Important update: Deprecation of select models and features (Cohere platform and API)

July 25, 2025

Dear Valued Customer,

We’re writing to share an important update about changes to our models and features on the Cohere SaaS Platform and API. Effective 15th September, 2025 we’ll be deprecating select models and features that have reached their end-of-life to streamline our offerings and solutions. These changes reflect our focus on innovation and ensuring you have access to the best-performing tools available.

Models that will be deprecated:

command-light (legacy) - Generative | Documentation
command (legacy) - Generative | Documentation
command-r (command-r-03-2024) - Chat | Documentation
command-r-plus (command-r-04-2024) - Chat | Documentation
summarize - Summarize | Migration guide

Alternatives for Deprecated Models: command-r-08-2024, command-r-plus-08-2024, command-a-03-2025 (Best model across domains)

Model Fine-Tuning:

As part of this transition, we’re also retiring our fine-tuning capabilities across the platform, including both the Dashboard UI and API for all models and features. All models that were fine-tuned on the cohere platform will be disabled as part of this deprecation. Datasets used for finetuning will be available for users to download.

command-light finetuned - Generative

command finetuned - Generative

command-r finetuned - Chat | Documentation

classify finetuned - Classify | Documentation

rerank finetuned: Rerank | Documentation

API Endpoints & Parameters:

/v1/connectors: API Endpoint
/v1/generate: API Endpoint
/v1/summarize: API Endpoint
/v1/classify: API Endpoint
/v1/chat/parameters: connectors & search_queries_only | API Parameters

Features:

Slack App: Release Blog
Fine-tuning (Dashboard & API): FT-Dashboard | Programmatic Finetuning
Coral Web UI (coral.cohere.com / chat.cohere.com): Chatbot web-ui powered by Cohere’s Command model | Chat - Coral Web UI

This decision is driven by our commitment to align with evolving market needs, and optimize resources.The platform now features updated models such as Command A, built with enhanced capabilities over previous generations. For detailed information, please refer to the technical documentation for Command A. While the deprecated models and features have served us well, this transition ensures we remain at the forefront of innovation while delivering the best models for our customers.

How to Reach Out for Support

Our dedicated support team is ready to assist you with personalized guidance, whether you need help planning your migration, understanding new features, or resolving technical challenges. For immediate assistance, please reach out to us at support@cohere.com or explore our comprehensive documentation for additional resources. We’re committed to making this process effortless for you.

We encourage you to assess your current usage of the deprecated models and features and plan your transition to the recommended alternatives. Our team is ready to provide support and ensure a smooth migration process.

Thank you for your understanding and continued partnership. We are excited to continue delivering innovative AI solutions that drive your success.

Best regards,
The Cohere Support Team