DeepSeek V4 Flash

deepseek-v4-flash

DeepSeek V4 Flash keeps the V4 family’s 1M-token context window but uses a lighter MoE configuration, commonly described as 284B total parameters with 13B activated parameters. The emphasis is throughput: fast inference, lower cost per call, and production workloads that still need long-context handling. It is the better fit when the task volume is high and the workload benefits from V4-style long-context architecture without always requiring the deepest reasoning tier.

Context Window

1M tokens

Maximum Output

384K tokens

Release Date

Apr 24, 2026

Modalities

DeepSeek V4 Flash Pricing

Input PriceOutput PriceCache Read
$0.2857/M$1.1429/M$0.0057/M

DeepSeek V4 Flash API Capabilities

Reasoning

Supported

Tool calling

Supported

Temperature parameter

Supported

Attachments

Not supported

Knowledge Base

2025-05-01

Endpoint Protocols

Completions APIResponses API

DeepSeek V4 Flash Model Highlights

DeepSeek V4 Flash combines agentic coding, adjustable reasoning effort and efficient long-context processing for demanding development work.

Agentic Coding

Post-training strengthens performance on terminal operation, repository modification and multi-step software-engineering tasks.

Adjustable Reasoning

Low, high and max reasoning levels let developers balance deliberation depth against response time for different workloads.

Long-Context Efficiency

The V4 architecture supports million-token context processing, helping the model work across large codebases and extensive document collections.

DeepSeek V4 Flash Use Cases

DeepSeek V4 Flash is suited to repository engineering, long-document analysis and multi-step automation that combine reasoning with code execution.

Repository Engineering

Inspect dependencies across a codebase, identify affected files and implement coordinated changes for software maintenance tasks.

Long-Document Analysis

Review extensive technical specifications or document collections, connect information across sections and produce structured findings.

Multi-Step Automation

Plan and execute workflows involving terminal commands, code changes and result checks to complete bounded operational tasks.

How to Use DeepSeek V4 Flash via the TokenHub API

Create API key
import OpenAI from "openai"

const client = new OpenAI({
  apiKey: process.env.TOKENHUB_API_KEY,
  baseURL: "https://us-api.tokenhub.com/v1",
})

const result = await client.chat.completions.create({})
console.log(result.choices[0]?.message?.content)

DeepSeek V4 Flash Benchmarks

Index score
Artificial Analysis Intelligence IndexArtificial Analysis broad capability aggregate40.3
Artificial Analysis Coding IndexArtificial Analysis software task aggregate38.7
Knowledge & Reasoning
GPQAAdvanced science problem solving89.4%
HLEBroad expert-level exam set32.1%
Coding & Engineering
SciCodeScientific coding challenges44.9%
Terminal-Bench HardHard terminal task execution35.6%
Instruction Following & Agent Tasks
IFBenchPrompt constraint adherence79.2%
AA-LCRLong-context reasoning63%
τ²-BenchAgent workflow tasks95.0%

Metrics sourced from Artificial Analysis

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DeepSeek V4 Flash FAQ

DeepSeek V4 Flash: capabilities, use cases, limits, and TokenHub guidance.

How is DeepSeek V4 Flash positioned?+

DeepSeek V4 Flash is a DeepSeek model for fast, efficient reasoning and agent work.

Where does DeepSeek V4 Flash add value?+

Best for latency-sensitive applications, agent workflows and high-volume requests, especially when speed and cost efficiency is the priority.

What is DeepSeek V4 Flash's practical edge?+

Key strength: a smaller design with faster, more economical inference and switchable thinking and non-thinking modes.

Which constraint matters most?+

It has less headroom on the hardest reasoning and engineering tasks. For maximum answer quality, consider DeepSeek V4 Pro.

How do I integrate DeepSeek V4 Flash safely?+

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