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grok-4-0709 model retirement
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On May 15, 2026, model grok-4-0709 was retired. Calls targeting this model are now redirected to grok-4.3 with low reasoning effort instead of being served by the original model.
What to use instead of grok-4-0709
Move to grok-4.3 with low reasoning effort, as recommended by xAI.
In xAI's words
Model being retired: grok-4-0709; Redirect target after May 15: grok-4.3 with low reasoning effort
Facts
- API
- xAI
api.x.ai - Model
grok-4-0709- Released
- July 9, 2025 (models.dev)
- Kind
- Model retirement
- Takes effect
- May 15, 2026
- Calls after that day
- Answered by a newer version
- Source
- Model notices
- Last updated
- Verified
- , against xAI's own pages
Questions
When does this change take effect?
Since May 15, 2026, xAI answers calls to the model grok-4-0709 from a newer version.
What happens to calls after May 15, 2026?
xAI answers them from a newer version. The response can differ from what your code expects.
When was grok-4-0709 released?
grok-4-0709 was released on July 9, 2025, 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.
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