Run DeepSeek R1 LLM Locally with Ollama
2025-01-29
DeepSeek R1, an open-source LLM excelling in conversational AI, coding, and problem-solving, can now be run locally. This guide details using Ollama, a platform simplifying LLM deployment, to run DeepSeek R1 on macOS, Windows, and Linux. It covers installing Ollama, pulling the DeepSeek R1 model (including smaller, distilled variants), and interacting with the model via the command line. Local execution ensures data privacy and faster responses. The article also explores practical tips, including command-line automation and IDE integration, and discusses the benefits of distilled models for users with less powerful hardware.