Optimize Latency for Routine Tasks with Non-Thinking Mode
Use the chat endpoint for rapid daily tasks and summaries.
Opt for the 'deepseek-chat' model identifier to ensure fast, low-latency performance for standard conversational tasks.
The Scenario
You need to quickly summarize a long meeting transcript or draft several professional emails without needing deep logical reasoning.
Before & after
Using high-reasoning models for simple text transformations or basic Q&A often results in unnecessary latency and higher costs over 10–15 minutes of usage.
Using the DeepSeek API with the 'deepseek-chat' parameter provides high-speed, cost-effective responses for standard tasks. This takes less than 2 minutes to configure.
The Prompt
// Use this for everyday speed and general tasks
model: "deepseek-chat",
messages: [
{"role": "user", "content": "Summarize the key points and draft a professional email based on [PASTE_NOTES_HERE]"}
]The 'deepseek-chat' endpoint is optimized for speed and daily interactions, corresponding to the V3.2 'non-thinking' mode, which is ideal for general communication and typical knowledge work.
Source
Change Log | DeepSeek API Docs"deepseek-chat corresponds to DeepSeek-V3.2's non-thinking mode"