<2-3 sentences summarising what the project addresses and solves, the target audience, and the benefit.> Deep Code CLI is a terminal AI coding assistant optimized for deepseek-v4 models. It offers advanced features like deep thinking, reasoning intensity control, and agent skills, targeting developers seeking efficient, AI-powered coding assistance directly from their terminal. The primary benefit is enhanced productivity through specialized model optimization and flexible extensibility.

How It Works

The CLI supports deepseek-v4 models and OpenAI-compatible APIs. Its core design emphasizes performance tuning for DeepSeek, cost reduction via context caching, and native "thinking mode" with adjustable "reasoning effort." This approach enables deeper analysis and controlled AI responses in the terminal.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install: npm install -g @vegamo/deepcode-cli
• Prerequisites: Node.js. Configuration via ~/.deepcode/settings.json (MODEL, BASE_URL, API_KEY). Shared config with VSCode plugin.
• Links: GitHub Issues: https://github.com/lessweb/deepcode-cli/issues.

Highlighted Details

• Agent Skills: Extensible via user-level (~/.agents/skills/) and project-level (./.agents/skills/) skills.
• DeepSeek Optimization: Tuned for DeepSeek performance, uses context caching for cost reduction.
• Thinking & Reasoning: Built-in "thinking mode" and "reasoning effort" control.
• Multimodal Support: Paste images (Ctrl+V); deepseek-v4 lacks native support; Doubao-Seed-2.0-pro recommended.
• Custom Integrations: Supports custom Slack notifications and web search tools via settings.json.

Maintenance & Community

• Support: GitHub Issues for bugs/features (https://github.com/lessweb/deepcode-cli/issues).
• Community: Encourages GitHub Stars and feedback. No explicit Discord/Slack.

Licensing & Compatibility

• License: MIT License.
• Compatibility: Permissive for commercial use. Supports any OpenAI-compatible model endpoint.

Limitations & Caveats

Multimodal input effectiveness depends on the model; deepseek-v4 lacks native support. Advanced integrations require user-provided scripts. The tool is CLI-based; a VSCode plugin offers a GUI alternative.