replicate/cog

Warn if nvidia-docker is not installed

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#625 opened on May 27, 2022

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Description

When nvidia-docker isn't installed and you're trying to run a GPU model, Cog blows up with a big unparseable stack trace. We should check for nvidia-docker and show instructions for how to install nvidia-docker if it's not available.

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Check if nvidia docker is installed by attempting to run 'nvidia docker' command or checking for its binary. If not found, output a clear error message with installation instructions.
Tech stack
pythondocker
Domain
backenddevops
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Dockernvidia docker
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70