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arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server

MCP Server for DeepSeek API - enables MCP clients to use DeepSeek Chat and Reasoner models

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About arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server

This MCP server provides an interface for MCP clients to access DeepSeek's Chat and Reasoner models through the DeepSeek API. It enables standardized integration of DeepSeek models into MCP-compatible environments. The implementation is written in TypeScript.

Best for

Developers who need to use DeepSeek models within MCP-compatible frameworks

Use cases

Integrating DeepSeek Chat or Reasoner models into MCP-based tools
Building conversational interfaces that leverage DeepSeek's API via MCP
Extending MCP clients to include DeepSeek model capabilities

Notes

12 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-04-22. Licensed MIT.

Pros

Lightweight TypeScript implementation with a clear MCP interface
Enables standardized, protocol-based access to DeepSeek models
Open source with no vendor lock-in beyond the DeepSeek API

Cons

Community adoption is very low (12 stars), indicating limited use or maintenance
Relies entirely on the DeepSeek API, so any API changes or outages affect functionality
Project maturity and active development are uncertain given the low star count

Key facts

What we have checked

Days since the last commit: 0; Checked 26 Oct 2026GitHub
GitHub forks: 11; Checked 26 Oct 2026GitHub
GitHub stars: 26; Checked 26 Oct 2026GitHub
Days to a first reply on issues: 8.1; Checked 26 Oct 2026GitHub
Open issues: 0; Checked 26 Oct 2026GitHub
Releases in the last 90 days: 3; Checked 26 Oct 2026GitHub

Each value shows when we last confirmed it and where it came from. Values we have not confirmed are left out, never guessed.

How to use

How to set it up

As the listing publishes it. We have not run this install.

Install

npm install -g @arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server

Tools exposed

DEEPSEEK_API_KEY
DEEPSEEK_BASE_URL
DEFAULT_MODEL
SHOW_COST_INFO
REQUEST_TIMEOUT
MAX_RETRIES
SKIP_CONNECTION_TEST
MAX_MESSAGE_LENGTH
SESSION_TTL_MINUTES
MAX_SESSIONS
FALLBACK_ENABLED
CIRCUIT_BREAKER_THRESHOLD
CIRCUIT_BREAKER_RESET_TIMEOUT
MAX_SESSION_MESSAGES
RESPONSE_SCHEMA_MAX_RETRIES
ENABLE_MULTIMODAL
HTTP_PORT
HTTP_HOST
HTTP_AUTH_TOKEN
HTTP_ALLOWED_HOSTS

Clients the listing names (not checked here)

Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, ChatGPT

Install

Add arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server to your client

Not verified yet

Our lab has not run this server yet. "Config checked" on a client means the recipe matches that client's documented config format; it does not mean we ran it.

Claude Code

Config checked

Run in your terminal (runs on your computer)

claude mcp add --env DEEPSEEK_API_KEY=YOUR_DEEPSEEK_API_KEY --transport stdio arikusi-deepseek-mcp-server -- npx -y @arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server@2.4.0

Needs DEEPSEEK_API_KEY: replace each YOUR_ value with your own.

Version 2.4.0 · From the Official MCP registry, read 24 Oct 2026 · Format checked against Claude Code's config docs

Claude Desktop

Config checked

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (runs on your computer)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arikusi-deepseek-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server@2.4.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "YOUR_DEEPSEEK_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Needs DEEPSEEK_API_KEY: replace each YOUR_ value with your own.

Version 2.4.0 · From the Official MCP registry, read 24 Oct 2026 · Format checked against Claude Desktop's config docs

Cursor

Config checked

Add to .cursor/mcp.json (runs on your computer)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arikusi-deepseek-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server@2.4.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "YOUR_DEEPSEEK_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Needs DEEPSEEK_API_KEY: replace each YOUR_ value with your own.

Version 2.4.0 · From the Official MCP registry, read 24 Oct 2026 · Format checked against Cursor's config docs

VS Code

Config checked

Add to .vscode/mcp.json (runs on your computer)

{
  "inputs": [
    {
      "type": "promptString",
      "id": "deepseek-api-key",
      "description": "DeepSeek API key",
      "password": true
    }
  ],
  "servers": {
    "arikusi-deepseek-mcp-server": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server@2.4.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "${input:deepseek-api-key}"
      }
    }
  }
}

Needs DEEPSEEK_API_KEY: replace each YOUR_ value with your own.

Version 2.4.0 · From the Official MCP registry, read 24 Oct 2026 · Format checked against VS Code's config docs

Codex

Config checked

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml (runs on your computer)

[mcp_servers.arikusi-deepseek-mcp-server]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server@2.4.0"]
env_vars = ["DEEPSEEK_API_KEY"]

Needs DEEPSEEK_API_KEY: replace each YOUR_ value with your own.

Version 2.4.0 · From the Official MCP registry, read 24 Oct 2026 · Format checked against Codex's config docs

ChatGPT: ChatGPT connects only to remote servers that need no API key.

Recipes come from the server's entry in the official MCP registry. Check the package name before you run it, and keep keys out of shared files.

Works with

What arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server connects to

5 clients, each with how we know and when we checked.

Works with	Type	How we know	Checked
Claude Code	Client	Install recipe matches the client's documented formatRuns locally, version 2.4.0Config checked	24 Oct 2026Claude Code docs
Claude Desktop	Client	Install recipe matches the client's documented formatRuns locally, version 2.4.0Config checked	24 Oct 2026Claude Desktop docs
Cursor	Client	Install recipe matches the client's documented formatRuns locally, version 2.4.0Config checked	24 Oct 2026Cursor docs
VS Code	Client	Install recipe matches the client's documented formatRuns locally, version 2.4.0Config checked	24 Oct 2026VS Code docs
Codex	Client	Install recipe matches the client's documented formatRuns locally, version 2.4.0Config checked	24 Oct 2026Codex docs

Health and security

Is arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server looked after, and what do its setup files show

Health score

61 out of 100

Does someone look after this repository? It does not say the code is good or safe. Worked out from GitHub signals checked 26 Oct 2026. How it is worked out

Part	Points	What we saw
Recent activity	30 of 30	Last push 0 days ago
Releases	15 of 15	3 releases in 90 days
Issue replies	16.3 of 20	First reply in 8.1 days (median)
Maintainer	0 of 15	Owned by a single user
Official source	0 of 20	Community server

Sources

Where this comes from

GitHubRegistry
Checked 26 Oct 2026 · Days since the last commit, GitHub forks, GitHub stars, Days to a first reply on issues, Open issues, Releases in the last 90 days

A source shows what was published when we checked it. It does not certify security, performance or a working installation. Read our method.

Changelog

What changed

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