LlamaIndex Triton Integration Streaming Support

[shsaronian]

does the integration between llamaindex and triton inference server allow streaming responses as used in the chat engine? It would be not ideal to wait for the whole response to return and then show it to the user.

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Yes, the integration between LlamaIndex and Triton Inference Server supports streaming responses similar to those used in the chat engine. The StreamingResponseGenerator class is designed to provide inference results from an LLM as a stream, allowing for real-time interaction. The GrpcTritonClient class facilitates streaming by using methods like request_streaming and async_stream_infer to handle streaming responses, ensuring that responses are delivered incrementally rather than waiting for the entire response to be completed ^[1][2][3][4].

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Hello @shsaronian! I'm Dosu, your friendly bot here to assist you with bugs, answer questions, and help you become a contributor. I'm here to help while you wait for a human maintainer. How can I assist you today?

Yes, the integration between LlamaIndex and Triton Inference Server supports streaming responses similar to those used in the chat engine. The StreamingResponseGenerator class is designed to provide inference results from an LLM as a stream, allowing for real-time interaction. The GrpcTritonClient class facilitates streaming by using methods like request_streaming and async_stream_infer to handle streaming responses, ensuring that responses are processed and displayed incrementally rather than waiting for the entire response to be completed ^[1][2].

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[shsaronian]

@dosu should I implement the streaming solution in my triton server inference methods as well?

[dosubot[bot]]

Yes, implementing the streaming solution in your Triton server inference methods is recommended if you want to enable real-time interaction and incremental response delivery. This involves setting the stream parameter to True in the _generate_inputs method, which is part of the integration with LlamaIndex. This configuration allows the Triton Inference Server to handle streaming responses effectively ^[1].

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[dosubot[bot]]

Yes, implementing the streaming solution in your Triton server inference methods can be beneficial. It allows for real-time interaction by delivering responses incrementally, which can enhance user experience by providing faster feedback. You can use the StreamingResponseGenerator class and the GrpcTritonClient methods like request_streaming to facilitate streaming responses in your Triton server integration ^[1][2].

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