How do I integrate the DeepSeek API with OpenAI

To integrate the DeepSeek API with OpenAI, you can follow these steps, which are applicable for various programming environments:

Step 1: Obtain Your API Key

- Sign up for an account on the DeepSeek platform and navigate to the âAPI Keysâ section to create and manage your API keys.

Step 2: Set Up Your Environment

- Use the base URL for API requests: `https://api.deepseek.com`.

Step 3: Install Required Libraries

- If you're using Python, ensure you have the OpenAI library installed. You can do this using pip:

bash
pip install openai

Step 4: Configure Your API Client

- You can set your DeepSeek API key in your environment variables or directly in your code. Here's how to do it in Python:

python
import os
from openai import OpenAI

# Set your API key as an environment variable or directly in the code
os.environ['DEEPSEEK_API_KEY'] = 'your-api-key-here'

client = OpenAI(api_key=os.getenv('DEEPSEEK_API_KEY'), base_url="https://api.deepseek.com")

Step 5: Make an API Call

- You can now make requests to the DeepSeek API. Hereâs an example of how to send a chat request:

python
response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="deepseek-chat",
    messages=[
        {"role": "system", "content": "You are a helpful assistant."},
        {"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}
    ],
    stream=False
)

print(response.choices[0].message['content'])

Additional Considerations

- Ensure that you handle your API key securely and do not hardcode it directly into your scripts if possible.
- For environments like Node.js, similar principles apply, but you will use the appropriate libraries and syntax for that language.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully integrate the DeepSeek API with OpenAI's functionalities, enabling you to leverage both platforms effectively.

Citations:
[1] https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!technology/openai-claims-that-chinese-startup-deepseek-stole-its-apis-to-train-the-r1-ai-model-enn25013002089
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/homeassistant/comments/1ibwney/easiest_way_to_use_deepseek_web_api/
[3] https://python.useinstructor.com/integrations/deepseek/
[4] https://meetcody.ai/blog/deepseek-r1-api-pricing/
[5] https://api-docs.deepseek.com
[6] https://metaschool.so/articles/deepseek-v3
[7] https://pipedream.com/apps/openai/integrations/deepseek
[8] https://docs.aicontentlabs.com/articles/deepseek-api-key/
[9] https://api-docs.deepseek.com/news/news250120

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