Use DeepSeek from Claude
Add the DeepSeek connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use it from every channel in that Space.
ConnectorDeepSeek
DeepSeek integration for Claude and Codex
Create a DeepSeek connection, then control which Spaces can use its approved tools and data without pasting credentials into prompts or threads.
CategoryDeveloper Tools & IT
Use DeepSeek from Codex
Add the DeepSeek connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use it from every channel in that Space.
Use DeepSeek from Sidekick
Connect your own OpenClaw to Sidekick while Type provides the conversations, permissions, connections, skills, and automations.
Developer Tools & IT
What the DeepSeek connector can do
DeepSeek provides a range of AI products and services, including a chatbot, a search engine, and a language model.
One connection, many Spaces
Connect DeepSeek once, then decide which Spaces can use it in threads, skills, automations, and coding work.
Representative actions
- Create Anthropic Message
Tool to create a model response using DeepSeek's Anthropic-compatible API format with support for system prompts, tool calling, streaming, and thinking mode. Use when you need to generate chat completions using the Anthropic Messages API format. Requires base_url='https://api.deepseek.com/anthropic' or metadata base_url ending with '/anthropic'. Supports extended thinking, function calling with tools, and streaming responses. Note: Images and documents are not supported in content blocks.
- Create Chat Completion
Tool to create a chat completion using DeepSeek models (deepseek-chat or deepseek-reasoner). Use when you need to generate AI responses to chat conversations. Supports streaming, tool/function calling, and various parameters to control generation behavior (temperature, max_tokens, etc.).
- Get User Balance
Tool to get user's current account balance including granted and topped-up balances with detailed breakdown by currency (CNY or USD). Use when you need to check if the user has sufficient balance for API calls or to view detailed balance information.
- List Models
Tool to list currently available DeepSeek models and provides basic information about each one such as the owner and availability. Use when you need to discover which models are available for API calls.
Connection
API and auth details
DeepSeek provides OpenAI/Anthropic-compatible model APIs for chat completions and reasoning-capable language models. Public docs cover first API calls, model selection, request parameters, SDK compatibility, API-key authentication, and using DeepSeek as a backend model in coding agents and compatible tools.
- Source
- Type catalog metadata
- Auth schemes
- API key
- API docs
- https://api-docs.deepseek.com/
- Official site
- https://www.deepseek.com/
Source links
FAQ
Questions people ask before connecting DeepSeek
Can Claude use DeepSeek?
Yes. Add a DeepSeek connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Can Codex work with DeepSeek through Type?
Yes. Add a DeepSeek connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Is this the same as a DeepSeek MCP server?
Not exactly. Type uses connectors and connections to give selected Spaces access to approved app tools and data. Some connectors use hosted MCP, while others use OAuth, API keys, service accounts, or custom APIs.
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