A cost-effective API provider for DeepSeek V3 and R1 models integrated directly into your AI agent environment.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install deepseek-api
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install deepseek-api using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is SkillBoss DeepSeek API?
This skill provides seamless access to high-performance DeepSeek V3 and R1 models through the SkillBoss API. Designed specifically for Openclaw Skills, it allows developers to leverage advanced reasoning and coding capabilities at a fraction of the cost of other leading models, all without needing a separate DeepSeek account. It ensures high availability and cost efficiency through OpenAI-compatible endpoints, making it an essential tool for budget-conscious development.
SkillBoss DeepSeek API Use Cases
- Developing complex software projects with DeepSeek V3 specialized coding capabilities.
- Solving high-level logic and mathematical problems using the DeepSeek R1 reasoning engine.
- Reducing operational expenses for high-volume AI tasks using the most affordable models available for Openclaw Skills.
- Implementing robust fallback strategies to ensure uninterrupted service when primary model providers experience downtime.
How SkillBoss DeepSeek API Works
- Initialize the skill within your environment using the provided SkillBoss setup script.
- Configure your unique SkillBoss API key to authenticate and authorize model requests.
- Switch models dynamically using simple CLI commands to target specific DeepSeek versions based on task requirements.
- Process tasks through the SkillBoss gateway, benefiting from automatic prompt caching and failover protection for Openclaw Skills.
SkillBoss DeepSeek API Setup
To integrate this provider into your Openclaw Skills workflow, follow these steps:
# Install the SkillBoss integration
curl -fsSL https://skillboss.co/openclaw-setup.sh | bash
# Set your environment variable
export SKILLBOSS_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"
Once configured, you can call the model directly:
/model skillboss/deepseek-v3
SkillBoss DeepSeek API Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages model interactions and cost tracking through the following schema:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Environment Variable | SKILLBOSS_API_KEY used for authentication across Openclaw Skills. |
| Model Identifiers | Supports skillboss/deepseek-v3, skillboss/deepseek-r1, and skillboss/deepseek-r1-online. |
| Prompt Caching | Automatically identifies cache hits to apply a 70% discount on input tokens. |
| Failover Logic | Integrated system to route requests to Claude or GPT if DeepSeek endpoints are unreachable. |
SkillBoss DeepSeek API Advanced Features
- Prompt caching support which significantly reduces token costs for repetitive tasks within Openclaw Skills.
- Intelligent failover logic that automatically switches to alternative providers like Claude or GPT if DeepSeek services are interrupted.
- OpenAI-compatible API architecture for easy replacement of existing model endpoints.
- Support for DeepSeek R1 Online, enabling reasoning models to access real-time web search results.
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