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`pixtral-12b-2409` deprecation: shutdown date & replacement

Shut down December 31, 2025

'announced' is the deprecation date from the table. Replacement is given as a display name (API id not stated in the table).

How to migrate off pixtral-12b-2409

Find every place that references it:

grep -rn --exclude-dir={node_modules,.git,dist} "pixtral-12b-2409" .

Replace the model ID:

- model: "pixtral-12b-2409"
+ model: "Ministral 3 14B"

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 December 31, 2025, and add the CI scanner so it cannot come back.

Is pixtral-12b-2409 deprecated?

Yes. Mistral AI has deprecated pixtral-12b-2409. It was shut down on December 31, 2025.

When does pixtral-12b-2409 shut down?

December 31, 2025, according to Mistral AI's official deprecation notice.

What should I use instead of pixtral-12b-2409?

Mistral AI recommends Ministral 3 14B. Switch the model ID and re-test your prompts, since outputs, pricing and limits can differ.

What happens to requests to pixtral-12b-2409 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.