Deprecated and withdrawn functions
As IBM watsonx Orchestrate evolves, certain features may be deprecated or withdrawn to make way for improved functionality and better performance. This section helps you stay informed about such changes and plan your transitions accordingly.
The information on the page 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A deprecated function is still supported but might be withdrawn in a future release.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| Function | Deprecation date | Withdrawn date | Recommended action |
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| 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/. |
| Monitoring skills | 2025-04-30 |
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| Classify a document skill | 2025-08-29 | 2025-10-15 | Use Document Classifiers in agentic flows. |
| Extract Personal Identifiable Information (PII) skill | 2025-08-29 | 2025-10-15 | Use PII extraction in watsonx.ai Studio. |
Withdrawn functions
A withdrawn function is no longer supported and will not work from the date in which it was removed to the latest versions. The following table lists withdrawn functions, the date on which the function was removed, and possible functions that you can use to replace it:
| Function | Withdrawn date | Recommended action |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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