How to deploy the Edge AI Starter Kit template

The Edge AI Starter Kit template contains the configurations for creating an AI-powered application that runs OpenAI-compatible APIs directly on Azion’s distributed network. This template simplifies the deployment of AI models at the edge, eliminating origin dependencies and allowing you to quickly launch 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.

Requirements

• This template uses Application Accelerator, Functions, and AI Inference, and it may generate usage-related costs. Check the pricing page for more information.

Deploying the template

You can obtain and configure your template through the Azion Console. To easily deploy it at the edge, click the button below.

Setting up the template

In the configuration form, you must provide the information to configure your application. Fill in the presented fields.

Fields identified with an asterisk are mandatory.

1. Define a name for your application.
   • The bucket for storage and the edge function will use the same name.
   • Use a unique and easy-to-remember name. If the name has already been used, the platform returns an error message.
2. Click the Deploy button to start the deployment process.

During the deployment, you’ll be able to 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.

Managing 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.

Updating the function

This template includes an AI-enabled function that is ready to run. This function receives a POST request to the desired AI model and returns the response.

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. You can change the model and the request parameters according to your preferences. Check the AI models reference for more information about the available models and how to use them in your application.

Follow these steps to update the function according to your needs:

1. Access Azion Console.
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’ll 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 page, 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.

Managing the application

To manage and edit your application’s settings, follow these steps:

1. Access Azion Console.
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 configure.

Adding a custom domain

The application created during the deployment has an assigned Azion Workload domain 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.