To successfully make requests using the DeepSeek API, you need to adhere to specific requirements for the request template. Below are the key components and parameters that must be included in your API requests:
API Key
- Authorization: Each request must include an API key for authentication. This key can be set in the headers as follows:
Authorization: Bearer
Base URL
- Endpoint: The base URL for the DeepSeek API is:
https://api.deepseek.com
Request Structure
- Content-Type: The `Content-Type` header should be set to `application/json` to indicate that you are sending JSON data.Required Parameters
When making a request, you typically need to include the following parameters in the body of your request:- model: Specify the model you wish to use (e.g., `"deepseek-chat"`).
- messages: This is an array of message objects that define the conversation context. Each message should have a role and content:
- role: Can be "system", "user", or "assistant".
- content: The text of the message.
Example Request Body
Hereâs an example of how your request body might look:json
{
"model": "deepseek-chat",
"messages": [
{"role": "system", "content": "You are a helpful assistant."},
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}
],
"stream": false
}
The `stream` parameter can be set to `true` if you want to enable streaming responses.
Optional Parameters
You can also include optional parameters such as:- temperature: Controls randomness in responses (typically a float between 0 and 1).
- max_tokens: Sets a limit on the number of tokens in the response.
- timeout: Defines how long to wait for a response before timing out.
- max_retries: Specifies how many times to retry a request if it fails.
These parameters help customize the behavior of the API according to your needs.
By following these requirements and structuring your requests correctly, you can effectively interact with the DeepSeek API.
Citations:
[1] https://deepseekapp.net/how-to-get-deepseek-api-key-a-complete-guide/
[2] https://python.langchain.com/api_reference/deepseek/chat_models/langchain_deepseek.chat_models.ChatDeepSeek.html
[3] https://dev.to/auden/how-to-use-deepseek-api-and-enable-streaming-output-for-debugging-1ah9
[4] https://github.com/deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-Coder/blob/main/README.md
[5] https://api-docs.deepseek.com
[6] https://relevanceai.com/llm-models/explore-deepseek-v25-for-better-data-insights
[7] https://thinhdanggroup.github.io/blog-on-chat-deepseek-r1-api/
[8] https://platform.deepseek.com/downloads/DeepSeek%20Open%20Platform%20Terms%20of%20Service.html