# deepseek-v3

Since October 22, 2026, Together AI answers calls to the model deepseek-v3 from a newer version.

On October 22, 2026, Together AI will retire the deepseek-v3 model. Requests made using model deepseek-v3 will be redirected so that the provider answers them from a newer model rather than failing.

- API: Together AI (api.together.xyz)
- Model: deepseek-v3
- Kind: Model retirement
- Takes effect: October 22, 2026
- Calls after that day: answered by a newer version
- Calls it hits: `model deepseek-v3`
- Source: [Deprecations page](https://docs.together.ai/docs/deprecations)
- Page: https://www.okapi.bot/models/together-ai/deepseek-v3/

## What to use instead

Move to DeepSeek-V3.1, which Together AI recommends as the replacement.