Deprecated and withdrawn functions
The IBM watsonx Orchestrate product is evolving continuously and as technology improves, functions might get deprecated and withdrawn from support. For each function, you can get the date of deprecation and a recommended course of action.
This information is regularly updated to reflect the latest changes on IBM watsonx Orchestrate for a smooth transition from deprecated functions to their recommended replacements.
Deprecated functions
A deprecated function is still supported but might be withdrawn in a future release. The following table lists deprecated functions, the date on which the function was deprecated, and recommended actions, when available:
| Function | Deprecation date | Withdrawn date | Recommended action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autolearning feature in watsonx Orchestrate | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-16 |
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| IntelePeer free phone number service for watsonx Orchestrate | 2025-05-22 | 2025-07-31 | Migrate your phone numbers to Twilio or another telephony provider. Update your phone numbers and adjust your integration settings in watsonx Orchestrate. For assistance with the transition, contact support at https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/. |
| Direct skill run in the AI chat | 2025-04-30 | — | Use tools to complete specific tasks through AI agents. For more information about how to create tools, see Adding tools to agents. You might continue using apps and skills in the AI agent, while you plan to transition to tools. |
| Monitoring skills | 2025-04-30 |
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Withdrawn functions
A withdrawn function is no longer supported and will not work from the date in which it was removed to the latest versions. The following table lists withdrawn functions, the date on which the function was removed, and possible functions that you can use to replace it:
| Function | Withdrawn date | Recommended action |
|---|---|---|
| Autolearn feature in AI assistant builder | 2025-06-16 | – |
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