When is a model deprecated from Model API, and how are users notified?

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Model API (Serverless) models can be deprecated based on actual usage and demand — low-traffic models may be retired over time. When that happens, you have two paths:

  1. Switch to a substitute model on Model API. This is often just a model-name change in your existing setup (for example deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-V3.1 → deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-V3.2).

  2. Deploy the model on a Dedicated Endpoint, where deprecated models typically remain available. See the Dedicated Endpoints quickstart.

Deprecation applies to Model API only — it does not affect Dedicated Endpoints. Models on Dedicated Endpoints are not deprecated.

We notify customers ahead of time with a deprecation notice that includes the effective date and time, the recommended substitute model, and migration guidance.