Deepseek MCP Server
by arikusiio.github.arikusi/deepseekv2.3.0
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Maintained34d ago
Install Deepseek MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add deepseek -e DEEPSEEK_API_KEY='<deepseek-api-key>' -- npx -y @arikusi/deepseek-mcp-serverInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"deepseek": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "<deepseek-api-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"deepseek": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "<deepseek-api-key>"
}
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"deepseek": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "<deepseek-api-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"deepseek": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "<deepseek-api-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEEPSEEK_API_KEY | yes | yes | DeepSeek API key |
Freshness
Maintained — last maintenance signal 34d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-09-06 · 34d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-09-05 · 35d ago · GitHub · v2.3.0
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-09-05 · 35d ago · official registry · v2.3.0
FAQ
›How do I install the Deepseek MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add deepseek -e DEEPSEEK_API_KEY='<deepseek-api-key>' -- npx -y @arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Deepseek require an API key?
Yes. It expects DEEPSEEK_API_KEY, of which 1 is a secret.
›Can I use Deepseek as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
Yes — it offers both a hosted endpoint and a local stdio package.
›Is Deepseek in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.arikusi/deepseek.