Ephemeral VM Instances

The Ephemeral VM Instances feature in CodingFleet is an innovative tool that allows Elite users to interact with a virtual machine (VM) using AI models. This feature is perfect for executing complex scripts, running code, or performing any typical VM tasks, all controlled through a natural language interface. Currently, this feature is only available using GPT-4o Mini, GPT-4o, and Claude 3.5 Sonnet models.

Availability: It is only available for Elite Users.

Key Capabilities

Ephemeral VM Instances let you leverage the power of AI to perform a wide range of actions in a VM environment. This allows you to instruct the AI to:

  • Execute Code: Run Python, R, Perl, Bash, or any other code.

  • Perform System Tasks: Automate various system-level tasks that a typical VM is capable of.

By simply typing in your desired action, the AI will spin up a VM instance (which may take up to 30 seconds for the first command) and execute your instructions. The VM is available for one hour, and during this time, it remains accessible for any follow-up commands or chats, allowing continuous interaction.

Supported Use Cases

  • Developers and System Administrators: Run Bash scripts and commands, test deployment processes, and experiment with system configurations.

  • Data Scientists: Use Python or R scripts for data analysis or generation tasks that require a dedicated VM.

  • Learning and Experimentation: Perfect for students or developers who want to execute code, or learn how to interact with a VM environment without needing to set up one manually.

How to Use Ephemeral VM Instances

  1. Enable the Feature: Make sure you are an Elite user and enable the Ephemeral VM Instances feature in the Advanced Tools tab.

  2. Instruct the AI: Type your desired task into the prompt, like executing code, running scripts, or configuring settings.

  3. Submit: Once you submit, the AI will automatically spin up the VM and start executing your commands, which typically takes up to 30 seconds for the first command, and then continuously generating responses based on VM command outputs.

  4. Interact Continuously: The VM instance remains active for one hour, allowing you to interact with it through multiple requests, including via the chat tool.

Limitations & Considerations

While the Ephemeral VM Instances feature is powerful, there are some limitations and important considerations to keep in mind:

  • Beta Status: This feature is currently in beta, which means it may not always generate the desired outcomes or behave as expected.

  • Loop Issues: Occasionally, AI models might get stuck in a loop when they can't solve a problem. If this happens, simply close the tab and restart your interaction.

  • Simulation vs. Execution: Specifically with Claude 3.5 Sonnet, there are times when it may simulate executing commands rather than actually running them. In such cases, you can instruct the AI explicitly to execute the commands on the VM to ensure the task is carried out.

Example Use Cases

  1. System Setup: Deploy a sample web server by running the necessary Bash commands to configure and start the server.

  2. Code Testing: Run Scripts in almost any programming language to test new algorithms or explore data processing tasks.

  3. Data Generation: Create or generate any type of data, then download and analyze them as needed. You can specifically instruct the AI to host the file in Apache2.

   Last Updated: oct 2024