Baseten Joins Hugging Face Inference Providers
In a significant move for AI infrastructure, Baseten is now available as a provider on Hugging Face's Inference Providers platform. This integration enables developers to deploy and run popular open-source models, including the latest from DeepSeek, with seamless access directly through Hugging Face's ecosystem.
Spotlight: DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731
One standout model available through this partnership is deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731, a cutting-edge text generation model. Here are its key details:
- Model Type: Text Generation
- Parameters: 304B (sparse or MoE architecture)
- Downloads: 618k+
- Likes: 2.61k+
- Last Updated: August 1, 2026
This model offers a powerful yet efficient inference experience, making it ideal for high-scale applications.
Why This Matters
As of 2026, the demand for low-latency, scalable inference has never been greater. Baseten's GPU-optimized infrastructure, combined with Hugging Face's model hub, provides:
- One-click deployment of models like DeepSeek-V4
- Automatic scaling to handle fluctuating traffic
- Cost-effective pricing compared to traditional cloud offerings
Developers can now experiment and productionize models using familiar Hugging Face tools, while leveraging Baseten's performance under the hood.
Getting Started
To use Baseten via Hugging Face Inference Providers:
- Visit the model page (e.g., DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731).
- Select Baseten as your inference provider.
- Generate an API key or use your existing Baseten account.
- Deploy instantly with just a few clicks.
Both serverless and dedicated endpoints are supported, offering flexibility for development and production workloads.
Stay tuned for more provider integrations and model updates on Hugging Face.