--- title: DeepSeek R1 API | Text Generation | ModelsLab description: Open-source LLM with 671B parameters, utilizing MoE framework for efficient reasoning, excelling in math and coding tasks. url: https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/deepseek/deepseek-ai-DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B/api.md canonical: https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/deepseek/deepseek-ai-DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B/api.md type: product component: Playground/LLM/Index generated_at: 2026-05-13T09:42:56.350925Z --- DeepSeek-R1 --- [LLMs.txt](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/deepseek/deepseek-ai-DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B/llms.txt) [.md](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/deepseek/deepseek-ai-DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B.md) deepseek-ai-DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B deepseek Closed Source Model $2.000000 / call DeepSeek-R1 --- Choose a prompt below to get started or type your own message Explain quantum computing in simple terms Write a Python function to sort a list Create a marketing email for a SaaS product Compare REST vs GraphQL APIs Send ### DeepSeek-R1 deepseek deepseek-ai-DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B Copy model ID PricingInput $2.00 / 1M tokens Output $2.00 / 1M tokens API EndpointsOpenAI Compatible `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions`Endpoint Anthropic Compatible `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages`Messages `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages/count_tokens`Count Tokens `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/models`Models Use with Claude Code cURL Example ParametersSystem MessageYou are a helpful AI assistant specialized in providing accurate and detailed responses. 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Get your API key from the [pricing page](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/pricing) to get started. PythonJavaScriptcURLPHP ``` import requests import json url = "https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions" headers = { "Content-Type": "application/json" } data = { "model_id": "deepseek-ai-DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B", "messages": [ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello!" } ], "max_tokens": 1000, "key": "YOUR_API_KEY" } try: response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data) response.raise_for_status() # Raises an HTTPError for bad responses (4XX or 5XX) result = response.json() print("API Response:") print(json.dumps(result, indent=2)) except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as http_err: print(f"HTTP error occurred: {http_err} - {response.text}") except Exception as err: print(f"Other error occurred: {err}") ``` View the [full API documentation](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/deepseek/deepseek-ai-DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B/api) for SDKs, code examples in Python, JavaScript, and more. ### Pricing DeepSeek-R1 API costs $2.000000 per million tokens. Pay only for what you use with no minimum commitments. [View pricing plans](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/pricing) ### Use Cases - AI chatbots and virtual assistants - Code generation and developer tools - Content writing and copywriting automation - Data analysis, summarization, and extraction [Learn more about DeepSeek-R1](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/deepseek-r1) [Browse LLM Models](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models?feature=llmaster) [More from Deepseek](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/open_router) [View Pricing](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/pricing) DeepSeek-R1 FAQ --- ### What is DeepSeek-R1? Open-source LLM with 671B parameters, utilizing MoE framework for efficient reasoning, excelling in math and coding tasks. ### How do I use the DeepSeek-R1 API? You can integrate DeepSeek-R1 into your application with a single API call. Sign up on ModelsLab to get your API key, then use the model ID "deepseek-ai-DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B" in your API requests. We provide SDKs for Python, JavaScript, and cURL examples in the API documentation. ### How much does DeepSeek-R1 cost? DeepSeek-R1 costs $2.000000 per million tokens. ModelsLab uses pay-per-use pricing with no minimum commitments. A free tier is available to get started. ### What is the DeepSeek-R1 model ID? The model ID for DeepSeek-R1 is "deepseek-ai-DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B". Use this ID in your API requests to specify this model. ### Does DeepSeek-R1 have a free tier? Yes, ModelsLab offers a free tier that lets you try DeepSeek-R1 and other AI models. Sign up to get free API credits and start building immediately. --- *This markdown version is optimized for AI agents and LLMs.* **Links:** - [Website](https://modelslab.com) - [API Documentation](https://docs.modelslab.com) - [Blog](https://modelslab.com/blog) --- *Generated by ModelsLab - 2026-05-13*