How do I install Deepseek?

Deepseek supports both local and remote installation. For local use, install it via npm (npx) and add the configuration to your AI app. For remote access, add the server URL to your MCP configuration.

Is Deepseek safe to use?

Yes. Deepseek passed MCP Marketplace's automated security scan with a score of 10/10 (low risk). Every server on MCP Marketplace is security-scanned before it's listed; see the full security report on this page for the findings and permissions.

What credentials does Deepseek need?

Deepseek requires the following credentials or environment variables: DEEPSEEK_API_KEY. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Deepseek?

Deepseek uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Deepseek MCP Server

by arikusi

Developer ToolsLow Risk10.0LocalRemote

Free

MCP server for DeepSeek AI with chat, reasoning, sessions, function calling, and cost tracking

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MCP server for DeepSeek AI with chat, reasoning, sessions, function calling, and cost tracking

Security Report

10.0

Low Risk10.0Low Risk

Valid MCP server (1 strong, 1 medium validity signals). No known CVEs in dependencies. Package registry verified. Imported from the Official MCP Registry. Trust signals: trusted author (3/3 approved).

Endpoint verified · Requires authentication · 2 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

DeepSeek API keyRequired

Environment variable: DEEPSEEK_API_KEY

How to Install & Connect

Available as Local & Remote

This plugin can run on your machine or connect to a hosted endpoint. during install.

Getting Started

Once installed, try these example prompts and explore these capabilities:

1"Ask DeepSeek to review this code for security issues"
2"Start a multi-turn debugging session with DeepSeek Reasoner"
3"Compare the cost of using deepseek-chat vs deepseek-reasoner for this task"
4Tool: deepseek_chat — Send messages to DeepSeek models with optional sessions, thinking mode, function calling, and JSON output
5Tool: deepseek_sessions — List, clear, or delete multi-turn conversation sessions
6Resource: deepseek://models — View available models with capabilities and pricing
7Resource: deepseek://usage — Check real-time token usage and cost statistics