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API Documentation

Welcome to the DeepSeekApi.io API documentation. This guide will help you understand how to use our API services effectively.

API Services Overview​

We currently offer the following API services:

  1. DeepSeek Chat API
    • Real-time conversation interface
    • Context-aware responses
    • Stream response support

Basic Information​

Before using the APIs, please make sure to:

  1. Get your API key from API Key Management Page
  2. Review the Authentication guide
  3. Understand the Credits System

Getting Started​

Authentication​

All APIs require Bearer Token authentication:

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Important:

  • Keep your API key secure
  • Never share your API key
  • Reset immediately if compromised

Error Handling​

Our APIs use standard HTTP status codes along with detailed error messages:

CodeDescription
200Success - The request was successful
400Invalid Parameters - The request parameters are invalid
401Unauthorized - Authentication is required or failed
404Not Found - Invalid request method or path
405Rate Limited - API call frequency exceeds the limit
413Content Too Large - Topic or prompt is too long
429Insufficient Credits - Account has insufficient credits
455Maintenance - System is under maintenance
500Server Error - Internal server error occurred

API Services​

DeepSeek Chat​

The DeepSeek Chat API provides advanced natural language processing capabilities:

  • Real-time conversation interface
  • Context maintenance through session IDs
  • Stream response for immediate feedback

Learn more about Chat API →

Credits Management​

Monitor and manage your API usage through the credits system:

  • Check remaining credits
  • Track usage history
  • Set up usage alerts

Learn more about Credits →

Best Practices​

  1. Session Management

    • Use consistent session IDs for related conversations
    • Clean up unused sessions
    • Handle session timeouts gracefully
  2. Error Handling

    • Implement proper error handling
    • Use retry mechanisms for transient failures
    • Monitor credit usage
  3. Performance Optimization

    • Process stream responses efficiently
    • Implement proper request timeouts
    • Cache responses when appropriate

Need Help?​

If you encounter any issues or have questions, please contact us through:

Language Support

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