DeepSeek just dropped distilled versions of its R1 model, they can match or even beat GPT-4o, and the best part? You can run them for free on your own computer.
Here’s how to get started:
- Download LM Studio from their website (pick your OS).
- Open the app, click the magnifying glass, and download a model — try the DeepSeek R1 Distill series.
- In the chat window, select the model from the top dropdown and start chatting.
It works fully offline, no internet needed. Use it anywhere, anytime.