Overview
DeepSeek MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for seamless integration with DeepSeek's powerful language models, enabling applications like Claude Desktop to utilize advanced AI capabilities.
To use the DeepSeek MCP Server, install it via npm, configure your DeepSeek API key, and integrate it with compatible applications by modifying their configuration files.
- Chat completion tool with customizable model selection - Temperature control for response variability - Max tokens limit for response length - Top P sampling for response quality - Presence and frequency penalties for fine-tuning responses
- Integrating advanced AI chat capabilities into desktop applications.
- Customizing AI responses for specific user needs.
- Testing and debugging AI interactions using the MCP Inspector tool.
Add to your AI client
Use these steps to connect DeepSeek MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.
Cursor
Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.
.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"dmontgomery40-deepseek-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-dmontgomery40-deepseek-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Claude Desktop
Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)
{
"mcpServers": {
"dmontgomery40-deepseek-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-dmontgomery40-deepseek-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"dmontgomery40-deepseek-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-dmontgomery40-deepseek-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot)
Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"dmontgomery40-deepseek-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-dmontgomery40-deepseek-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"dmontgomery40-deepseek-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-dmontgomery40-deepseek-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"dmontgomery40-deepseek-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-dmontgomery40-deepseek-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}FAQ
What is the purpose of the DeepSeek MCP Server?
It allows applications to integrate with DeepSeek's language models using the Model Context Protocol.
How do I install the server?
You can install it using npm with the command: `npm install -g deepseek-mcp-server`.
Can I test the server locally?
Yes! You can use the MCP Inspector tool to test and debug the server locally.7:["$","div",null,{"className":"container mx-auto flex flex-col gap-4","children":["$L26","$L27",["$","$L28",null,{"currentProject":{"id":936,"uuid":"0aceea34-0016-4ce0-9b3e-2c877478c105","name":"DMontgomery40_deepseek-mcp-server","title":"DeepSeek MCP Server","description":"Mirror of","avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/192820360?v=4","created_at":"$D2025-01-28T02:19:21.782Z","updated_at":"$D2025-02-23T07:03:22.820Z","status":"created","author_name":"MCP-Mirror","author_avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/192820360?v=4","tags":"deepseek,mcp-server,api-integration","category":"developer-tools","is_featured":false,"sort":1,"url":"https://github.com/MCP-Mirror/DMontgomery40_deepseek-mcp-server","target":"_self","content":"$29","summary":"$2a","img_url":null,"type":null,"metadata":null,"user_uuid":null,"tools":null,"sse_url":null,"sse_provider":null,"sse_params":null,"is_official":false,"server_command":null,"server_params":null,"server_config":null,"allow_call":false,"is_innovation":false,"is_dxt":false,"dxt_manifest":null,"dxt_file_url":null,"is_audit":false},"randomProjects":[],"currentServerKey":"$undefined"}]]}]