Protobuf tensor input for custom model serving endpoints (Public Preview)

PreviewJul 9, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

For custom model serving endpoints with a tensor-based input signature, you can now send the request body as a serialized KServe v2 ModelInferRequest with Content-Type: application/x-protobuf , instead of JSON. This feature is in Public Preview and is only available on endpoints deployed after July 9, 2026. See Protobuf tensor input .

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