Run DeepSeek R1 Locally with Ollama (Windows & Mac) + Terminal/UI Integration

Tirupati Rao (bitbee)

Introduction

Running LLMs (Large Language Models) locally ensures privacy, speed, and flexibility. In this guide, we will:

✅ Install Ollama (Windows & Mac)
✅ Set up DeepSeek R1 (1.5B model)
✅ Run it in the terminal
✅ Build a modern UI for easy interactions

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What Are Ollama & DeepSeek R1?

1. Ollama

Ollama is a tool that lets you run large language models (LLMs) on your local machine without cloud dependencies.

✔️ Why Use Ollama?

• Easy installation and model management
• Works offline (after downloading models)
• Supports multiple AI models (DeepSeek, LLaMA, Mistral, etc.)

2. DeepSeek R1