deepseek.md

sidebar_label	DeepSeek
description	Configure DeepSeek's chat and reasoning models in Zoo Code. Access deepseek-chat and deepseek-reasoner for coding and complex reasoning tasks.
keywords	deepseek deepseek chat deepseek reasoner zoo code api provider reasoning ai coding ai deepseek r1

Using DeepSeek With Zoo Code

Zoo Code supports accessing models through the DeepSeek API, including deepseek-chat and deepseek-reasoner.

Website: https://platform.deepseek.com/

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Getting an API Key

1. Sign Up/Sign In: Go to the DeepSeek Platform. Create an account or sign in.
2. Navigate to API Keys: Find your API keys in the API keys section of the platform.
3. Create a Key: Click "Create new API key". Give your key a descriptive name (e.g., "Zoo Code").
4. Copy the Key: Important: Copy the API key immediately. You will not be able to see it again. Store it securely.

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Available Models

Zoo Code supports all models available through the DeepSeek API.

For the complete, up-to-date model list, see DeepSeek's API documentation.

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Configuration in Zoo Code

1. Open Zoo Code Settings: Click the gear icon () in the Zoo Code panel.
2. Select Provider: Choose "DeepSeek" from the "API Provider" dropdown.
3. Enter API Key: Paste your DeepSeek API key into the "DeepSeek API Key" field.
4. Select Model: Choose your desired model from the "Model" dropdown.

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Tips and Notes

• Image Input: deepseek-v4-pro and deepseek-v4-flash support image (vision) inputs, so you can attach images in chat when using these models. The legacy deepseek-chat and deepseek-reasoner aliases do not support images.
• Pricing: Refer to the DeepSeek Pricing page for details on model costs.