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DeepSeek Coder API

DeepSeek Coder API offers developers AI-driven tools for code generation, analysis, and transformation, enhancing productivity and code quality.

Developed by DeepSeek Inc.

99.95%Uptime
150msLatency
1.2kStars
API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Generates and completes programming code

Full Endpoint URL
https://coder.deepseek.com/completions
Implementation Example
curl -X POST 'https://coder.deepseek.com/completions' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "model": "deepseek-coder-6.7b",
  "messages": [
    {
      "role": "user",
      "content": "def fibonacci(n):"
    }
  ],
  "temperature": 0.2
}
Expected Response
{
  "usage": {
    "total_tokens": 45
  },
  "choices": [
    {
      "message": {
        "content": "if n <= 0:\n    return 0\nelif n == 1:\n    return 1\nelse:\n    return fibonacci(n-1) + fibonacci(n-2)"
      }
    }
  ]
}
Version:v1
Limit:1000 tokens/minute
Real-World Applications
  • Autogenerate CRUD endpoint scaffoldingOptimized Capability
  • Refactor legacy Python codeOptimized Capability
  • Translate JavaScript code to TypeScriptOptimized Capability
  • Embed code completion in IDE pluginsOptimized Capability
  • Automate data pipeline transformationsOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • Fast and accurate code generation
  • Wide language and framework support
  • Low latency suitable for interactive tools
  • Comprehensive documentation and SDKs
Limitations
  • Rate-limited on free tier
  • Requires internet connection
  • May need prompt adjustments for niche frameworks
  • Potential cost for high-volume usage

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Tiered monthly subscription and pay-as-you-go
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
Python, JavaScript, Java, C#
Time to Hello World

Under 10 minutes including API key setup and quickstart

Rate Limit

1000 requests per minute

Free Tier Usage

Up to 5,000 requests per month free; includes community support only.

Use Case: Best For

Software engineers, data engineers, automation developers, and IDE plugin authors

Not Recommended For

Large-scale batch code generation exceeding rate limits; scenarios requiring offline code generation

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