Cohere · model
command 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
- Find every place that references it:
grep -rn --exclude-dir={node_modules,.git,dist} "command" . - Replace the model ID:
- model: "command" + 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)
/v1/classify/v1/connectors/v1/generate/v1/summarizecommand-lightcommand-r-03-2024command-r-plus-04-2024
Questions
Is command deprecated?
Yes. Cohere has deprecated command. It is deprecated; the shutdown date has not been announced.
When does command shut down?
Cohere has not announced a shutdown date yet.
What should I use instead of command?
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 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.