generated: 2026-07-21
method: searched
source: >-
  https://tinker-docs.thinkingmachines.ai/tinker/model-deprecations/,
  /changelog/, /tinker/models/
name: Thinking Machines (Tinker) lifecycle
description: >-
  Versioning, deprecation, and support posture for the Tinker API, SDK, and
  supported models.
versioning:
  sdk: PyPI semver (tinker; current 0.23.1)
  changelog: https://tinker-docs.thinkingmachines.ai/changelog/
deprecation:
  policy: true
  models_policy_url: https://tinker-docs.thinkingmachines.ai/tinker/model-deprecations/
  detail: >-
    A dedicated Model Deprecations page governs when supported models are
    retired; model availability and pricing are tracked on the Models & Pricing
    page.
  models_url: https://tinker-docs.thinkingmachines.ai/tinker/models/
beta_surfaces:
- OpenAI-compatible inference API (beta; testing/internal use)
- Anthropic-compatible inference API (beta)
- Console Playground (usage not billed for now)
status_page:
  found: false
  note: No public status/uptime page was located during this pass.
support:
  email_via: https://tinker-docs.thinkingmachines.ai/support/
  discord: true
  feedback_tracker: https://github.com/thinking-machines-lab/tinker-feedback
docs: https://tinker-docs.thinkingmachines.ai/tinker/model-deprecations/