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Developer API changes for DeepSeek: releases, lifecycle and request compatibility.
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Developer API · Apr 24, 2026
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The listed aliases were scheduled for discontinuation on Jul 24, 2026. Replacement: deepseek-v4-flash.
Developer API · Aug 21, 2026
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deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp is available as an experimental API model.
Developer API · Sep 10, 2026
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deepseek-flash is available on the DeepSeek API with native multimodal visual understanding.
Developer API · Sep 10, 2026
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The previous-generation V4 Flash and V4 Flash Vision Exp models have been retired; their model names are temporarily routed to V4.1 Flash.
Developer API · Sep 10, 2026
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After 12:00 Beijing Time on Sep 14, 2026, all requests to deepseek-v4-pro will be routed to V4.1 Flash and billed at the V4.1 Flash price, pending the release of V4.1 Pro.
