Troubleshooting DeepSeek Errors via Chutes

Help Article: Troubleshooting DeepSeek Errors via Chutes Provider

If you're using DeepSeek models through the Chutes provider and encounter errors, here’s a guide to help you understand and resolve the most common issues.

PROXY ERROR 401: {"detail":"Invalid token."}

Cause: Your API key is incorrect.

Fix:

• Make sure you've pasted your API key exactly as provided.
• Remove any extra spaces before or after the key.

PROXY ERROR 404: {"detail": "model not found: ..."}

Cause: Model name is misspelled or invalid.

Fix: Double-check that you're using the correct model name:

Valid Model Names:

• R1: deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1
• V3 0324: deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-V3-0342

💡 Note: The Direct API from Chutes does not hide reasoning (e.g., <think>). If you prefer a cleaner experience, use the V3 0324 model.

PROXY ERROR 404: {"detail": "No matching cord found!"}

Cause: API URL is incorrect.

Fix: Ensure your URL is exactly:

https://llm.chutes.ai/v1/chat/completions

• Remove any typos or trailing characters/spaces.

PROXY ERROR 500: {"detail":"exhausted all available targets to no avail"}

Cause: Chutes servers are temporarily down.

Fix: Wait for the issue to resolve on the provider's side.

You can check uptime (not always reliable) at:

🔗 Chutes Provider Uptime

PROXY ERROR 503: {"detail": "No instances available (yet) for chute_id=..."}

Cause: The server is overloaded or undergoing maintenance.

Fix: Wait a few minutes and try again later.

Updated on: 22/07/2025