SERVER

Deepseek

Rank #4,346

io.github.arikusi/deepseek

MCP server for DeepSeek AI with chat, reasoning, sessions, function calling, and cost tracking

13 versions

26 GitHub stars

by arikusi (2 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Jan 13, 2026

Last publish date

Sep 5, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Deepseek

Deepseek is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by arikusi. It ranks #4,346 of 150,963 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 26 GitHub stars. Deepseek is listed across 4 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP, Glama and mcp.so, with 13 tracked versions. It was first listed on Jan 13, 2026 and most recently updated on Sep 5, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What Deepseek can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Deepseek

DeclaredAPI keyCredentials declared

The registry listing declares required configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 22, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

DEEPSEEK_API_KEY · required

Hosted endpoint declared as requiring authentication.

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Deepseek and confirm it works

Remote · HTTP

claude mcp add --transport http deepseek https://deepseek-mcp.tahirl.com/mcp

This endpoint requires authentication — see the server’s docs for credentials.

npm package

claude mcp add deepseek -e "DEEPSEEK_API_KEY=<your DEEPSEEK_API_KEY>" -- npx -y @arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server

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npm package

claude mcp add deepseek -e "DEEPSEEK_API_KEY=<your DEEPSEEK_API_KEY>" -- npx -y @arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server

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Remote · HTTP

[mcp_servers.deepseek]
url = "https://deepseek-mcp.tahirl.com/mcp"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. This endpoint requires authentication — see the server’s docs for credentials.

npm package

[mcp_servers.deepseek]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server"]

[mcp_servers.deepseek.env]
DEEPSEEK_API_KEY = "<your DEEPSEEK_API_KEY>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

[mcp_servers.deepseek]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server"]

[mcp_servers.deepseek.env]
DEEPSEEK_API_KEY = "<your DEEPSEEK_API_KEY>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Remote · HTTP

https://deepseek-mcp.tahirl.com/mcp

Settings → Connectors → “Add custom connector”, then paste this URL. This endpoint requires authentication — see the server’s docs for credentials.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deepseek": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "<your DEEPSEEK_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deepseek": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "<your DEEPSEEK_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Remote · HTTP

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deepseek": {
      "url": "https://deepseek-mcp.tahirl.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). This endpoint requires authentication — see the server’s docs for credentials.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deepseek": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "<your DEEPSEEK_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deepseek": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "<your DEEPSEEK_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Remote · HTTP

{
  "servers": {
    "deepseek": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://deepseek-mcp.tahirl.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. This endpoint requires authentication — see the server’s docs for credentials.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "deepseek": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "<your DEEPSEEK_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "deepseek": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "<your DEEPSEEK_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Remote · HTTP

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deepseek": {
      "serverUrl": "https://deepseek-mcp.tahirl.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. This endpoint requires authentication — see the server’s docs for credentials.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deepseek": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "<your DEEPSEEK_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deepseek": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "<your DEEPSEEK_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Remote · HTTP

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deepseek": {
      "url": "https://deepseek-mcp.tahirl.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

This endpoint requires authentication — see the server’s docs for credentials.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deepseek": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "<your DEEPSEEK_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deepseek": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "<your DEEPSEEK_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by arikusi

Nakkas#10,221

View all arikusi servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Deepseekyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Jan 13, 2026
Latest version published: Sep 5, 2026
Version history: 13 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 22, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 22, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Apr 25, 2026 · still listed
PulseMCP ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed
mcp.so ↗listed since Aug 25, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (13)

Version	Published
2.3.0	Sep 5, 2026
2.2.1	Aug 13, 2026
2.2.0	Jul 5, 2026
2.1.0	Jul 2, 2026
2.0.0	Jun 22, 2026
1.8.0	Jun 14, 2026
1.7.0	Apr 22, 2026
1.6.0	Mar 17, 2026
1.5.2	Mar 10, 2026
1.5.1	Mar 9, 2026
1.5.0	Mar 7, 2026
1.4.3	Mar 7, 2026
0.1.0	Nov 25, 2024

STANDING

#4,346of 150,963 active serversTop 5%

Ranks ahead of 146,617 of 150,963 servers on MCP Toplist.

Recent momentum

+18GitHub stars since Apr 27 (+225%)

BADGE

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Deepseek?: Deepseek is maintained by arikusi, which publishes 2 MCP servers (22 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Deepseek listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Deepseek is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP, Glama and mcp.so.
How many versions does Deepseek have?: MCP Toplist tracks 13 versions of Deepseek, most recently published on Sep 5, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Deepseek?: The source code for Deepseek is hosted at github.com/arikusi/deepseek-mcp-server.

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