templates are pre-configured Docker image setups that let you quickly spin up Pods without manual environment configuration. Instead of installing PyTorch, configuring JupyterLab, and setting up dependencies yourself, you can select a template and have everything ready instantly.Documentation Index
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Explore templates
Browse official and community templates.
Create a custom template
Build your own reusable Pod configuration.
Manage your templates
Edit, share, and organize your templates.
Environment variables
Configure template behavior with variables.
Template types
| Type | Description | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Official | Curated by Runpod with proven demand and maintained quality. Regularly tested and updated. | Full Runpod support |
| Community | Created by users and promoted based on community usage. Wide variety of specialized configurations. | Community Discord only |
| Custom | Created by you for specialized workloads. Can be private or shared publicly. | Self-supported |
What templates include
Templates contain all components needed to launch a fully configured Pod:- Container image: The Docker image with all software packages and dependencies.
- Hardware specifications: Container disk size, volume size, and mount paths.
- Network settings: Exposed HTTP and TCP ports for web UIs or APIs.
- Environment variables: Pre-configured settings that customize application behavior.
- Startup commands: Instructions that run when the Pod launches.