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(AF) web_search tool in deepseek harness needs api key from deepseek and deepseek charges you as deepseek-v4-flash usage.

DeepSeek harness charges for web search tool usage

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The DeepSeek harness's web search tool requires an API key from DeepSeek, which incurs charges equivalent to using the DeepSeek-V4 Flash model. This is a drawback for users who may not be using DeepSeek models but still wish to utilize the search functionality. Currently, there are no other free web search plugins available within the harness. AI

IMPACT Users of the DeepSeek harness may face unexpected costs for web search functionality, with limited free alternatives.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a specific feature's pricing and availability within a software harness, not a core AI model release or significant industry event.

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DeepSeek harness charges for web search tool usage

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 (AF) · /u/Motor_Ad16 ·

    web_search tool in DeepSeek harness needs API key from DeepSeek and DeepSeek charges you as DeepSeek-V4-Flash usage.

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I was experimenting with deepseek harness when found that even if you don't use deepseek models, you can configure the web_search tool with their api key and every hit will cost you as if you called deepseek-v4-flash model. It's a bummer. </p> <p…

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