Run Claude Code on DeepSeek and make motion graphics
You can now make motion graphics like the one in my reel with DeepSeek. The creator says his whole video cost him under 30 cents. Here is the setup, step by step.
Open DeepSeek's setup guideThe setup prompt
Paste this into Claude Code, with your own key in place of PASTE-KEY.
Set up Claude Code to use DeepSeek with this guide: https://api-docs.deepseek.com/quick_start/agent_integrations/claude_code. Save it in my user settings. My key is: PASTE-KEY
For the motion graphics look
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Huashu Motion
Free skill by Huashu
This free skill is what gives the video its look. Install it in Claude Code with: npx skills add alchaincyf/huashu-motion
It needs Node 22 or newer, Chrome and FFmpeg. The creator has tested it on Mac.
Open Huashu Motion on GitHub
How to set it up
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Sign up on the DeepSeek Platform
Go to platform.deepseek.com and add a few dollars.
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Make an API key
Go to API Keys, create a new key and copy it.
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Paste the setup prompt
Paste the prompt above into Claude Code with your key in it.
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Restart Claude Code
Close Claude Code and open it again. It is now running on DeepSeek.
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Add the motion skill
Install Huashu Motion and ask it for a motion graphics video.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost?
DeepSeek charges for what you use. The creator says his whole video cost him 1.95 yuan, about 27 cents. Check DeepSeek for current prices. See DeepSeek pricing
Do I still use Claude Code?
Yes. You still work inside Claude Code. It just runs on a DeepSeek model instead of Claude.
Does the motion skill work on Windows?
The creator has tested it on Mac, so Windows may need a bit more setup.
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Talk to usThe video in my reel was made by Huashu (alchaincyf on GitHub) with Claude Code on DeepSeek and his free huashu-motion skill. All credit to him.