Does this support other models besides DeepSeek V4 Flash?

The gateway supports multiple models, but this update specifically highlights DeepSeek V4 Flash with image input capabilities.

How does the fallback mechanism work?

If the primary DeepSeek endpoint fails, the gateway automatically routes the request to a fallback provider to ensure continuity.

Is there a cost for using the gateway?

Vercel AI Gateway offers a free tier with usage limits, after which standard pay-as-you-go pricing applies.

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DeepSeek V4 Flash Image API via Vercel AI Gateway

Vercel AI Gateway now supports routing image inputs to DeepSeek V4 Flash. The integration provides a 1M token context window and automatic fallbacks for reliability. Every request is traced for observability using a single API key.

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