• MONITOR
  • AUDIT
  • PLAN
  • HUMAN

How to monitor API usage and credits with your AI

Connect DeepSeek to your agent once. From then on, you can check your balance and model list without leaving your chat.

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Short answer

How can I check my DeepSeek balance and models?

Your agent uses this MCP to pull your current credit balance and a list of available models directly into your chat. You'll get a clear view of your remaining budget and what you can actually use. This breakdown shows you exactly how the agent handles your requests.

The outcomes

What you get from this connection

The agent handles the data fetching so you don't have to switch tabs.

MONITOR

Track your balance

The agent pulls your current credit total. You'll know exactly how much budget you have left for your API calls.

AUDIT

Check model availability

Your agent lists the specific DeepSeek models you can use. This prevents you from trying to call a model that isn't active on your account.

PLAN

Manage your costs

Knowing your balance helps you decide if you need to add more credits before starting a heavy task. Your agent keeps you informed.

HUMAN

Manual top-ups

The AI cannot add money to your account. You still need to log in to the DeepSeek dashboard to purchase more credits.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for usage data.

The agent acts as a bridge between your chat window and your DeepSeek account.

  1. Fetch credit totals

    The agent reaches out to DeepSeek to find out how many credits are currently sitting in your account.

    get_balance

  2. List available models

    The agent retrieves a full list of the DeepSeek models currently accessible to your API key.

    list_models

  3. Report status

    The agent summarizes the balance and model list in plain text so you can read it immediately.

    get_balancelist_models

  4. Alert on low funds

    If you ask about your budget, the agent can warn you if your balance is getting low based on the data it retrieved.

    get_balance

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to get moving immediately.

Starting points

These are simple ways to start. You can swap out specific model names if you want to check on a particular one.

DeepSeek Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LNCxuYTkvZ8C46WKMphB8I0CtAJzXEkdzYfBUU6C/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — DeepSeek capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deepseek-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LNCxuYTkvZ8C46WKMphB8I0CtAJzXEkdzYfBUU6C/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • How many DeepSeek credits do I have left?

  • Which DeepSeek models are available to me right now?

  • Check my DeepSeek balance and tell me if I have enough for a large task.

  • List all my available DeepSeek models and highlight the chat models.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect DeepSeek once, then ask.

Just link your account through Vinkius. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you'll be ready to chat with your data instantly.

Connect DeepSeek to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can my AI add more credits to my account?

    No. The AI can only read your current balance. You must go to the DeepSeek website to add funds.

  • 02

    Can the AI change which model I am using?

    No. The AI can list the models available to you, but it cannot switch your settings or change your subscription tier.

  • 03

    Does this work with any AI client?

    Yes, as long as you are using an MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 04

    Will the AI see my credit card information?

    No. The AI only has access to the specific data provided by the tools, which is limited to your balance and model list.

  • 05

    How often does the balance update?

    The balance is fetched in real time every time you ask the agent to check it.

  • More questions about DeepSeek? The Connector page answers them. See everything the DeepSeek Connector can do

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