Integrate Deepseek API into VS Code in Under 5 Minutes

Cursor is cool, but it costs 20 USD /month. With the much cheaper API provided by Deepseek, you can leverage the cutting-edge AI model inside your VS code editor for free (Almost).

Step 1, get the API key from Deepseek

Create the API key and save it somewhere.

Step 2, install VS code extension Cline

Select the API provider Deepseek, and paste your API key here:

Step 3, enjoy!