How to run DeepSeek AI locally to protect your privacy - 2 easy ways

3. Install DeepSeek

4. Select and Use DeepSeek

How to Install DeepSeek Locally from the Linux Command Line

Alternatively, you can perform a full installation of DeepSeek on a Linux system. Be aware that this method has some hefty system requirements:

• CPU: A powerful multi-core processor with at least 12 cores recommended.
• GPU: An NVIDIA GPU with CUDA support for better performance. If Ollama doesn't detect an NVIDIA GPU, it will switch to CPU-only mode.
• RAM: At least 16 GB, with 32 GB or more preferred.
• Storage: NVMe storage for faster operations.
• Operating System: Ubuntu or an Ubuntu-based distribution.

If your system meets these requirements and you have Ollama installed, you can run the DeepSeek R1 model with the command:

ollama run deepseek-r1:8b

If you haven't installed Ollama yet, you can do so with:

curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh

You'll be asked for your user password during the installation.

There are several versions of DeepSeek you can run, including:

• ollama run deepseek-r1 - The default 8B version
• ollama run deepseek-r1:1.5b - The smallest model
• ollama run deepseek-r1:7b - The 7B version
• ollama run deepseek-r1:14b - The 14B version
• ollama run deepseek-r1:32b - The 32B version
• ollama run deepseek-r1:70b - The largest and most advanced model

Once the command finishes, you'll be at the Ollama prompt, ready to use your chosen model.

With either method, you'll have access to DeepSeek AI, allowing you to use it securely on your local machine, keeping your queries and data private.