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Integrate with AI Tools

This guide shows how to integrate DeepSeek models with popular AI coding tools, including Claude Code, OpenCode, and OpenClaw.

Integrate with Claude Code​

Claude Code is an AI coding assistant that runs in the terminal.

1. Install Claude Code​

  • Install Node.js 18+.
  • Windows users need to install Git for Windows.
  • Run the following command in your terminal to install Claude Code:
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
  • After installation, run the following command. If the version number is displayed, the installation is successful:
claude --version

2. Configure Environment Variables​

Linux / Mac users, run the following commands to configure environment variables for the DeepSeek Anthropic API. Get your API Key from the DeepSeek Platform:

export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=https://api.deepseek.com/anthropic
export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN=<your DeepSeek API Key>
export ANTHROPIC_MODEL=deepseek-v4-pro[1m]
export ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_OPUS_MODEL=deepseek-v4-pro[1m]
export ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_SONNET_MODEL=deepseek-v4-pro[1m]
export ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_HAIKU_MODEL=deepseek-v4-flash
export CLAUDE_CODE_SUBAGENT_MODEL=deepseek-v4-flash
export CLAUDE_CODE_EFFORT_LEVEL=max

Windows users, run:

$env:ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL="https://api.deepseek.com/anthropic"
$env:ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN="<your DeepSeek API Key>"
$env:ANTHROPIC_MODEL="deepseek-v4-pro[1m]"
$env:ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_OPUS_MODEL="deepseek-v4-pro[1m]"
$env:ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_SONNET_MODEL="deepseek-v4-pro[1m]"
$env:ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_HAIKU_MODEL="deepseek-v4-flash"
$env:CLAUDE_CODE_SUBAGENT_MODEL="deepseek-v4-flash"
$env:CLAUDE_CODE_EFFORT_LEVEL="max"

3. Enter the project directory and execute the claude command to get started.​

cd /path/to/my-project
claude

Integrate with OpenCode​

OpenCode is an open-source AI coding assistant available in terminal, web, and other forms.

1. Install OpenCode​

For installation instructions, please refer to the OpenCode download page.

To avoid compatibility issues, it is strongly recommended to upgrade OpenCode to the latest version, ensuring the version number is >= v1.14.24.

2. Run and Configure​

  • Execute the opencode command
  • Type /connect in the input box, then enter deepseek and select the provider
  • Enter your DeepSeek API Key
  • Select the DeepSeek-V4-Pro model

Integrate with OpenClaw​

OpenClaw is an open-source personal AI assistant that can connect to popular chat tools like Feishu and WeChat, and can be extended through Skills.

1. Install OpenClaw​

Linux / Mac users, run the following command from the OpenClaw install script to install:

curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash

Windows users, run the following command from the OpenClaw install script to install:

iwr -useb https://openclaw.ai/install.ps1 | iex

2. Configure the Default Model in OpenClaw​

After the initial installation, you will automatically enter the setup phase. Users who have already installed OpenClaw can enter the configuration phase via the openclaw onboard --install-daemon command.

  • When prompted: I understand this is personal-by-default and shared/multi-user use requires lock-down. Continue? Select Yes.
  • When prompted: Setup mode It is recommended to select QuickStart.
  • When prompted: Model/auth provider Select DeepSeek.
  • When prompted: Enter DeepSeek API key Enter your DeepSeek API Key.
  • When prompted: Default model Navigate to Enter model and enter the model name (deepseek-v4-pro or deepseek-v4-flash).
  • For the remaining configuration (message channels, Skills, etc.), configure as needed. Beginners can select Skip for now.

3. Get Started​

Open the Web UI and interact on the Chat page:

openclaw dashboard

Open the TUI in the terminal:

openclaw tui

Chat with OpenClaw in the terminal:

openclaw terminal