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deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1:
Everything you need to know about the model

deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1 is a DeepSeek model available through Merge Gateway via Amazon Bedrock. Use it with Gateway routing policies, spend controls, request logs, and a 163,840 token context window. It supports streaming through at least one Gateway vendor route.

deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1 pricing

| Vendor | Input / 1M tokens | Output / 1M tokens | Zero data retention | | --- | ---: | ---: | --- | | Amazon Bedrock | $1.35 | $5.40 | Yes | | Together AI | $3.00 | $7.00 | No |

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Make your first API call

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Install the Merge Gateway SDK

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Make your first API call

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Install the Merge Gateway SDK

Python

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3    "agent-handler": {
4      "url": "https://ah-api-develop.merge.dev/api/v1/tool-packs/{TOOL_PACK_ID}/registered-users/{REGISTERED_USER_ID}/mcp",
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Make your first API call

Python

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4      "url": "https://ah-api-develop.merge.dev/api/v1/tool-packs/{TOOL_PACK_ID}/registered-users/{REGISTERED_USER_ID}/mcp",
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deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1 FAQ

In case you have any more questions on using deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1, we’ve addressed several below.

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What provider owns deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1?

deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1 is a DeepSeek model.

Which vendors can run deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1?

Amazon Bedrock is the default listed vendor, and other active vendors may also be available.

What context window does deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1 support?

deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1 supports 163,840 tokens on the primary listed vendor route.

What capabilities does deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1 support?

Gateway currently lists streaming support for deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1 across its available vendor routes.

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