DeepSeek Integration Guide for AI Assistant in PyCharm

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to integrate DeepSeek V3 into AI Assistant as a third-party provider in PyCharm 2024.3.1 (Professional Edition). Data is routed through a fake Ollama server to DeepSeek.

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Prerequisites

• DeepSeek API Key: Ensure you have the necessary API key from DeepSeek.
• Python/Docker Knowledge: Basic understanding of Python and Docker is required.

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Setting Up the Fake Ollama Server

Using Docker

To run the docker container, replace your_api_key_here with your DeepSeek API key:

docker run --rm -e API_KEY=your_api_key_here -p 11434:11434 ghcr.io/robtomars/deepseek

Using Python

1. Set Up the Repository:

   • Clone the repository.
   • Create a virtual environment.
   • Install dependencies from requirements.txt.

2. Configure PyCharm:

   • Open your project in PyCharm.
   • Navigate to Run > Edit Configurations.
   • Add a new configuration for fake_ollama_server.py.
   • Add your DeepSeek API key as API_KEY environment variable in the run configuration.

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Configuring AI Assistant in PyCharm

1. Add Third-Party AI Provider:

   • Go to Tools > AI Assistant > Third-party AI providers.
   • Check Enable Ollama and update URL if changed.
   • Use Test connection and Apply settings.
   • AI Assistant will automatically detect the server (approximately every minute) otherwise disable/enable it.

2. Select the Model:

   • Once the server is detected, choose the DeepSeek model from the available options.

3. Use the Model:

   • Enter a user prompt to interact with the selected model.

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Visual Guides

Python Setup

Third-Party AI Providers Configuration

AI Assistant Chat Interface

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Notes

• Ensure fake_ollama_server.py is running before proceeding with the integration.
• If the server is not detected, restart the server and verify the environment variables.

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Useful Links

• PyCharm AI Assistant Documentation
• DeepSeek Chat
• DeepSeek API Documentation
• Ollama GitHub Repository

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Join the Community

We welcome contributions and feedback! If you have suggestions or encounter issues, please:

• Open an issue.
• Submit a pull request.

Let’s improve this integration together!

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Credits

• DeepSeek V3: With system prompts of AI Assistant in PyCharm 2024.3.1 (Professional Edition) and the web chat edition.
• RobToMars
• starkirby125918
• JasonLovesDoggo

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For further assistance, refer to the official DeepSeek documentation or contact the support team.