# Genkit DeepSeek Plugin (Community)
> **Community Plugin** — This plugin is community-maintained and is not an
> official Google or DeepSeek product. It is provided on an "as-is" basis.
This Genkit plugin provides integration with DeepSeek's AI models, including
their powerful reasoning model (R1) and general-purpose chat model (V3).
## Installation
```bash
pip install genkit-plugin-deepseek
```
Or with uv:
```bash
uv add genkit-plugin-deepseek
```
## Setup
Set your DeepSeek API key:
```bash
export DEEPSEEK_API_KEY=your-api-key
```
Get your API key from: https://platform.deepseek.com/api_keys
## Usage
```python
from genkit import Genkit
from genkit.plugins.deepseek import DeepSeek
ai = Genkit(plugins=[DeepSeek()], model='deepseek/deepseek-chat')
response = await ai.generate(prompt='Hello, DeepSeek!')
print(response.text)
```
## Supported Models
| Model | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| `deepseek/deepseek-chat` | General-purpose chat model (V3). Fast and capable. |
| `deepseek/deepseek-reasoner` | Reasoning model (R1). Shows chain-of-thought. |
## Features
- **Text Generation**: Standard chat completions
- **Streaming**: Real-time token streaming
- **Chain-of-Thought**: R1 model shows reasoning steps
- **OpenAI-Compatible**: Uses familiar API format
## Configuration
```python
from genkit.plugins.deepseek import DeepSeek
# With explicit API key
ai = Genkit(plugins=[DeepSeek(api_key='your-key')])
# With custom API URL (for proxies)
ai = Genkit(plugins=[DeepSeek(api_url='https://your-proxy.com')])
```
## Environment Variables
| Variable | Description | Required |
|----------|-------------|----------|
| `DEEPSEEK_API_KEY` | Your DeepSeek API key | Yes |
## Disclaimer
This is a **community-maintained** plugin and is not officially supported by
Google or DeepSeek. Use of DeepSeek's API is subject to
[DeepSeek's Terms of Use](https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Terms%20of%20Use.html)
and [Privacy Policy](https://chat.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Privacy%20Policy.html).
You are responsible for complying with all applicable terms when using this plugin.
- **API Key Security** — Never commit your DeepSeek API key to version control.
Use environment variables or a secrets manager.
- **Usage Limits** — Be aware of your DeepSeek plan's rate limits and token
quotas. See [DeepSeek Pricing](https://api-docs.deepseek.com/quick_start/pricing).
- **Data Handling** — Review DeepSeek's data processing practices before
sending sensitive or personally identifiable information.
## License
Apache-2.0
