Consider deprecating Aspire.Azure.AI.Inference
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Description
It's been deprecated https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-classic/foundry-models/supported-languages
> Azure AI Inference beta SDK is deprecated and will be retired on August 26, 2026
Some users still think that is supported: https://github.com/dotnet/extensions/issues/7580.
Furthermore, it has already been removed from extensions: https://github.com/dotnet/extensions/pull/7096.
Contributor guide
Research direction
Start by locating the Aspire.Azure.AI.Inference package and reviewing the Azure AI Inference deprecation notice and extensions PR #7096. Determine the appropriate deprecation or removal scope for Aspire, then verify that users are no longer led to treat the integration as supported.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- azure, csharp
- Domain
- cloud
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 48/100