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How to Run DeepSeek R1 Offline on Your Computer

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.

How to Run DeepSeek R1 Offline on Your Computer

Here’s how to get started:

  1. Download LM Studio from their website (pick your OS).
  2. Open the app, click the magnifying glass, and download a model — try the DeepSeek R1 Distill series.
  3. 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.