> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.baseten.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Deprecation

> Baseten's deprecation policy for Model APIs

Open-source models advance rapidly. Baseten prioritizes serving the highest-quality models and deprecates specific Model APIs when stronger alternatives become available. When Baseten selects a model for deprecation, it follows this process:

## Announcement

* Baseten announces deprecations approximately two weeks before the deprecation date.
* Baseten updates the documentation to identify the deprecated model and recommend a replacement.
* Baseten contacts affected users by email.

## Transition

The deprecated model remains fully functional until the deprecation date.
You have approximately two weeks to transition using one of these options:

* Migrate to a dedicated deployment with the deprecated model weights. [Contact us](https://www.baseten.co/talk-to-us/deprecation-inquiry/) for assistance.
* Update your code to use an active model (the deprecation announcement recommends one).

## Deprecation date

* The deprecated model ID becomes inactive and returns an error for all requests.
* Baseten publishes a changelog notification with the recommended replacement.

## Planned deprecations

No deprecations are currently scheduled.

## Next steps

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  <Card title="Supported models" icon="layer-group" href="/inference/model-apis/overview#supported-models">
    See the models currently available through Model APIs
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dedicated deployments" icon="server" href="/development/model/overview">
    Deploy a model with Truss to keep using specific weights
  </Card>
</CardGroup>