Create a FastAPI service
Build and deploy a high-performance API using FastAPI on Replit. Learn how to use autoscaling for reliable API hosting.
Learn how to create a modern API service using FastAPI’s powerful features. This guide shows you how to deploy a Python-based API with automatic scaling.
What you’ll learn
FastAPI
Build modern Python APIs
Autoscaling
Deploy with automatic scaling
Performance
Create high-performance endpoints
Documentation
Auto-generate API docs
Create your API
Fork the template
Sign in to Replit and fork the FastAPI template. Select + Use Template and follow the prompts to create your Replit App.
FastAPI automatically generates interactive API documentation at /docs
.
Configure deployment
- Select Deploy in the workspace header
- Choose Autoscale deployment
- Configure your deployment:
- Machine: 1vCPU, 2 GiB RAM (default)
- Max machines: 3 (default)
- Run command:
uvicorn main:app --host 0.0.0.0
Autoscale deployments automatically adjust resources based on API traffic.
Launch
Select Deploy to start the deployment process. Your API will be live in a few minutes!
Customization options
Endpoints
- Add new routes
- Implement validation
- Handle authentication
Documentation
- Customize API docs
- Add examples
- Define schemas
Next steps
Related guides
Want to learn more about API development? Check out our deployment documentation.
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