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Deepseek V3.2

Deepseek V3.2 is DeepSeek's December 1, 2025 model on AI Gateway. It combines tool use with both reasoning and non-reasoning inference modes for agent-style operations.

ReasoningTool UseImplicit CachingFile InputVision (Image)
index.ts
import { streamText } from 'ai'


const result = streamText({
  model: 'deepseek/deepseek-v3.2',
  prompt: 'Why is the sky blue?'
})
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the key capability difference between Deepseek V3.2 and V3.1?

    Deepseek V3.2 adds combined thinking and tool-use support. Tool calls work in both reasoning and non-reasoning modes, which was a constraint in earlier generation models.

  • Can Deepseek V3.2 use tools while in reasoning mode?

    Yes. The model supports tool calls in both reasoning and non-reasoning modes.

  • What is the context window for Deepseek V3.2?

    163.8K tokens, consistent with the V3 model family.

  • How does Deepseek V3.2 differ from the Thinking variant?

    Deepseek V3.2 is the general-purpose variant with tool calls in both modes and up to 163K tokens. The Thinking variant extends reasoning output to 64K tokens but doesn't support tool use.

  • Do I need a DeepSeek platform account to use Deepseek V3.2 through AI Gateway?

    No. AI Gateway handles provider authentication. You only need an AI Gateway API key or OIDC token.

  • When was Deepseek V3.2 added to AI Gateway?

    It became available on December 1, 2025.