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Overview

DeepSeek provides high-quality language models at very competitive prices, including their advanced reasoning model DeepSeek R1.

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Supported Models

ModelDescriptionBest For
DeepSeek ChatGeneral chat modelDaily tasks
DeepSeek ReasonerAdvanced reasoningComplex problems

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Setup

1

Get API Key

  1. Go to DeepSeek Platform
  2. Sign in or create an account
  3. Navigate to API Keys
  4. Create a new API key
2

Configure in EnConvo

  1. Open Settings → AI Provider
  2. Select DeepSeek
  3. Go to Credentials module
  4. Enter your API key
3

Select Model

Choose your preferred model from the dropdown

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Configuration

SettingDescriptionDefault
CredentialsAPI key configurationRequired
Model NameModel to useDeepSeek Chat
TemperatureCreativity (0-2)0.6

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Validate and Use

1

Validate credentials

Click Validate in the DeepSeek credential settings. If validation fails, confirm the API key is active and your DeepSeek account has available balance.
2

Choose the model type

Use DeepSeek Chat for general work and DeepSeek Reasoner when you need multi-step reasoning, coding analysis, or math.
3

Test response latency

Send a short prompt first. Reasoning requests can take longer than chat requests because the model spends more time thinking.

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Reasoning Effort

For DeepSeek Reasoner model:
LevelDescription
LowFast, economical
MediumBalanced
HighThorough reasoning

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Pricing

DeepSeek offers very competitive pricing:
ModelInputOutput
DeepSeek Chat~$0.14/1M~$0.28/1M
DeepSeek Reasoner~$0.55/1M~$2.19/1M
DeepSeek is one of the most affordable high-quality providers available.

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Best Practices

  • DeepSeek Chat: General conversations, writing
  • DeepSeek Reasoner: Math, coding, complex analysis
DeepSeek is already very affordable - use Reasoner when you need advanced capabilities

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Troubleshooting

  • Check your network connection
  • Verify API key is correct
  • DeepSeek Reasoner takes longer for complex tasks
  • This is normal for reasoning models