DeepSeek Chat API

Access DeepSeek Chat from DeepSeek using Puter.js AI API.

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DeepSeek Chat is the general-purpose conversational alias that points to the latest DeepSeek V3 chat model, a 671B parameter Mixture-of-Experts LLM optimized for everyday conversations, coding assistance, and general tasks. It supports 128K context and provides fast, direct responses without explicit reasoning chains.

Context Window 128K

tokens

Max Output 8K

tokens

Input Cost $0.56

per million tokens

Output Cost $1.68

per million tokens

Input text

modalities

Tool Use Yes

 

Knowledge Cutoff Jul 2024

 

Release Date Dec 26, 2024

 

API Usage Example

Add DeepSeek Chat to your app with just a few lines of code.
No API keys, no backend, no configuration required.

// npm install @heyputer/puter.js
import { puter } from '@heyputer/puter.js';

puter.ai.chat("Explain quantum computing in simple terms", {
    model: "deepseek/deepseek-chat"
}).then(response => {
    document.body.innerHTML = response.message.content;
});

<html>
<body>
    <script src="https://js.puter.com/v2/"></script>
    <script>
        puter.ai.chat("Explain quantum computing in simple terms", {
            model: "deepseek/deepseek-chat"
        }).then(response => {
            document.body.innerHTML = response.message.content;
        });
    </script>
</body>
</html>

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this DeepSeek Chat API about?

The DeepSeek Chat API gives you access to DeepSeek's chat model through Puter.js. With just a few lines of JavaScript, you can integrate DeepSeek Chat into any web app or Node.js project — no API keys, no backend, and no configuration required.

Who created DeepSeek Chat?

DeepSeek Chat was created by DeepSeek and released on Dec 26, 2024.

What is the context window of DeepSeek Chat?

DeepSeek Chat supports a context window of 128K tokens. For reference, that is roughly equivalent to 256 pages of text.

What is the max output length of DeepSeek Chat?

DeepSeek Chat can generate up to 8K tokens in a single response.

What is the knowledge cutoff of DeepSeek Chat?

DeepSeek Chat has a knowledge cutoff date of Jul 2024. This means the model was trained on data available up to that date.

What types of input can DeepSeek Chat process?

DeepSeek Chat accepts the following input types: text. It produces: text.

Does DeepSeek Chat support tool use (function calling)?

Yes, DeepSeek Chat supports tool use (function calling), allowing it to interact with external tools, APIs, and data sources as part of its response flow.

How much does it cost?
The DeepSeek Chat API is available through the User-Pays Model. As a developer, you can add the DeepSeek Chat API to your app for free — your users pay for their own AI costs directly.
Price per 1M tokens
Input$0.56
Output$1.68
How do I access the DeepSeek Chat API?

You can access the DeepSeek Chat API with just a few lines of JavaScript — no API keys, no backend, and no configuration required. Include the Puter.js library in your project and start making calls right away. For more details, check out our documentation.

Does the DeepSeek Chat API work with React / Vue / Vanilla JS / Node / etc.?

Yes — the DeepSeek Chat API works with any JavaScript framework, Node.js, or plain HTML through Puter.js. Just include the library and start building. See the documentation for more details.

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