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# DeepSeek

> Learn how to configure and use DeepSeek models like deepseek-chat and deepseek-reasoner with Cline.

Cline supports accessing models through the DeepSeek API, including `deepseek-chat` and `deepseek-reasoner`.

**Website:** [https://platform.deepseek.com/](https://platform.deepseek.com/)

### Getting an API Key

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

### Supported Models

Cline supports the following DeepSeek models:

* `deepseek-chat` - General-purpose chat model with 128K context, built-in context caching, and competitive pricing ($0.27/M cache writes, $0.07/M cache reads, \$1.10/M output)
* `deepseek-reasoner` - Reasoning model with step-by-step thinking capabilities and 128K context ($0.55/M cache writes, $0.14/M cache reads, \$2.19/M output)

### Configuration in Cline

1. **Open Cline Settings:** Click the ⚙️ icon in the Cline 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.

### Tips and Notes

* **Pricing:** Refer to the [DeepSeek Pricing](https://api-docs.deepseek.com/quick_start/pricing/) page for details on model costs.