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Model Lifecycle
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## Model Lifecycle
Release dates, types and retirement status for all models in this family.

ModelTypeClassificationRelease DateRetirement DateStatusMinistral 3 - 8B Reasoningmodel versiongeneral purpose ai modelDecember 2, 2025N/AActiveMinistral 3 - 8B Instructmodel versiongeneral purpose ai modelDecember 2, 2025N/AActiveMinistral 3 - 8B Base basegeneral purpose ai modelDecember 2, 2025N/AActive

## Frequently asked questions.

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