Moonshot AI Kimi K2.7 is scheduled for retirement

DeprecationSep 17, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

Moonshot AI Kimi K2.7 will be retired on October 30, 2026. Kimi K3 is the recommended replacement. See Deprecated and retired models for migration guidance.

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