Use Non-Thinking Mode for Rapid Daily Content Generation
Optimize efficiency by using non-thinking mode for routine writing.
Select the 'deepseek-chat' model for standard tasks to prioritize speed and efficiency over deep reasoning.
The Scenario
You need to quickly draft an email, translate a short paragraph, or summarize a meeting transcript without needing the model to 'overthink' the logic.
Before & after
Using a heavy reasoning model for basic tasks can result in slow 'thinking' pauses and higher token usage, wasting 1–2 minutes per simple request.
Setting the model to 'deepseek-chat' provides rapid, direct responses for creative writing or summarization in 5–10 seconds, saving API costs and user wait time.
The Prompt
Please draft a professional email to [RECIPIENT] regarding [TOPIC], maintaining a [TONE] tone. Keep it concise.
DeepSeek-V3.2 supports a 'non-thinking' mode via the 'deepseek-chat' endpoint, optimized for speed and daily conversational tasks like email drafts or translations.
Source
Change Log | DeepSeek API Docs"deepseek-chat corresponds to DeepSeek-V3.2's non-thinking mode... harmonizes high computational efficiency with superior reasoning."