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DeepSeek	Integrate DeepSeek's powerful AI models into your applications with minimal setup.	/ai/docs/deepseek

DeepSeek

The DeepSeek provider delivers access to DeepSeek's advanced AI models through the AI SDK, bringing reasoning capabilities to your applications.

Setup

### Generate API Key

Visit the [DeepSeek Platform](https://platform.deepseek.com/) and navigate to the API keys section to create your personal secret key.

### Add API Key to Environment

Add your generated API key to your project's `.env` file (e.g., in `apps/web`):

```bash title=".env"
DEEPSEEK_API_KEY=your-api-key
```

### Configure Provider (Optional)

The starter kit automatically utilizes the `DEEPSEEK_API_KEY` environment variable. For advanced configurations, consult the comprehensive [AI SDK DeepSeek documentation](https://sdk.vercel.ai/providers/ai-sdk-providers/deepseek#provider-instance).

Features

Utilize DeepSeek's language models, known for their deep reasoning capabilities, for tasks like text generation, translation, and conversational AI applications. Tap into models with reasoning abilities designed specifically for complex problem-solving, logical deduction, and analytical tasks that require deep understanding. Enable language models to interact with external tools and functions, allowing for more complex and automated task execution.

Use Cases

Create intelligent chatbots that engage in natural, meaningful conversations and assist users with a wide range of tasks. Experience this capability in our [Chat Demo](/ai/docs/chat). Produce diverse, high-quality creative text content including articles, summaries, code explanations, and marketing copy with language understanding. Integrate language models with other tools via function calling to automate processes like data analysis or report generation.

Links

• DeepSeek Website
• DeepSeek Platform
• AI SDK - DeepSeek Provider Docs