Deepseek R1 FAQs

Question 1

What is Deepseek R1 MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a server implementation that allows you to connect the Deepseek R1 language model to Claude Desktop using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This allows you to use Deepseek R1's powerful text generation capabilities within Claude.

Question 2

What is the 'temperature' parameter and how should I use it?

Accepted Answer

The 'temperature' parameter controls the randomness of the generated text. Lower values (e.g., 0.0) are suitable for tasks like coding or math, while higher values (e.g., 1.5) are better for creative writing or poetry.

Question 3

How do I install and configure the Deepseek R1 MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can install it via Smithery or manually by cloning the GitHub repository, installing dependencies, setting up your Deepseek API key in a .env file, and configuring Claude Desktop to use the server.

Question 4

How do I select between DeepSeek-R1 and DeepSeek-V3 models?

Accepted Answer

You can switch between models by modifying the `model` parameter in `src/index.ts`. Set it to `deepseek-reasoner` for DeepSeek-R1 or `deepseek-chat` for DeepSeek-V3.

Question 5

What are the key features of Deepseek R1 MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Key features include advanced text generation with Deepseek R1 (8192 token context), configurable parameters like max_tokens and temperature, robust error handling, full MCP protocol support, and seamless Claude Desktop integration. It also supports both DeepSeek-R1 and DeepSeek-V3 models.

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