Vector Store API calls returning 504s, 503s, and generally being slow
OpenAI Developer Community
May 29, 2026
Calling it a “large update” is an absolute joke. It is, by no means, a large update. It is a piddling, tiny update, and it’s embarrassing that your system can’t handle it.
We are exploring the best way to separate ourselves from your vector store. If this is a widespread problem, I would be astonished if others aren’t also considering how best to leave.
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