DeepSeek R1 API
About
Build advanced reasoning agents with DeepSeek R1, a specialized AI model optimized for complex logic and chain-of-thought tasks. This model delivers cost-effective pricing at $0.57/1M input and $2.29/1M output tokens, native tool calling support. Access DeepSeek R1 via the Alibaba (China) API with up to 16K output tokens.
Capabilities
Input Modalities
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Output Modalities
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Reasoning
Yes
Structured Output
No
Tool Use
Yes
WeightsClosed
Temperature
Adjustable
Attachment
Not Supported
Limits
Context Window
131K
Tokens
Input Limit
131K
Tokens
Max Output
16K
Tokens
Pricing
Standard (per 1M tokens)
Input
$0.57
Output
$2.29
Frequently Asked Questions
DeepSeek R1 by Alibaba (China) costs $0.57 per 1M input tokens and $2.29 per 1M output tokens.
Model Details
ID
deepseek-r1
Provider
Alibaba (China)Family
deepseek-thinking
Release Date
Jan 1, 2025
Knowledge Cutoff
N/A
API Integration
NPM Package
@ai-sdk/openai-compatible
Environment Variables
DASHSCOPE_API_KEY
API Base URL
https://dashscope.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1