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DeepSeek LLM doesn't support tool calls

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#1,896 opened on Apr 25, 2025

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Description

Getting this error ("FunctionAgent requires an LLM that supports tool calls") when trying to use DeepSeek chat for RAG.

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Examine the DeepSeek LLM implementation in LlamaIndexTS to see if tool calls are supported. Check if the LLM class implements the necessary interface for tool calls.
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typescript
Domain
backend
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Bug
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2
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1-3 hours
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Clear
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TypeScript
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