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This guide walks you through installing DeepSeek locally using Ollama and connecting it to a chat interface, Chatbox, for interactive use. Ollama simplifies running large language models (LLMs) locally, while Chatbox provides a user-friendly interface.

Step 1: Install Ollama on PC

1. Download Ollama
   Visit the Ollama Download Page and download Ollama.

2. Install Ollama
3. Verify Installation
   Run the command:

   ollama --version

Step 2: Download the DeepSeek Model

Ollama supports multiple variants of DeepSeek. For this guide, we’ll use deepseek-r1:8b, an 8-billion-parameter model optimized for dialogue.

1. Pull the Model
   Download the model from Ollama Library. Please specify the version depending on your machine.
   
   Run the command:

   ollama run deepseek-r1:8b

   This downloads about 5GB of data. Ensure you have a stable internet connection.

2. Verify the Model
   You can ask a question to verify if the model is working.

Step 3: Set Up a Chat Interface

1. Download Chatbox (Desktop App)
   Chatbox is a cross-platform desktop client for LLMs. Visit Chatbox Releases and download the latest version.
2. Install and Launch Chatbox

3. Configure Ollama Connection
   
   • Go to Settings > Model Settings.
   • Select Ollama as the provider.
   • Set the API URL to http://localhost:11434.
   • Choose deepseek-r1:8b from the model list.
   
4. Start Using DeepSeek
   Type your question in the input box and press Enter.