# DeepSeek: deepseek-v3-2-251201

- Model ID: `deepseek-v3-2-251201`
- Provider: DeepSeek
- Web version: https://www.moleapi.com/en/models/deepseek/deepseek-v3.2
- Content status: alias

## Model introduction

DeepSeek V3.2 is a reasoning-first open model for agent scenarios, using sparse attention for efficient long context and supporting tools in thinking and non-thinking modes.

## Model capabilities

- OpenAI compatible
- Reasoning

### Verified specifications

- Official positioning: Reasoning-first model for agents
- Context window: 164,000 tokens
- Maximum output: 164,000 tokens
- Verified capabilities: DSA sparse attention, thinking mode, tool use

## Model pricing and access

Pricing is supplied dynamically by the MoleAPI console API.

### Standard (default, x1)

- Input: $0.29 / 1M tokens
- Output: $0.435 / 1M tokens
- Cache read: $0.145 / 1M tokens

### Access protocols

| Protocol | Method | Endpoint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| openai | POST | /v1/chat/completions |

- Live pricing source: https://home.moleapi.com/api/pricing

## About deepseek-v3-2-251201

DeepSeek V3.2 is a reasoning-first open model for agent scenarios, using sparse attention for efficient long context and supporting tools in thinking and non-thinking modes.

### Best for

Agent development, code generation and review, long-text analysis, and complex problem solving with tools.

### Core strengths

- DeepSeek Sparse Attention improves long-context reasoning efficiency.
- Thinking and non-thinking modes can both use tools.
- A 164K context and open-weight path support controlled deployment.

### Limitations

- It is primarily text-focused; vision and audio need external models or tools.
- Thinking mode adds token use and wait time.

### Selection and production evaluation

Start a deepseek-v3-2-251201 evaluation by mapping its official positioning to real work: Agent development, code generation and review, long-text analysis, and complex problem solving with tools. The first pass should exercise both its main strength, "DeepSeek Sparse Attention improves long-context reasoning efficiency.", and its known limitation, "It is primarily text-focused; vision and audio need external models or tools.", instead of relying on a single subjective general-chat comparison.

For access, MoleAPI currently lists openai protocols and the Standard billing groups for this DeepSeek model; the default price summary is Input $0.29 / 1M tokens · Output $0.435 / 1M tokens. Pricing, protocols, and groups come from the live catalog, so production planning should still price representative requests using real context length, output size, and cache-hit assumptions.

No independent ranking is shown unless it matches this exact model ID and reasoning profile, so nearby variants are not used as a proxy. Before launch, pin the model ID, prompt, and sample set, then compare task accuracy, structured-output validity, tool-call success, and timeout rates under the same conditions.

The model material on this page was last checked on 2026-07-24. When upstream model cards, context limits, or tool support change, update the cited bilingual facts before changing the recommendation; live MoleAPI price changes remain separate and update from the catalog automatically.

### Sources

- [B.AI DeepSeek V3.2 model guide](https://docs.b.ai/llmservice/models/deepseek-v3.2/) — B.AI
- [DeepSeek API documentation](https://api-docs.deepseek.com/) — DeepSeek
- Last verified: 2026-07-24

## Code examples

### cURL

```bash
curl https://api.moleapi.com/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $MOLEAPI_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model":"deepseek-v3-2-251201","messages":[{"role":"user","content":"Hello"}]}'
```

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## Frequently asked questions

### How is deepseek-v3-2-251201 priced?

Prices are read from the MoleAPI console API and update with model prices, context tiers, and account groups.

### How can I access deepseek-v3-2-251201?

The catalog currently lists openai.

### How do I switch an existing project to deepseek-v3-2-251201?

Keep the MoleAPI API address and key, replace the model parameter, and check protocol-specific parameters.

### Where do the deepseek-v3-2-251201 details come from?

Capabilities and limitations are checked against B.AI and the other cited pages; pricing and protocols come from the MoleAPI console.