LibreAI / Dev Tools / deepseek-cli
// devtools ยท holasoymalva/deepseek-cli

deepseek-cli

A command-line AI coding assistant powered by DeepSeek Coder models.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 319 starsโ‘‚ 58 forksMITupdated 2026-07
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

deepseek-cli is an open-source dev tools project by holasoymalva (holasoymalva/deepseek-cli on GitHub). It has 319 GitHub stars and 58 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 23 July 2026.

GitHub stars
319
Forks
58
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
23 July 2026
Category
Dev Tools
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Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
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Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install the CLI

    Get deepseek-cli on your machine.

  2. Authenticate

    Connect your DeepSeek API access.

  3. Ask in the terminal

    Request code, explanations, and refactors.

  4. Iterate

    Refine with follow-up prompts in the session.

// features

Why people love it

DeepSeek Coder

Powered by DeepSeek's code models.

Terminal native

Full assistant in your shell.

Agentic help

Multi-step coding assistance.

Code generation

Write functions and features on demand.

Explanations

Understand unfamiliar code fast.

MIT licensed

Open and free to use.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/holasoymalva/deepseek-cli.git
    cd deepseek-cli
  2. Step 2 โ€” Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Follow the project's launch command โ€” Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is deepseek-cli free for commercial use?

MIT licensed โ€” commercial use allowed with attribution.

Do I need a DeepSeek API key?

Yes โ€” you authenticate with your own DeepSeek access.

How much does usage cost?

DeepSeek API pricing applies โ€” check their current rates.

Is it affiliated with DeepSeek?

It is a community project, not official.

Why choose it over other CLIs?

If you prefer DeepSeek's models or pricing, this is the terminal-native way.

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