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Use DeepSeek with Claude Code

$0.3/Mtok in

The cheapest way to run long agent sessions: DeepSeek's commodity token prices under Claude Code's agent loop. Ideal for bulk refactors and test generation where volume dwarfs per-token quality differences.

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Facts

At a glance

Model

DeepSeek V4

deepseek/deepseek-v4

Price

$0.3 / M input · $0.9 / M output

Context window

128k tokens

Tool

Claude Code

Setup below — under two minutes

Quickstart

Set up DeepSeek in Claude Code

  1. 1

    Point Claude Code at CompanyFabric:

    export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL="https://api.companyfabric.com"
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="$COMPANYFABRIC_API_KEY"
  2. 2

    Start a session on this model:

    claude --model deepseek/deepseek-v4
  3. 3

    Every turn's exact cost lands in your dashboard usage feed — set a per-key budget cap if the agent runs unattended.

Full tool guide: Use any model with Claude Code →

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a DeepSeek account to use DeepSeek in Claude Code?

No — one CompanyFabric key covers DeepSeek V4 and every other model in the library. Billing is one prepaid balance with exact per-call metering; BYOK at 0% is available if you already have provider keys.

What does DeepSeek V4 cost in Claude Code?

$0.3 / M input · $0.9 / M output — the same metered price as any other route to the model. Set a per-key budget cap to bound what the tool can spend.

Can I switch models later without touching Claude Code again?

Yes — the endpoint stays the same; the model is a string. Any catalog id works in the same configuration, including cheaper tiers for bulk work.

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