure Cloud (`datacenter_only`).
- Full support for instance creation parameters via SkyPilot.
- See [SkyPilot docs](https://docs.skypilot.co/en/latest/reference/config.html#vast).

### New Templates

- [Kimi K2.5](https://vast.ai/model/kimi-k2.5): Multimodal agentic model.
- [LTX-2](https://vast.ai/model/ltx-2): Video and audio generation model.
- [SGLang](https://cloud.vast.ai/template/readme/1fce7860e11071cae9c357fb1c8b7560): High-performance LLM inference engine.
- Find them in the [Model Library](https://vast.ai/model-library).

### Template Updates

- Base Image and PyTorch now support **CUDA 13.1** and updated NVML libraries.
- Ostris AI Toolkit updates.
- ComfyUI updates.
- Llama.cpp (ssl) updates.
- SGLang onstart script fix.
- Pinokio v6.x updates.

### New Guides

- [dstack](https://docs.vast.ai/examples/serving-infrastructure/dstack-vllm): Serving infrastructure.
- [DR-Tulu](https://docs.vast.ai/examples/mcp/dr-tulu): MCP.
- [GLiNER2](https://docs.vast.ai/examples/ner/gliner2): Named Entity Recognition.
- [BrowseSafe](https://docs.vast.ai/examples/ai-agents/browsesafe): AI agents and security.
- [Overnight Ralph Loop](https://docs.vast.ai/examples/ai-agents/overnight-ralph-loop): Budget-friendly alternative to Claude Code.

### Platform Improvements

- Fixed serverless GPU filter UI.
- Fixed serverless template selection UI.
- Billing Transaction History Invoice PDF Export now excludes failed and pending payments and other non-payment activity.
- Billing Transaction History now supports easy individual invoice download.
- Security improvements.
- Local volume deletion issue resolved.
- Copy progress bar issue resolved.
- Disk quota issues resolved.
- Machines missing geolocation resolved.
- Host CLI schedule maintenance command issue resolved.


Vast.ai's January and February 2026 updates include new SkyPilot controls, Startup Program credits, Model Library additions, fresh guides, and major platform fixes.

January & February 2026 Product Updates


Welcome back to another update from the team at **Vast.ai**\! Over the past two months, we've been hard at work refining our platform and rolling out features that make your experience on Vast faster, smoother, and more powerful. These updates are part of our ongoing effort to support your projects with scalable, flexible infrastructure you can rely on.

We're also pleased to have achieved [**SOC 2 Type I certification**](https://vast.ai/article/vast-ai-achieves-soc-2-type-1-certication) recently, a clear validation of the controls we've put in place to protect customer data and ensure the integrity of our infrastructure. The independent SOC 2 audit confirms that our security practices meet the highest standards of regulatory compliance – giving you added confidence as you build on our platform.

Another exciting update: [**H200 GPUs**](https://vast.ai/article/nvidia-h100-vs-h200-two-hopper-based-heavyweights) are now available on Vast\! If you're pushing the limits of high-performance compute, these machines are ready to meet the challenge.

Let's take a look at what else is new\!

### NVIDIA Cloud GPU Updates

Whether it's expanded hardware options, new templates, or updated guides, our latest improvements give you a more powerful, customizable environment for every stage of your workflow.

#### Highlights of the latest enhancements:

* **New Templates Added**

  * [***Dia 1.6b TTS***](https://cloud.vast.ai/?ref_id=62897&template_id=6ba071acb5f590913c5eaf6c2dc3d0db) – Convert text to lifelike speech using the open-source text-to-speech model from Nari Labs (full guide [here](https://docs.vast.ai/tts-with-nari-labs-dia))..  
  * [***Tari Universe***](https://cloud.vast.ai/?ref_id=62897&template_id=338f9628e43e586a87d37d18c719291d) – Run crypto mining workloads on Vast via desktop application (note: cryptocurrency funding is required).  
  * [***Pinokio Desktop***](https://cloud.vast.ai/?ref_id=62897&template_id=06c4818322f002904b324165b9dba52f) – Deploy AI applications with verified scripts from trusted publishers, without manual setup.

* **Introducing Local Volumes (CLI-only)**

  * Local Volumes are **persistent Docker volumes** that keep your data intact across restarts, new instances, and failures – so your storage survives instance deletion.  
  * **Benefits:** Share one volume across multiple containers on the same machine, and spin up fresh instances without data-transfer overhead. 

* **Upgraded Instance Portal**

  * For Vast.ai instances using [recommended templates](https://cloud.vast.ai/templates/), instances now launch via **secure Cloudflare tunnels** by default.  
  * Create a user-friendly **custom tunnel URL** that points to a port on your instance.  
  * **Live logs** and **live stats** (CPU, Memory, and Disk) for your instance are now viewable.

* **Vast Teams Improvements**

  * **Smoother invites** (fast and easy team creation), **standalone teams** (no need to convert your individual account), and **context switching** (seamlessly switch between Individual and Team views).  
  * **Access Keys:** Share API Keys and view Team-wide Session Keys as owner.  
  * Various stability and usability improvements.

For more information and helpful links, check out the full change log for our April–May 2025 updates at the bottom of this page.

### Our Commitment

Whether you're trying out the H200, deploying AI applications with just a few clicks, launching a new template, or exploring our latest platform features, we're here to make your experience on **Vast.ai** as smooth and flexible as possible. However you use Vast, our goal remains the same: to deliver reliable, cost-effective compute whenever you need it.

Got questions? Help is always within reach\! Contact our customer support team at [support@vast.ai](mailto:support@vast.ai) anytime, or join our Discord server for additional resources and community support.

### Change Log

#### New Templates

* **Dia 1.6b TTS** – Transform text into ultra-realistic speech using Dia, the open-source text-to-speech model from Nari Labs.  
  * [Full Guide](https://docs.vast.ai/tts-with-nari-labs-dia)  
  * [Launch an Instance with the Dia Template](https://cloud.vast.ai/?ref_id=62897&template_id=6ba071acb5f590913c5eaf6c2dc3d0db)  
* **Tari Universe** – Desktop Crypto mining application you can run on Vast. IMPORTANT: You must fund your Vast account with cryptocurrency if you want to use the service for mining.  
  * [Launch an Instance with the Tari Universe Template](https://cloud.vast.ai/?ref_id=62897&template_id=338f9628e43e586a87d37d18c719291d)  
* **Pinokio Desktop** – Access an extensive library of verified scripts from trusted publishers and deploy AI applications effortlessly without manual setup.  
  * [Launch an Instance on Vast with the Pinokio Desktop Template](https://cloud.vast.ai/?ref_id=62897&template_id=06c4818322f002904b324165b9dba52f)

####  Introducing Local Volumes (CLI only – UI coming soon\!)

**What are Local Volumes?**  
Persistent Docker volumes to keep your data intact across restarts, new instances, and failures.

**Key client benefits:**  
• Persistent storage survives instance deletion.  
• Share one volume across multiple containers on the same machine.  
• Spin up fresh instances on the same machine without data-transfer overhead.

**Get started:**  
• Search for available Volumes via CLI:  vastai search volumes  
• General docs: [https://docs.vast.ai/volumes](https://docs.vast.ai/volumes) 

*Note: Currently, clients can only rent Local Volumes through CLI. UI support and Network Volumes are coming soon.*

#### Teams Improvements

We’ve improved the Vast Teams experience for user access management and collaboration:

* **Smoother Invites:** Get team members connected on Vast quickly.  
* **Standalone Teams:** Create Teams without converting your individual account.  
* **Context Switching:** Seamlessly switch between individual and Team views.  
* **Access Keys:** Share API Keys and view Team-wide Session Keys as owner.  
* **Team Basics:** Transfer credits to/from your team, transfer ownership, and other basics.  
* **Bug Fixes:** Various stability and usability improvements.

[Create a team](https://cloud.vast.ai/manage-members/) and let us know your feedback\!

#### Instance Portal upgrade

We've also rolled out a major upgrade to the **Instance Portal** that appears on Vast.ai instances using [recommended templates](https://cloud.vast.ai/templates/).

**What’s New:**

* **Secure Tunnel URLs:** Instances now launch via secure Cloudflare tunnels by default, eliminating the “not secure” screen.  
* **Custom Tunnel URLs:** Create a user-friendly URL that points to a port on your Instance. Optionally use a named tunnel to use a custom domain.  
* **Live Logs:** See a live stream of log updates on your Instance.  
* **Live Stats:** See live CPU, Memory, and Disk stats for your Instance.

Deploy a recommended template instance or check out the [updated Instance Portal guide](https://docs.vast.ai/instance-portal) to learn more\!

#### Opt in to the new Instances UI

We've rolled out an (optional) UI update as part of our ongoing UI refresh:

* Cleaner instance card design  
* Instance data fetching improvements  
* Various instance UI bug fixes

Opt-in: Go to [Settings \> Early Access](https://cloud.vast.ai/account/) and toggle it on. You can switch back anytime.

#### SOC2 Type I Certification complete.

#### H200s available now\!

Vast.ai adds H200 GPUs, SOC 2 Type I cert, new templates, persistent storage, and better teams & instance tools for faster, secure cloud compute.

April-May 2025 Product Updates


February may be a short month, but we've made the most of it with plenty of updates!

Vast.ai is now offering NVIDIA RTX 5000-series GPUs for rent, including the powerful **RTX 5090**, bringing even more high-performance options to our platform. Plus, we've partnered with **SkyPilot** in an integration that allows you to rent Vast machines through SkyPilot's infrastructure and price optimization framework for even greater flexibility.

Of course, keeping everything running smoothly means staying on top of any technical hiccups. As always, we've been hard at work refining our platform and fixing bugs. Here are some of the latest bug fixes we've rolled out since our last update:

-   Fixed instance-to-instance copy issue.
-   Made various virtual machine (VM) enhancements.
-   Corrected an issue where machine is erroneously marked as "unavailable."
-   Fixed earnings display issue and template category display issue.

### NVIDIA Cloud GPU Updates

At Vast.ai, every update is aimed at making your experience smoother, faster, and more efficient. From expanding our GPU offerings to adding templates and updating guides, our latest improvements are designed to give you even more control and streamline your workflow.

#### Highlights of the latest enhancements:

-   NVIDIA RTX 5000-series GPUs are now available, including the [RTX 5090](https://cloud.vast.ai/?gpu_option=RTX+5090).
-   SkyPilot Integration: Rent Vast machines through SkyPilot’s infrastructure and price optimization framework.
-   Added [vLLM Template](https://cloud.vast.ai/?ref_id=62897&template_id=f4c3ccaf87393c5266748b3b42ba8567) and [Guide](https://docs.vast.ai/vllm-llm-inference-and-serving): Fast and easy-to-use library for LLM inference and serving.
-   Added [Unreal Pixel Streaming Template](https://cloud.vast.ai/?ref_id=62897&template_id=c1c84fd5a4d945fc16012e7ca02d1423): Stream high-quality, interactive 3D content directly to web browsers without requiring end users to install anything.
-   Added [Ollama + WebUI Guide](https://docs.vast.ai/ollama-webui) for running DeepSeek R1.
-   Added [Guide for Creating a Custom Template](https://docs.vast.ai/creating-a-custom-template) from Vast Base Image.
-   Updated Hosting Guide.

Please check out the full change log for our February 2025 updates at the bottom of this page.

### Our Commitment

Whether you're looking to try out the RTX 5090, take advantage of SkyPilot integration, explore our new and updated templates and guides, or just enjoy the many features we continue to refine and expand, we're here to help you get the most out of Vast.ai! We're always happy to support both new and longtime users with affordable, on-demand GPU and virtual machine rental.

Our easy-to-use platform is backed by a responsive customer support team and an active Discord community. Need assistance? Email us at [support@vast.ai](mailto:support@vast.ai) or join our Discord server for helpful resources today!

### Change Log

#### Features:

-   NVIDIA RTX 5000 Series GPUs: Rent Blackwell chips on Vast, including the [RTX 5090](https://cloud.vast.ai/?gpu_option=RTX+5090).
-   SkyPilot Integration: Rent Vast machines through SkyPilot’s infrastructure and price optimization framework.

#### Templates & Guides:

-   Added [vLLM Template](https://cloud.vast.ai/?ref_id=62897&template_id=f4c3ccaf87393c5266748b3b42ba8567) and [Guide](https://docs.vast.ai/vllm-llm-inference-and-serving): Fast and easy-to-use library for LLM inference and serving.
-   Added [Unreal Pixel Streaming Template](https://cloud.vast.ai/?ref_id=62897&template_id=c1c84fd5a4d945fc16012e7ca02d1423): Stream high-quality, interactive 3D content directly to web browsers without requiring end users to install anything.
-   Added [Ollama + WebUI Guide](https://docs.vast.ai/ollama-webui) for running DeepSeek R1.
-   Added [Guide for Creating a Custom Template](https://docs.vast.ai/creating-a-custom-template) from Vast Base Image.
-   Updated VM Desktop Template.
-   Updated Open WebUI Template: Now includes pre-built llama.cpp.
-   Updated ComfyUI & ComfyUI + FLUX.1 Templates.
-   Updated SD Swarm & SD Forge Templates.
-   Updated Fooocus Template.
-   Updated Ubuntu 22.04 VM Template: Updated drivers to CUDA 12.8, preinstalled Docker container toolkit, added Tailscale support.
-   Updated Kohya’s GUI.
-   Updated Oobabooga Template.
-   Updated Hosting Guide.

#### Bug Fixes:

-   Various virtual machine (VM) enhancements.
-   Instance-to-instance copy issue.
-   Machine marked as "unavailable" issue.
-   Earnings display issue.
-   Template category display issue.
-   Session key issue.

#### Miscellaneous Tasks:

-   Added API keys section into CLI page for CLI login command.
-   Added length validation to API keys.  


Rent NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPUs on Vast.ai! Now integrated with SkyPilot for better pricing. New templates, guides & fixes to improve your experience.

February 2025 Product Update


# August 2024 Update from Vast.ai

Welcome back to another monthly update from the team here at **Vast.ai**!

As the leading marketplace for affordable GPU rental, we're committed to not only maintaining our platform but also enhancing the ease of use and performance that our customers have come to appreciate.

To keep things running smoothly, we tackle bugs as quickly as possible. Below are some of the latest bug fixes we've made since our last update:

- **Billing page** now properly shows negative balance and failed payments.
- Added **Teams support for hosts**.
- **Cloud rsync** now creates destination drives instead of failing.
- **Instance-to-instance copy** now supports a progress bar and has better error handling.
- Fixed bug that prevented hosts from stopping their own instances.
- **Autoscaler** now delays stopping instances that are still working on tasks.
- Fixed issue that was causing **Autoscaler** to get stale search results.

## Cloud GPU Rental Platform Updates

At Vast.ai, we're always looking for ways to improve your experience. Beyond the usual maintenance, we've rolled out some updates this month that enhance our platform's performance and flexibility. Here are some highlights of the latest improvements:

- Launched a new **machine page** and **bulk edit feature**.
- **PCIe lanes** are now displayed on the machine view.
- Added **automatic soft blacklisting** to search based on a user's personal machine-reporting history.
- **Search backend** now supports continent options just like the front end.
- Added **GPU power/temperature limits** to offers and search (ALI/CPI only for now).
- Added a new batch version of stop/start instances to manage multiple instances within rate limits.
- Created a new **Blender template and guide**, as well as a new **Axolotl fine-tuning template**.
- Added a **recommended template for Stable Diffusion Fooocus**.

…And much more! Check out the full August 2024 change log below.

If you have any questions or need assistance with any aspect of our platform, we’re here to help! Whether you’re a new user or a seasoned pro, feel free to reach out through the chatbox at the bottom right, email us at **support@vast.ai**, or join our active **Discord community** for support and resources. We’d be delighted to assist you in getting the most out of Vast!

## Change Log

### Features:

- New **machine page** and **bulk edit feature**.
- Added **automatic soft blacklisting** to search based on user's personal report machine history.
- **Search backend** now supports continent options like the front end.
- **CLI/API logs command** now supports a grep option.
- Added **GPU power/temp limits** to offers & search (ALI/CPI only for now).
- Added **CLI/API option** to fetch system logs (useful for debugging custom image issues, copy/sync commands, etc.).
- Improved handling of failed **Docker commands** with retry and feedback to webserver to reduce zombie instances blocking GPUs.
- Added a new batch version of **stop/start instances** to manage multiple instances at once within rate limits.
- Added **Daemon logs** as an option to view on instance cards (next to existing instance logs).
- Added a loading spinner for **recommended templates** as the web UI starts.
- Added **recommended template for Stable Diffusion Fooocus**.
- Added optimization for **rsync & rcopy** when copying many small files.
- **PCIe lanes** displayed on machine view.

### Bug Fixes:

- Warning when copying a public template.
- Transfers now show properly on the **billing page**.
- **Autobilling threshold** fixed for team accounts.
- **GPU occupancy** now shows for unlisted machines.
- **GPU option search query filter** works.
- **Open button** for auth instances.
- **Reserved pricing** coherent display.
- **Billing page** properly shows negative balance and failed payments.
- **Cloud rsync** now creates destination drives instead of failing.
- Fixed env parsing bug in `create_instance` using `template_hash`.
- Added **Autoscaler tag** option for templates.
- Miscellaneous **UX/UI improvements**.
- Added **Teams support** for hosts.
- **Instance-to-instance copy** now supports progress bar, better error handling.
- **Autoscaler** now delays stopping instances that are still working on tasks.
- Fixed issue that was causing **Autoscaler** to get stale search results.
- **Offline display & machine list toggle**.
- **Bw_nvlink** added to machines.
- **Cloud Connections** can now be deleted properly on Cloud Page.
- Fixed **Kohya recommended template**.
- Fixed bug preventing hosts from stopping their own instances.
- Fixed inconsistent core counts for certain AMD Epyc CPUs.
- **Daemon speed test fix**: servers that timeout are now discarded.
- Fixed issue where **cloud copy commands** sometimes used incorrect paths.

### Miscellaneous Tasks:

- Added billing reminders.
- Removed obsolete error messages.
- Added **Llama3 TGI example & guide**.
- Created new **Blender template and guide**.
- Created new **Axolotl fine-tuning template**.
- Updated most of our recommended templates to use **TLS & auth** for open ports.
- Updated versions, tags, and readmes for recommended templates.

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