In this post, I’ll share the process of setting up DeepSeek-R1 on your machine using Ollama. DeepSeek-R1 has creating buzz in the AI community. R1 Developed by the Chinese AI company DeepSeek, this model is being compared to OpenAI’s. What makes DeepSeek-R1 particularly exciting is not just its impressive capabilities but also its open-source, enabling anyone to download and run it locally.

Download DeepSeek-R1 Windows PC or Mac

Before we start, let’s talk about Ollama. Ollama is a free, open-source tool that allows users to run Natural Language Processing models locally.

Step 1: Install Ollama

Now, you’ll have to download and install Ollama. Visit the Ollama website and download the version that matches your operating system.

Step 2: Download DeepSeek-R1

When Ollama is installed, open your terminal and enter the following command to download the DeepSeek-R1 model:

ollama run deepseek-r1

This command tells Ollama to download the model. However, downloading may take some time, depending on your internet speed.

Step 3: Verify Installation

After installed Ollama, verify the installation by running:

ollama list

You should see deepseek-r1 in the list of available models. If you do, Good job! You’re ready to run the model.

Step 4: Run DeepSeek-R1

Now, let’s begin the model using the command:

ollama run deepseek-r1

All done, you’re ready to run DeepSeek-R1 locally!

Additionally, you can watch a video guide on DeepSeek R1 download!