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+# DeepSeek Balance
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+A lightweight VS Code extension that displays your current DeepSeek API balance directly in the status bar, along with real-time peak and off-peak status indicators.
+
+## Features
+
+- **Live API Balance:** View your current DeepSeek account balance at a glance.
+- **Peak / Off-Peak Indicator:** Real-time rate detection based on DeepSeek server schedules:
+  - **OFF-PEAK:** Green status text during discount hours.
+  - **PEAK:** Red status badge during standard pricing windows.
+- **Quick Dashboard Access:** Click the status bar item to open the DeepSeek Platform in your default browser and refresh your balance.
+- **Auto Refresh:** Periodically updates every 5 minutes automatically.
+
+## Requirements & Configuration
+
+To start fetching your balance, add your DeepSeek API key to your VS Code settings:
+
+1. Open VS Code Settings (`Ctrl+,` or `Cmd+,`).
+2. Search for `DeepSeek Balance`.
+3. Enter your API key under `DeepSeek Balance: Api Key`.
+
+Alternatively, add it directly to your `settings.json`:
+
+```json
+"deepseekBalance.apiKey": "sk-your-actual-api-key-here"
+```