DeepSeek Coder API
Dedicated coding model. Use DeepSeek V4 Flash for coding tasks in new projects.
💰 Save up to 70% vs official DeepSeek pricingTechnical Specifications
| Provider | DeepSeek |
| Model Family | DeepSeek Coder |
| Release Date | 2024-06 |
| Context Window | 128K |
| Max Output Tokens | 4,096 |
| Input Price | $0.14 / 1M tokens |
| Output Price | $0.28 / 1M tokens |
| Vision Support | No |
| Function Calling | No |
| JSON Mode | No |
| Streaming | No |
| Fine Tuning | Not Available |
| Status | Deprecated ⚠ |
Overview
DeepSeek Coder is DeepSeek's previous deepseek-class AI model, released in 2024-06. Dedicated coding model. Use DeepSeek V4 Flash for coding tasks in new projects.
With a 128K context window and maximum output of 4,096 tokens, DeepSeek Coder is well-suited for code specialist and cheapest option. At $0.14/1M input and $0.28/1M output, it offers extremely competitive pricing within the DeepSeek ecosystem.
DeepSeek Coder supports 2 capabilities: Code Generation, Math. Fine-tuning is not available for this model. The model serves as an code specialist solution for developers building text-based AI applications.
Through AI API Hub, you can access DeepSeek Coder with USDT & USDC payments, no credit card required. All via a fully OpenAI-compatible API — just change your base URL and start building in 30 seconds.
API Examples
Python
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
base_url="https://api.apiyihe.org/v1"
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="deepseek-coder",
messages=[
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}
]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)JavaScript / Node.js
import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
apiKey: process.env.API_KEY,
baseURL: "https://api.apiyihe.org/v1"
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "deepseek-coder",
messages: [
{ role: "user", content: "Hello" }
]
});
console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);cURL
curl https://api.apiyihe.org/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"model": "deepseek-coder",
"messages": [
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}
]
}'Compare Alternatives
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DeepSeek Coder?
DeepSeek Coder is DeepSeek's previous deepseek model. Dedicated coding model. Use DeepSeek V4 Flash for coding tasks in new projects.. It features a 128K context window, supports Code Generation, Math, and is available through AI API Hub with USDT/USDC payments.
How much does DeepSeek Coder cost?
DeepSeek Coder pricing: $0.14 per 1M input tokens, $0.28 per 1M output tokens. Pay-as-you-go with no minimum commitment. Sign up at AI API Hub and start with as little as $5.
DeepSeek Coder vs GPT-5.5?
DeepSeek Coder: $0.14/$1M input, 128K context. GPT-5.5: $5.00/$1M input, 256K context. DeepSeek Coder is more cost-effective. Code specialist. Compare them at /compare/deepseek-coder-vs-gpt-5.5/.
DeepSeek Coder context window?
DeepSeek Coder has a 128K context window, capable of processing up to 128,000 tokens in a single request. Maximum output tokens: 4,096.
Does DeepSeek Coder support function calling?
No, DeepSeek Coder does not natively support function calling. For function calling use cases, consider DeepSeek's flagship models.
Is DeepSeek Coder multimodal?
No, DeepSeek Coder is a text-only model. For multimodal use cases, consider models with vision/audio capabilities.
DeepSeek Coder API rate limits?
DeepSeek Coder rate limits: 5K RPM. Higher tier plans offer increased throughput. For high-volume production use, consider DeepSeek's faster variant models.
How to access DeepSeek Coder API?
Access DeepSeek Coder through AI API Hub: (1) Register at api.apiyihe.org/register?aff=8JZC, (2) Deposit USDT/USDC, (3) Get your API key instantly, (4) Use the OpenAI-compatible endpoint https://api.apiyihe.org/v1 with model name "deepseek-coder". Start building in under 30 seconds.