DeepSeek
DeepSeek provides high-performance AI models with a focus on reasoning and code generation at highly competitive prices. DeepSeek R1 is one of the leading open-weight reasoning models, and DeepSeek V3.2 is a strong general-purpose model.
Getting an API Key
- Visit platform.deepseek.com/api_keys
- Sign in or create an account
- Generate a new API key (starts with
sk-...) - Paste the key into AI Supreme Council under Settings > AI Model > DeepSeek
API keys are stored locally in your browser (localStorage) and are never included in shared bot URLs.
Supported Models
| Model | Context Window | Max Output | Input Price | Output Price | Capabilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek V3.2 | 128K | 8K | $0.28/MTok | $0.42/MTok | Tools, code, streaming |
| DeepSeek V3.2 Reasoner | 128K | 64K | $0.28/MTok | $0.42/MTok | Reasoning, code, streaming |
| DeepSeek R1 0528 | 65K | 8K | $0.55/MTok | $2.19/MTok | Reasoning, code, streaming |
Prices are per million tokens (MTok). Cached input available at reduced rates.
- DeepSeek V3.2 is the general-purpose default -- fast, affordable, and good at code. Best for everyday tasks.
- DeepSeek V3.2 Reasoner adds reasoning to the V3.2 base with a larger 64K output window, great for complex analysis.
- DeepSeek R1 0528 is the dedicated reasoning model -- best for math, logic, and multi-step problem solving.
Reasoning Support
DeepSeek's reasoning models (V3.2 Reasoner and R1) show their step-by-step thinking process before delivering a final answer. The reasoning content appears in a collapsible block above the response.
Since DeepSeek uses the OpenAI-compatible API format, reasoning is controlled via the Reasoning Effort setting in the bot configuration panel:
| Setting | Behavior |
|---|---|
low | Minimal reasoning |
medium | Balanced reasoning |
high | Deep reasoning |
DeepSeek R1 is also available for free through OpenRouter. If you want to try DeepSeek's reasoning without setting up a DeepSeek account, use OpenRouter with the deepseek/deepseek-r1:free model.
Competitive Pricing
DeepSeek is one of the most affordable providers available:
| Comparison | DeepSeek V3.2 | GPT-4o Mini | Claude Haiku 4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.28/MTok | $0.15/MTok | $0.80/MTok |
| Output | $0.42/MTok | $0.60/MTok | $4.00/MTok |
DeepSeek V3.2 offers output pricing lower than GPT-4o Mini while providing strong performance on coding and reasoning tasks.
OpenAI-Compatible API
DeepSeek uses a fully OpenAI-compatible API, which means:
- Standard
POST /v1/chat/completionsendpoint - Bearer token authentication
- SSE streaming
- Tool/function calling support
- Same request/response format as OpenAI
No special configuration is needed -- AI Supreme Council handles the routing automatically.
Configuration
When creating a bot profile, select DeepSeek as the provider and choose your preferred model. You can set a per-bot API key in the bot configuration panel to override the global key.
The DeepSeek provider uses the Chat Completions API at api.deepseek.com/v1/chat/completions.
Tips for Best Results
- Use V3.2 for speed and cost. It is the most responsive model for general tasks at a fraction of the cost of larger models.
- Use R1 for math and logic. DeepSeek R1 excels at mathematical reasoning, theorem proving, and complex analytical tasks.
- Try it free via OpenRouter first. DeepSeek R1 is available for free on OpenRouter, so you can evaluate it before committing to a DeepSeek API key.
- Combine with councils. DeepSeek R1 is a strong reasoning member in multi-model councils, complementing vision-capable models from other providers.