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 # ModelService
 
+> ❗ `llm-d-model-service` is a Kubernetes operator that manages ModelService objects in `llm-d-deployer`. This project is now deprecated and no longer under active maintenance. The [ModelService helm chart proposal](https://github.com/llm-d/llm-d/blob/dev/docs/proposals/modelservice.md) was accepted by llm-d on June 10, 2025. In summary, the core functionality previously handled by llm-d-model-service is now provided by a Helm chart.
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+> For the latest updates and continued development, please refer to:
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+👉 [llm-d-incubation/llm-d-modelservice](https://github.com/llm-d-incubation/llm-d-modelservice)
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 > *ModelService* declaratively provisions and maintains the Kubernetes resources needed to serve a base model for inference.
 
 A *ModelService* custom resource encapsulates the desired state of workloads and routing associated with a single base model. It automates the management of Kubernetes resources, including:
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 7. Prometheus metrics exporter: Emit controller metrics
 
 8. Enable multi-node inferencing: for instance, using LWS integration
+# llm-d-modelservice