DeepSeek

DeepSeek is an AI lab known for producing highly capable models at a significantly lower cost than competitors. If you are a heavy user of Aori and want to minimize your token expenses while still having access to advanced reasoning, DeepSeek is an excellent option.

Tip

Recommendation for new users: Start with Groq — it’s free, fast, and requires no credit card.

Why Choose DeepSeek?

• Cost-Efficiency: One of the cheapest providers per token on the market.
• Reasoning Power: Their deepseek-reasoner model is particularly strong for complex, multi-step tasks.
• Generous Free Tier: DeepSeek often offers free credits for new accounts to get you started.

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Go to platform.deepseek.com and create an account.
2. Once your account is set up, go to the API Keys section.
3. Click the Create Key button and copy your new key.
4. Check the Free Credits section in your dashboard to see if you have an initial balance.

How to Enter Your Key in Aori

1. Open Aori on your device.
2. Go to Settings → Connections → LLM Provider.
3. Select DeepSeek from the list of providers.
4. Paste your API key.
5. Tap Save or Connect.

Model Options in Aori

• deepseek-chat (Default): A fast, reliable model for everyday conversation and simple agent tasks.
• deepseek-reasoner: Slower but much more powerful for complex tasks requiring careful thought and logic.

Privacy and Data Residency

Caution

Data Residency: DeepSeek is based in China. If you have strict data residency requirements or privacy concerns regarding where your data is processed, please consider this before connecting your account.

For more information, visit:

• DeepSeek Platform
• DeepSeek Documentation