llm 0.35 Release Adds New GPT-6 Astra Model
The latest llm 0.35 release brings a new OpenAI model, gpt-6-astra, to the platform.
The llm command‑line tool has been updated to version 0.35, as announced on September 7, 2026 by Simon Willison.
Among the changes, the release introduces a new OpenAI model named gpt-6-astra. This model is linked to the upcoming GPT‑6 Astra service, expanding the range of AI capabilities available through the llm interface.
The update is documented on the project's GitHub releases page, where users can download the new version and view the changelog. The addition of gpt-6-astra is highlighted as the primary new feature.
Developers interested in leveraging the new model can find more information on OpenAI’s official page for GPT‑6 Astra. The release tags also include references to the broader OpenAI ecosystem.
For further details, see the original post on Simon Willison’s blog and the GitHub release notes.
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