
DeepSeek Flash
DeepSeek Flash is a language model from DeepSeek. It is currently free at 1 provider with up to 1M tokens of context. The model supports tool calling. Its weights are open, so it can also run locally.
- Developer
- DeepSeek
- Context
- 1M tokens
- Type
- Text
- License
- Open weights
- Free since
- October 6, 2026
Where to use DeepSeek Flash for free
Each row is a separate free endpoint with its own limits.
Quick start
curl https://api.unorouter.com/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $UNOROUTER_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "deepseek-flash:free",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
}'from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://api.unorouter.com/v1",
api_key="YOUR_UNOROUTER_API_KEY",
)
reply = client.chat.completions.create(
model="deepseek-flash:free",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}],
)
print(reply.choices[0].message.content)import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
baseURL: "https://api.unorouter.com/v1",
apiKey: process.env.UNOROUTER_API_KEY,
});
const reply = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "deepseek-flash:free",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});
console.log(reply.choices[0].message.content);Example for UnoRouter. Any OpenAI-compatible client works: Cursor, Cline, OpenCode, Open WebUI.
Benchmarks
This model is not on the Artificial Analysis leaderboard yet. We do not publish our own estimates.
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FAQ
Is DeepSeek Flash free?
Yes. As of October 6, 2026, DeepSeek Flash is free at UnoRouter. Each provider has its own limits — see the table above.
What is the context window of DeepSeek Flash?
The largest context among free routes is 1,000,000 tokens. Some providers cap it lower.
How do I call DeepSeek Flash via API?
Use any OpenAI-compatible client with base URL https://api.unorouter.com/v1, model ID deepseek-flash:free, and a UnoRouter key.
Is DeepSeek Flash open-weight?
Yes, the weights are published — you can download and run it locally, for example with Ollama or LM Studio.