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DeepSeek-ClaudeSAFE

mcp/harshj23/deepseek-claude

a MCP server which integrates reasoning capabilities of DeepSeek R1 model into claude desktop app.

Verdict
SAFE
Grade
B
Trust score
89 /100
Exposed tools
1 1r · 0w · 0d
Transport
stdio
License
MIT
Stars
50
01

Overview

From the repository's own README, as read at the audited commit. Badges and raw HTML are left out.

[](https://smithery.ai/server/@HarshJ23/deepseek-claude-MCP-server)

Enhance Claude's reasoning capabilities with the integration of DeepSeek R1's advanced reasoning engine. This server enables Claude to tackle complex reasoning tasks by leveraging the reasoning capabilites of deepseek r1 model.

🚀 Features

Advanced Reasoning Capabilities

  • Seamlessly integrates DeepSeek R1's reasoning with Claude.
  • Supports intricate multi-step reasoning tasks.
  • Designed for precision and efficiency in generating thoughtful responses.

Complete Setup guide

Installing via Smithery

To install DeepSeek-Claude for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @HarshJ23/deepseek-claude-MCP-server --client claude

Prerequisites

  • Python 3.12 or higher
  • uv package manager
  • DeepSeek API key (Sign up at DeepSeek Platform)
  1. Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/harshj23/deepseek-claude-MCP-server.git
cd deepseek-claude-MCP-server
  1. Ensure UV is Set Up
  2. Windows: Run the following in PowerShell:
powershell -ExecutionPolicy ByPass -c "irm https://astral.sh/uv/install.ps1 | iex"
  • Mac: Run the following:
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
  1. Create Virtual Environment
uv venv
source .venv/bin/activate
  1. Install Dependencies
uv add "mcp[cli]" httpx
  1. Set Up API Key
Obtain your api key from here : https://platform.de
Read from source at commit e7068aec19b2OBSERVED · 2026-10-08
02

Connect

Built from this server's own package name, version and transport as found in its source — not copied from anyone's documentation, so it cannot drift against a page we do not control.

claude-code
claude mcp add deepseek-claude -- uvx deepseek-claude
claude-desktop
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deepseek-claude": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "deepseek-claude"
      ]
    }
  }
}
03

Exposed tools (1)

1 read · 0 write · 0 destructive.

ToolRiskDescription
reasonread
04

Trust audit

SAFEgrade B · trust 89/100 Nothing in the source contradicts what it says it does. Grade A is reserved for packages that have also passed the behavioural sandbox.

LayerWhat it checksResult
L0Provenance & inventoryPASS
L1Static analysis of the codePASS
L2Instruction surface (what it tells the agent)PASS
L3Class-specific surfacePASS
L4Behavioural (sandbox)SKIPPED

What the source does

Filesystem
none-observed
Network
declared (1 observation(s))
Shell
none-observed
Dependencies
pinned
Secrets in source
none-found

Findings (1)

INFOSupply chain · prompt.pipe_to_shell · CWE-829, CWE-1357
README.md:54
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh

Gates applied: no_behavioural_pass.

Audited 2026-10-08 · audit v0.4.1 · source sha e7068aec19b2full audit observations/trust-audit/mcp-server/harshj23__deepseek-claude.json · Report an issue / request a re-scan
05

Audit history

Every audit this server has had. A grade with a past is a grade somebody is still checking.

DateSourceVerdictGradeScoreChange
2026-10-08e7068aec19b2SAFEB89first audit
06

Questions

What is the DeepSeek-Claude MCP server?

a MCP server which integrates reasoning capabilities of DeepSeek R1 model into claude desktop app.

What tools does DeepSeek-Claude expose?

1 in total: 1 read-only, 0 that write, and 0 that can delete or overwrite. Every one is listed on this page with its risk.

Is DeepSeek-Claude safe to connect to an agent?

The audit found nothing in the source that contradicts what it says it does, and graded it B (89/100). Grade A is held back for packages that have also passed a sandboxed behavioural run, which is why a clean server reads B.

What credentials does DeepSeek-Claude need?

No credential environment variables were found in its source, so it appears to need none.

How does DeepSeek-Claude run?

It speaks stdio, so it runs as a local process your client starts. It is published on PyPI as deepseek-claude.

How current is this page?

The grade is for one exact copy of the source (e7068aec19b2), read on 2026-10-08. The repository is watched and re-audited when it changes.

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