Together AI
deepseek-v3 model retirement
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On November 6, 2026, Together AI retired model deepseek-v3. Calls to model deepseek-v3 are now redirected to a newer model rather than failing. Together AI answers these requests using DeepSeek-V3.1, featuring the same architecture with targeted improvements.
What to use instead of deepseek-v3
Move to DeepSeek-V3.1, as recommended by Together AI.
In Together AI's words
Original model: DeepSeek-V3; Redirects to: DeepSeek-V3.1; Notes: Same architecture, targeted improvements
Facts
- API
- Together AI
api.together.xyz - Model
deepseek-v3- Released
- December 1, 2024 (models.dev)
- Kind
- Model retirement
- Takes effect
- November 6, 2026
- Calls after that day
- Answered by a newer version
- Source
- Deprecations page
- Last updated
- Verified
- , against Together AI's own pages
Questions
When does this change take effect?
Since November 6, 2026, Together AI answers calls to the model deepseek-v3 from a newer version.
What happens to calls after November 6, 2026?
Together AI answers them from a newer version. The response can differ from what your code expects.
When was deepseek-v3 released?
deepseek-v3 was released on December 1, 2024, according to models.dev.
How do I find the calls this hits in my code?
Okapi reads your repository, finds the calls this change hits and opens a pull request with the fix. It never commits to your branches: every change comes as a pull request you review.
deepseek-v3 on other APIs 3
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Together AI
deepseek-ai/deepseek-v3Model retirement Stopped working -
No date
Alibaba Model Studio
deepseek-v3Model retirement Deprecated, no date -
No date
iFlow
deepseek-v3Model retirement Deprecated, no date
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