Cohere · model
command-r-plus-04-2024 deprecation: shutdown date & replacement
Deprecated — shutdown date not announced
- Provider
- Cohere
- Type
- model
- Announced
- Shutdown
- Not announced
- Replacement
command-r-08-2024,command-r-plus-08-2024,command-a-03-2025- Source
- Official Cohere notice
Deprecation effective September 15, 2025 (no longer available to new customers); shutdown date not stated.
How to migrate off command-r-plus-04-2024
- Find every place that references it:
grep -rn --exclude-dir={node_modules,.git,dist} "command-r-plus-04-2024" . - Replace the model ID:
- model: "command-r-plus-04-2024" + model: "command-r-08-2024" - Re-run your evals or a sample of real prompts — output style, token usage and pricing can change between models.
- Check config outside code too: environment variables, feature flags, prompt-management tools, and fine-tuned model references.
- Deploy before the shutdown date, and add the CI scanner so it cannot come back.
Also shutting down on Not announced (Cohere)
Questions
Is command-r-plus-04-2024 deprecated?
Yes. Cohere has deprecated command-r-plus-04-2024. It is deprecated; the shutdown date has not been announced.
When does command-r-plus-04-2024 shut down?
Cohere has not announced a shutdown date yet.
What should I use instead of command-r-plus-04-2024?
Cohere recommends command-r-08-2024, command-r-plus-08-2024, command-a-03-2025. Switch the model ID and re-test your prompts, since outputs, pricing and limits can differ.
What happens to requests to command-r-plus-04-2024 after the shutdown?
Requests using the retired model ID fail with an error, so any code still calling it breaks. Update and deploy before the shutdown date.