Modal now supports WebSocket connections for real-time, bidirectional data transfer
WebSocket server setup on Modal is straightforward using libraries like FastAPI
Automatic scaling of WebSocket handlers on Modal based on input volume
Use cases include real-time streaming responses, status updates on long-running tasks, and hosting open-source frameworks
Users can deploy WebSocket servers and models as Modal Functions for easy scaling

Modal is a serverless platform designed to serve AI and ML teams by running generative AI models, batch jobs, and job queues. It allows users to bring their own code while it manages the infrastructure, enabling efficient scaling to numerous GPUs. Modal's container system, built in Rust, ensures rapid scaling and low-latency starts. The platform supports custom container images and hardware requirements, facilitating rapid deployment to the cloud. Modal offers a pay-per-use model with competitive compute rates and a monthly free compute allowance. Customers like Substack and Ramp leverage Modal for efficient, parallel processing on demanding data-intensive applications.

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Modal Launches WebSocket Support

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