DeepSeek
Configure MyDeskBot to use DeepSeek models.
Overview
DeepSeek provides powerful open-source AI models with excellent performance at competitive prices.
Supported Models
- DeepSeek V3 - Most capable, high performance
- DeepSeek Coder V2 - Specialized for coding tasks
- DeepSeek V2.5 - Balanced performance and cost
- DeepSeek-VL - Multimodal capabilities
Get API Key
- Visit platform.deepseek.com
- Sign up or log in
- Go to API Keys section
- Create a new API key
- Copy the key
Configuration Options
Model Selection
| Model | Best For | Cost | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek V3 | General tasks | Low | Fast |
| DeepSeek Coder V2 | Coding tasks | Low | Fast |
| DeepSeek V2.5 | Balanced | Low | Fast |
| DeepSeek-VL | Multimodal | Medium | Medium |
Parameters
- Temperature (0-2) - Controls randomness
- Max Tokens - Maximum response length
- Top P - Nucleus sampling
Pricing
DeepSeek offers very competitive pricing compared to other providers. Check DeepSeek Pricing for current rates.
Why Choose DeepSeek?
- Excellent Value - High quality at low cost
- Open Source - Based on open-source models
- Strong Coding - Particularly good for programming
- Fast Performance - Optimized for speed
Troubleshooting
Invalid API Key
- Verify your API key is correct
- Check your account status