Function for Python and CLI

Run prediction functions (a.k.a "predictors") locally in your Python apps, with full GPU acceleration and zero dependencies.

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Installing Function

Function is distributed on PyPi. This distribution contains both the Python client and the command line interface (CLI). To install, open a terminal and run the following command:

# Install Function
$ pip install --upgrade fxn

Note

Function requires Python 3.10+

Retrieving your Access Key

Head over to fxn.ai to create an account by logging in. Once you do, generate an access key:

Making a Prediction

First, create a Function client, specifying your access key:

from fxn import Function

# Create the Function client
fxn = Function(access_key="<Function access key>")

Then make a prediction:

# Create a prediction
prediction = fxn.predictions.create(
    tag="@fxn/greeting",
    inputs={ "name": "Peter" }
)
# Print the returned greeting
print(prediction.results[0])

Using the Function CLI

Open up a terminal and login to the Function CLI:

# Login to Function
$ fxn auth login <ACCESS KEY>

Then make a prediction:

# Make a prediction using the Function CLI
$ fxn predict @fxn/greeting --name Peter

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Function is a product of NatML Inc.