Model Unavailable
Three situations can prevent a model from being used in modelBridge. Each has a different cause and resolution.
Could Not Load This Model
Section titled “Could Not Load This Model”“The provider may be experiencing temporary issues. Click Retry to check again, or choose another model.”
modelBridge could not retrieve the model’s configuration from fal.ai.
Why this happens:
- fal.ai is experiencing a temporary outage or high load
- The model endpoint has changed or been removed
- Your internet connection dropped during model loading
What to do:
- Click Retry connection — this is usually a temporary issue
- If it persists, check fal.ai Status for outages
- If the model was recently renamed, remove it and re-add it by searching for the new name
Temporarily Unavailable
Section titled “Temporarily Unavailable”“This model has a configuration issue on the provider side. It usually resolves on its own — try again later or choose another model.”
The model’s API schema returned from fal.ai is incomplete or malformed. modelBridge cannot build the UI or send requests without a valid schema.
Why this happens:
- The model author is updating the model’s configuration
- fal.ai is deploying a new version of the model
- A temporary schema endpoint issue on fal.ai’s side
What to do:
- Wait and try again later — these issues usually resolve within hours
- Check whether the model works on fal.ai’s website directly
- If the issue persists for more than a day, the model may have been deprecated — try searching for a newer version
Not Fully Supported Yet
Section titled “Not Fully Supported Yet”“This model uses features not yet supported in modelBridge. Support may be added in a future update.”
The model’s schema uses input types or patterns that modelBridge does not yet handle.
Why this happens:
- The model requires a specialized input type (e.g., multi-file array with specific constraints)
- The model uses custom schema extensions that modelBridge hasn’t implemented
- The model was recently added to fal.ai with a new schema format
What to do:
- Check if a similar model in the same category is supported
- Watch for modelBridge updates — new model types are added regularly
This Is Not Your Fault
Section titled “This Is Not Your Fault”All three statuses reflect provider-side or compatibility issues, not problems with your setup, API key, or plugin installation. modelBridge automatically checks model availability and will show the model as usable again once the issue is resolved.