DeepSeek Integration - Autohand Docs

Q: How do I configure the Autohand DeepSeek integration?

Set DEEPSEEK_API_KEY or store the key in Autohand config, select the deepseek provider, and choose a supported model ID.

Quick answer

What is the Autohand DeepSeek integration?

The Autohand DeepSeek integration connects the coding agent to DeepSeek through its OpenAI-compatible API. It uses API-key authentication and lets you select an account-supported model with the Autohand provider and model controls.

Status: Available
Requires: A DeepSeek API key and access to the model you select.
Configure with: Set DEEPSEEK_API_KEY or store the key in Autohand config, select the deepseek provider, and choose a supported model ID.
Best for: Hosted coding and reasoning sessions through a DeepSeek account.

Know before you start: Confirm model IDs, quotas, context limits, and availability in the DeepSeek account before production use.

Overview

DeepSeek is a good fit for coding, reasoning, and cost-sensitive agent sessions. Autohand supports the deepseek provider with API-key authentication and model switching through /model.

Setup

Create a DeepSeek API key from the DeepSeek platform.
Set DEEPSEEK_API_KEY or save the key in Autohand config.
Select a DeepSeek model during setup or with /model.

export DEEPSEEK_API_KEY="your-deepseek-api-key"

autohand --provider deepseek --model deepseek-v4-flash

CLI configuration

{
  "provider": "deepseek",
  "deepseek": {
    "apiKey": "${DEEPSEEK_API_KEY}",
    "baseUrl": "https://api.deepseek.com",
    "model": "deepseek-v4-flash"
  }
}

Option	Description	Default
`apiKey`	Your DeepSeek API key	-
`baseUrl`	DeepSeek API endpoint	`https://api.deepseek.com`
`model`	DeepSeek model ID	`deepseek-v4-flash`

Models

Model	Best for
`deepseek-v4-flash`	Fast default model for coding and agent loops
`deepseek-v4-pro`	Stronger reasoning and code review
`deepseek-chat`	Legacy non-thinking alias
`deepseek-reasoner`	Legacy reasoning alias

Troubleshooting

Issue	Fix
Invalid API key	Check `DEEPSEEK_API_KEY` or `deepseek.apiKey`.
Model not found	Use `deepseek-v4-flash` or `deepseek-v4-pro`.
Network or proxy issues	Set `deepseek.baseUrl` only when routing through an approved proxy.

Common questions

DeepSeek integration FAQ

How do I configure the Autohand DeepSeek integration?

Set DEEPSEEK_API_KEY or store the key in Autohand config, select the deepseek provider, and choose a supported model ID.

What does the Autohand DeepSeek integration require?

A DeepSeek API key and access to the model you select.

What limitations should I know about?

Confirm model IDs, quotas, context limits, and availability in the DeepSeek account before production use.