DeepSeek Setup Guide for OpenClaw
The Economy King
DeepSeek V3.2 provides GPT-4.1 level performance at a fraction of the cost. It is the highly recommended model for budget-conscious agent workflows.
Why DeepSeek?
- Unbeatable Pricing: $0.14 per 1M tokens (Cache hit).
- Open Weights: Native support in OpenClaw.
- Code Expertise: Better at Bash/Python generation than many closed models.
Setup in 60 Seconds
Step 1: Get Your API Key
Visit DeepSeek Platform and create an API Key. Ensure you have at least $1 balance.
Step 2: Update clawhub.json
{
"provider": "deepseek",
"apiKey": "sk-xxxxxx",
"model": "deepseek-chat",
"maxTokens": 8192
}
Recommended: Use the Wizard
Manual JSON edits can lead to parse errors. Our Config Wizard has a one-click "DeepSeek Optimized" template.
Load DeepSeek TemplateCommon Issues
403 Forbidden: DeepSeek has regional restrictions in some areas. Ensure your server/IP is located in a supported region.
Timeouts: DeepSeek can be busy during peak hours. Increase your timeout setting in the config to 60000ms.