# How to connect DeepSeek to Claude

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  "title": "How to connect DeepSeek to Claude",
  "toolkit": "DeepSeek",
  "toolkit_slug": "deepseek",
  "framework": "Claude Cowork",
  "framework_slug": "claude-cowork",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/claude-cowork",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/claude-cowork.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-10-12T14:18:46.527Z"
}
```

## Introduction

Claude is Anthropic's AI assistant, available on the web, in the desktop app, and on mobile. Cowork is its agent for knowledge work, and it runs on all of those surfaces too. Connected to your apps, Claude can work with your files and services to accomplish complex tasks on your behalf.
This guide walks you through the easiest and most secure way to connect your DeepSeek account to Claude via Composio Connect, enabling it to summarize latest AI research news, generate chatbot response for user query, search documents for cybersecurity trends, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security.
Setup is the same on Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork, and you only need to do it once. The connector is tied to your account, so it's available in all three.

## Also integrate DeepSeek with

- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/claude-code)
- [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/cursor)
- [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/chatgpt)
- [Antigravity](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/antigravity)
- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Grok Bot](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/grok-bot)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/codex)
- [Kimi Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/kimi)
- [Grok Build](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/grok-build)
- [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/vscode)
- [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/opencode)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/hermes-agent)
- [Atomic Agent](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/atomic-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/crew-ai)
- [Pydantic AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/pydantic-ai)
- [AutoGen](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/autogen)

## Connect DeepSeek to Claude Cowork

### Connecting DeepSeek to Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork
Two ways to add the Composio connector. Pick whichever you prefer.
### 1. Add with one click
Click the button. Claude opens with the Composio connector filled in. Click Add, then go to step 2.
[Add to Claude](https://claude.ai/customize/connectors?modal=add-custom-connector&connectorName=Composio&connectorUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.composio.dev%2Fmcp)
### Add manually
In Claude Desktop, click Customize in the left sidebar, then select Connectors and click the + icon at the top.
Click Add custom connector and paste in the Composio MCP server URL:

```bash
https://connect.composio.dev/mcp
```

## What is the DeepSeek MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The DeepSeek MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your DeepSeek account. It provides structured and secure access to DeepSeek models, chat completions, Anthropic-compatible responses, and account balance details, so your agent can generate responses, perform reasoning tasks, use system instructions and tools, check available models, and monitor your balance on your behalf.
- Chat response generation: Have your agent use DeepSeek Chat to answer questions, draft content, summarize text, or carry out conversational tasks.
- Advanced reasoning: Direct your agent to use DeepSeek Reasoner for tasks that require deeper analysis and structured problem-solving.
- Anthropic-compatible conversations: Let the agent create responses with system prompts, tool calling, streaming, or thinking mode through DeepSeek's Anthropic-compatible format.
- Model discovery: Instruct your agent to list the DeepSeek models currently available and review their basic ownership and availability details.
- Balance monitoring: Have your agent check your current granted and topped-up balances, including the available breakdown in CNY or USD.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `DEEPSEEK_CREATE_ANTHROPIC_MESSAGE` | Create Anthropic Message | Tool to create a model response using DeepSeek's Anthropic-compatible API format with support for system prompts, tool calling, streaming, and thinking mode. Use when you need to generate chat completions using the Anthropic Messages API format. Requires base_url='https://api.deepseek.com/anthropic' or metadata base_url ending with '/anthropic'. Supports extended thinking, function calling with tools, and streaming responses. Note: Images and documents are not supported in content blocks. |
| `DEEPSEEK_CREATE_CHAT_COMPLETION` | Create Chat Completion | Tool to create a chat completion using DeepSeek models (deepseek-chat or deepseek-reasoner). Use when you need to generate AI responses to chat conversations. Supports streaming, tool/function calling, and various parameters to control generation behavior (temperature, max_tokens, etc.). |
| `DEEPSEEK_GET_USER_BALANCE` | Get User Balance | Tool to get user's current account balance including granted and topped-up balances with detailed breakdown by currency (CNY or USD). Use when you need to check if the user has sufficient balance for API calls or to view detailed balance information. |
| `DEEPSEEK_LIST_MODELS` | List Models | Tool to list currently available DeepSeek models and provides basic information about each one such as the owner and availability. Use when you need to discover which models are available for API calls. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Troubleshooting

### 1. Why does Claude not use the Composio connector for DeepSeek?

The connector can show as connected, but Claude must use it in each DeepSeek conversation.
- Click + at the lower left of the chat, or type /.
- Hover Connectors.
- Turn on Composio.
- Ask Claude to connect to DeepSeek again.

### 2. Why does Claude show an MCP server error before DeepSeek connects?

Claude can show Couldn't reach the MCP server or Authorization with the MCP server failed when you add the connector for DeepSeek.
- Check that the connector URL is https://connect.composio.dev/mcp.
- Connectors run from Anthropic's cloud, so your device network is usually not the problem.
- Add the connector again from Customize > Connectors, then ask Claude to connect DeepSeek.
- If it fails again, send the error and the ofid_ reference id to support@composio.dev.

### 3. Why does the DeepSeek authorization link not work?

The Composio connector is one server. Your DeepSeek account connects separately when Claude asks for it.
- If the browser does not open, or the link expires, ask Claude to retry the DeepSeek connection.
- Composio creates a fresh DeepSeek authorization link.
- Open that link in your browser and finish the DeepSeek sign-in.

### 4. Why do DeepSeek actions fail after they worked before?

The DeepSeek connection can expire or lose permission.
- Ask Claude to inspect the DeepSeek connection.
- If the connection is unhealthy, disconnect it when Claude prompts you.
- Reconnect the DeepSeek account and retry the action.
- If Claude shows a permission prompt, approve it before Claude changes data in DeepSeek.
- If the action still fails with a permission error, check that the connected account has that permission in DeepSeek itself.

### 5. How do I switch to a different DeepSeek account?

Claude can manage the DeepSeek connection for you.
- Ask Claude to disconnect or delete the current DeepSeek account.
- Ask Claude to connect DeepSeek again.
- Open the new Composio authorization link for DeepSeek.
- Sign in with the other DeepSeek account in the browser.
- After the account connects, ask Claude to retry the DeepSeek task.

### 6. Why is my DeepSeek connection missing in Claude Desktop or on a Team plan?

The connector belongs to your Claude account, so your DeepSeek connection works in Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork.
- In Claude Desktop, open Customize > Connectors.
- Next to Composio, click ⋮ and click Clear cache.
- If DeepSeek tools still do not appear, click ⋮, disconnect, remove the connector, and add it again.
- On Team or Enterprise, an Owner or Primary Owner must enable the connector before you can connect DeepSeek.

## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK

The DeepSeek MCP server connects Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork to your DeepSeek account through Composio. Once connected, Claude can use the available DeepSeek tools and triggers to complete tasks on your behalf.

## Complete Code

None listed.

## How to build DeepSeek MCP Agent with another framework

- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/claude-code)
- [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/cursor)
- [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/chatgpt)
- [Antigravity](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/antigravity)
- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Grok Bot](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/grok-bot)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/codex)
- [Kimi Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/kimi)
- [Grok Build](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/grok-build)
- [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/vscode)
- [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/opencode)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/hermes-agent)
- [Atomic Agent](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/atomic-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/crew-ai)
- [Pydantic AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/pydantic-ai)
- [AutoGen](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepseek/framework/autogen)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and DeepSeek MCP?

With a standalone DeepSeek MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of DeepSeek tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from DeepSeek and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Claude Cowork?

Yes, you can. Claude Cowork fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right DeepSeek tools.

### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for DeepSeek while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which DeepSeek scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

### How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your DeepSeek data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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