drop_model

Use the drop model operation to remove a loaded model from the database.

Drops the specified embedding or reranking model. Models currently in use by vector tables cannot be dropped and will throw an error.

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Value Range	Required	Default	Description	Notes
model_name	str	Valid model identifier	Yes	No default	Name of the model to drop.	Model must exist and must not be referenced by an integrated embedding vector table.

Raises Exception – InvalidModelNameFormatError may be raised when the model name is invalid. The operation can also fail if the model does not exist or is still associated with a vector table.

Drop a model

response = client.drop_model(model_name="SAMPLE_MODEL")

Return type DropModelResponse

Returns JSON response confirming model deletion. Example response:

{
    "dropped": "SAMPLE_MODEL",
    "message": "Model SAMPLE_MODEL dropped successfully"
}