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title: DeepSeek Coder Agent
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# 🚀 DeepSeek Coder Agent

**Cloud-based AI coding assistant powered by DeepSeek Coder V3**

Replace your local models with this hosted solution - no GPU required!

## Features

- 💬 **AI Chat** - Ask coding questions, get explanations
- ✨ **Code Completion** - Auto-complete and improve your code
- 📖 **Code Explanation** - Understand any code instantly
- 🐛 **Debugging** - Find and fix bugs with AI help
- 🎨 **Code Generation** - Generate code from descriptions
- 🔄 **Refactoring** - Improve code quality
- 📝 **Code Review** - Get feedback on your code

## Setup

### 1. Get Your API Key

1. Visit [DeepSeek Platform](https://platform.deepseek.com/)
2. Sign up or log in
3. Go to API Keys section
4. Create a new API key

### 2. Configure the Space

1. Click on the "⚙️ Settings" tab in this Space
2. Add a new secret:
   - Name: `DEEPSEEK_API_KEY`
   - Value: Your API key from step 1
3. Click "Save"

### 3. Start Coding!

Enter your API key in the settings panel and start chatting with the AI.

## Usage Examples

### Chat Mode
```
User: How do I implement a binary search in Python?
Agent: Here's a clean implementation with explanations...
```

### Code Completion
```
Paste your code → Add instruction → Get improved version
```

### Debug Mode
```
Paste code + error message → Get fix with explanation
```

### Code Generation
```
Describe what you want → Get complete working code
```

## Pricing

DeepSeek API pricing (as of 2026):
- DeepSeek Coder: ~$0.14 / 1M tokens (input)
- DeepSeek Chat: ~$0.27 / 1M tokens (input)

Check [DeepSeek Pricing](https://platform.deepseek.com/pricing) for current rates.

## Benefits vs Local Models

| Feature | Local Models | This Space |
|---------|-------------|------------|
| GPU Required | ✅ Yes (8GB+ VRAM) | ❌ No |
| Setup Time | Hours | Minutes |
| Memory Usage | 4-16 GB RAM | Minimal |
| Disk Space | 10-50 GB | 0 GB |
| Performance | Depends on hardware | Cloud-scale |
| Updates | Manual | Automatic |

## API Documentation

For advanced usage, check the [DeepSeek API Docs](https://api-docs.deepseek.com/)

## Support

- Issues: Create an issue in the repository
- Discord: Join the DeepSeek community
- Email: support@deepseek.com

## License

MIT License - See LICENSE file

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**Built with ❤️ using Gradio and DeepSeek Coder**