DeepSeek’s API is competitively priced, but its format and rate limits can be tricky. ds2api provides a lightweight API gateway that handles protocol conversion, multi-account rotation, compiled binaries, and multi-deployment modes.
What it does: Protocol conversion to OpenAI/Claude/Google formats, auto-rotation of account pools, compiled executables, Vercel Serverless + Docker support.
Why it matters: Cost control through account pooling, unified API format for apps, flexible deployment.
Getting started: Download binary or deploy to Vercel, configure API keys, point your app to the gateway URL.