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sidebar_label: DeepSeek
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# Using DeepSeek With Roo Code

Roo Code 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., "Roo Code").
4.  **Copy the Key:**  **Important:** Copy the API key *immediately*.  You will not be able to see it again.  Store it securely.

## Supported Models

Roo Code supports the following DeepSeek models:

*   `deepseek-chat` (Recommended for coding tasks)
*	  `deepseek-reasoner` (Recommended for reasoning tasks)

## Configuration in Roo Code

1.  **Open Roo Code Settings:** Click the gear icon (<Codicon name="gear" />) in the Roo 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.

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