gpt-5.1-codex-mini
GPT-5.1 Codex mini (OpenAI)
Yes — GPT-5.1 Codex mini is retired. OpenAI deprecated it on April 22, 2026 and shut it down on July 23, 2026; API requests to it now fail. The recommended replacement is GPT-5.6 Terra.
The small Codex model for editor-loop completions, where a 200ms difference in latency is more valuable than a smarter answer. Retired July 23, 2026.
The facts
| Provider | OpenAI |
|---|---|
| Model id | gpt-5.1-codex-mini |
| Released | — |
| Deprecated | April 22, 2026 |
| Shutdown | July 23, 2026 · 7 days ago |
| Status | Retired |
| Last verified | July 30, 2026 |
What to use instead
OpenAI names Terra rather than a Codex id here. For editor-latency work gpt-5.3-codex-spark is the closer fit.
What parameters gpt-5.6-terra accepts on modelparams.dev
Change the id
In most cases the migration is one string. Check the parameter differences before you ship — newer models drop older sampling knobs more often than they add them.
- "model": "gpt-5.1-codex-mini"
+ "model": "gpt-5.6-terra"
Frequently asked questions
- When did OpenAI GPT-5.1 Codex mini shut down?
- OpenAI GPT-5.1 Codex mini shut down on July 23, 2026. API requests to it fail from that date onward.
- What replaces OpenAI GPT-5.1 Codex mini?
- OpenAI recommends GPT-5.6 Terra (`gpt-5.6-terra`) as the replacement for OpenAI GPT-5.1 Codex mini. OpenAI names Terra rather than a Codex id here. For editor-latency work gpt-5.3-codex-spark is the closer fit.
- Is OpenAI GPT-5.1 Codex mini still available?
- No. OpenAI GPT-5.1 Codex mini is retired and no longer served — it was shut down on July 23, 2026. Calls to it return an error.
- How do I migrate from OpenAI GPT-5.1 Codex mini to gpt-5.6-terra?
- Swap the model id in your API call: replace "gpt-5.1-codex-mini" with "gpt-5.6-terra". OpenAI names Terra rather than a Codex id here. For editor-latency work gpt-5.3-codex-spark is the closer fit.
Sources
- OpenAI API deprecations · developers.openai.com · accessed July 30, 2026
Found something wrong? The data is one YAML file — edit it on GitHub.
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Drop the badge in a README so it turns red the day this model is retired:
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