On August 27, 2025, we will officially deprecate Throb.dev, our AI coding assistant for developers. While it's been helpful for quick AI prompts and context-driven code support, it doesn't meet the expectations of a modern technical environment.
All users will continue to have access to their past conversations (as well as start new chats) until the shutdown, and throb-v1 will remain available for developers interacting through the Secton API even after the shutdown.
Why Throb Is Being Deprecated
Throb is powered by throb-v1 (being Llama 3.1 under the hood), with carefully tuned instructions for coding. However, the model's knowledge cutoff was in December 2023, and the software ecosystem has moved significantly since then:
- New frameworks, libraries, and deployment strategies
- Changing security models and package infrastructure
Throb still performs reasonably for lightweight prompts, but its context and recommendations no longer reflect the fast-changing realities of modern development. As a result, we feel it's time to close this chapter.
What's Happening On August 27th
Here's what to expect on the deprecation date:
- The Throb.dev site will shut down and redirect to this blog post
- Backend infrastructure will begin a phased shutdown
- All data will be retained for a small period and wiped afterwards
API Will Remain Available
While the hosted experience is winding down, we're keeping throb-v1 live on Secton Platform. This means:
- Developers can continue using the core model in custom tools
- It's still available for sandbox use, demos, or internal prototypes
- We recommend other models for production use, but the API remains stable
What's Next
We're not announcing a replacement today. We're exploring what lightweight, developer-facing AI interfaces should look like; and how best to serve the next wave of tooling.
If and when something new emerges, we'll be sure to share it.
Thank You
To everyone who used Throb.dev -- whether for code, brainstorming, or just curiosity -- thank you.
We're grateful for the feedback, support, and ideas you've shared. If you need help transitioning, or want to continue using the API, you can reach us any time at management@secton.org.
— The Secton Team