DeepSeek - Chatbot
๐ Service Information
Provider: DeepSeek
Service Type: Chatbot (Web Conversation Interface)
Access URL: https://chat.deepseek.com
Free Tier: Completely Free (50 messages per day)
๐ฏ Service Overview
DeepSeek Chatbot is a powerful free AI conversation platform providing advanced features such as web search, code execution, file upload, and the unique R1 model’s visible chain-of-thought feature.
Key Advantages:
- ๐ Completely Free - 50 messages per day, no credit card required
- ๐ง Visible Chain-of-Thought - R1 model displays reasoning process
- ๐ Web Search - Get real-time information
- ๐ป Code Execution - Run code online
- ๐ File Upload - Support PDF, Word, images, etc.
- ๐จ๐ณ Chinese Optimized - Top-tier Chinese performance
๐ How to Use
Prerequisites
- โ Registered DeepSeek account (phone number or email)
- โ No credit card required
For detailed registration steps, see: DeepSeek Registration Guide
Usage Steps
Step 1: Access and Login
- Visit: https://chat.deepseek.com
- Login with your account
Step 2: Select Model
Choose model in the conversation interface:
| Model | Use Cases | Features |
|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek V3 | General conversation | Top-tier bilingual Chinese-English |
| DeepSeek R1 | Complex reasoning | Shows thinking process |
| DeepSeek Coder V2 | Code tasks | Programming expert |
Step 3: Start Conversation
- Enter your question in the input box
- Click send or press Enter
- Wait for response
๐จ Feature Highlights
1. Basic Conversation
Supported Features:
- Multi-turn conversation, automatically maintains context
- Bilingual Chinese-English
- Ultra-long text understanding
2. Web Search (Real-time Information)
Features:
- Automatically searches web for latest information
- Provides source citations
- Ensures answer timeliness
Usage:
- Directly ask questions needing real-time information
- Examples: “Today’s news”, “Latest AI developments”
3. Code Execution
Features:
- Run Python, JavaScript, and other code online
- Display execution results
- Support data visualization
Usage Example:
User: "Help me plot a sin function graph and run it"
DeepSeek will:
1. Generate Python code
2. Execute in sandbox
3. Display image result4. File Upload and Analysis
Supported Formats:
- ๐ Documents: PDF, Word, Excel, TXT
- ๐ผ๏ธ Images: JPG, PNG, GIF, WEBP
- ๐ Data: CSV, JSON
Usage:
- Click ๐ icon on the left of input box
- Upload file
- Ask questions about the file
Application Scenarios:
- Analyze PDF papers
- Understand image content
- Process Excel data
- Summarize Word documents
5. Chain-of-Thought Display (R1 Model)
Features:
- Display model’s reasoning process
- Understand problem-solving steps
- Learn thinking methods
Example:
User: Calculate 23 ร 47
R1 Thinking Process:
1. Decompose: 23 ร 47 = 20ร47 + 3ร47
2. Calculate 20ร47 = 940
3. Calculate 3ร47 = 141
4. Add: 940 + 141 = 1081
Answer: 10816. Image Understanding (Multimodal)
Features:
- Recognize image content
- Analyze chart data
- OCR text recognition
- Image description generation
๐ข Usage Limits
Free Quotas
| Limit Type | Quota | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Messages | 50 messages | Shared across all models |
| Single Conversation Length | Unlimited | Supports ultra-long conversations |
| File Size | 10MB | Single file limit |
| Advanced Features | All supported | Web search, code execution, file upload |
Quota Reset
- Resets daily at Beijing time 00:00
- May queue during peak hours
๐ก Usage Tips
โ Best Practices
-
Choose the Right Model
General conversation โ DeepSeek V3 Math reasoning โ DeepSeek R1 Programming tasks โ DeepSeek Coder V2 -
Fully Utilize Advanced Features
- Trigger web search when needing latest information
- Let DeepSeek run code to verify results
- Upload documents for AI analysis and summary
- Use R1 to learn reasoning methods
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Optimize Prompts
- Ask clear and specific questions
- Provide necessary background information
- Specify output format
-
Manage Quotas
- Reasonably use daily 50-message quota
- Prioritize complex tasks
- Avoid meaningless repeated questions
โ ๏ธ Precautions
-
Quota Management
- 50 messages per day limit
- Resets at Beijing time 00:00
- Must wait until next day when used up
-
Content Review
- Follow Chinese laws and regulations
- Sensitive content will be rejected
- Focus on legal and compliant use
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Data Privacy
- Conversation history saved locally
- DeepSeek promises not to use for training
- Be cautious with sensitive information
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Network Requirements
- Servers in China, fast speed
- Mainland China access smooth
- No VPN required
๐ง Common Issues
1. What to Do When Free Quota Runs Out?
Solutions:
- Wait for next day quota reset
- Or upgrade to Pro membership (paid)
2. How to Check Remaining Quota?
Method:
- Check in top right of conversation interface
- Shows remaining messages for today
3. R1 Chain-of-Thought Display Slow?
Reason:
- R1 model needs more thinking time
- This is normal
Suggestion:
- Be patient
- Complex problems worth waiting
4. File Upload Failed?
Check:
- Whether file size exceeds 10MB
- Whether file format is supported
- Whether network connection is stable
๐ Related Resources
Documentation and Tutorials
๐ Advanced Usage
Academic Research Assistant
Application:
- Upload PDF paper
- Ask DeepSeek to analyze core contributions
- Ask related questions
- Generate paper summary
Code Learning Assistant
Application:
- Paste code snippet
- Ask DeepSeek to explain logic
- Ask for optimization suggestions
- Let DeepSeek run code demonstration
Math Problem Solving Assistant
Application:
- Use R1 model
- Enter math problem
- View complete reasoning process
- Learn problem-solving approach
Service Provider: DeepSeek