Pi coding agent DeepSeek Balance Extension
A Pi coding agent extension that monitors your DeepSeek API account balance and automatically displays it in the footer when using a DeepSeek provider.
Features
- Auto Footer Display: Shows remaining account balance when using DeepSeek models
- Multi-Currency: Prefers USD, falls back to CNY or other currencies from your account
- Smart Caching: Caches balance data for 30 seconds to avoid excessive API calls
Install
pi install npm:@alexanderfortin/pi-deepseek-usage
or
pi install git:github.com/shaftoe/pi-deepseek-usage
or test from source:
git clone https://github.com/shaftoe/pi-deepseek-usage
cd pi-deepseek-usage
pnpm install
pnpm run build
pi -e .
Usage
Automatic Footer Display
When using a DeepSeek model (e.g., deepseek-v4-flash, deepseek-v4-pro), the extension automatically displays your remaining account balance in the footer:
DeepSeek: $17.35
The footer updates after each AI turn and on model selection changes. When you switch away from a DeepSeek model, the footer is cleared.
Configuration
No configuration needed. The extension automatically:
- Uses cached data for 30 seconds to avoid excessive API calls
- Shows/updates status only when DeepSeek models are active
- Clears status when switching to non-DeepSeek models
- Prefers USD balance, falls back to the first available currency
Make sure your DeepSeek API key is configured (e.g., via DEEPSEEK_API_KEY environment variable or Pi's provider settings).
API
The extension uses the DeepSeek balance endpoint: GET https://api.deepseek.com/user/balance
Development
# Run tests
pnpm run test
# Type check + lint
pnpm run check
# Auto-fix lint issues
pnpm run lint:fix
# Watch mode
pnpm run dev
License
MIT