How to Set Up Deepseek-R1 on Your Machine (VS Code)

https://nxtcode.hashnode.dev/how-to-set-up-deepseek-r1-on-your-machine-vs-code

---

Part 1: Why Deepseek-r1 is a Game-Changer

With the rapid growth of Large Language Models (LLMs), Deepseek-r1 has become a top AI model. It matches the performance of models like GPT-01 in reasoning and code generation, making it a powerful tool for developers.

---

Part 2: Setting Up Deepseek-r1 (Using Windows CMD)

1. Install Ollama

   • Download Ollama from the official website.
   • Run the downloaded file and complete the setup.

2. Download the Deepseek-r1 Model

   • Open CMD and run this command:

    ollama pull deepseek-r1
   

• To test if the model is working, use this command:
  

   curl http://localhost:11434/api/generate -d "{\"model\": \"deepseek-r1:latest\", \"prompt\": \"Why is the sky blue?\"}"
  

• If you see output in the terminal, Deepseek-r1 is ready to go!

---

Part 3: Setting Up the Continue.dev Extension

1. Install Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

   • Download and install VS Code.

2. Install the Continue.dev Extension

   • Open VS Code and go to the Extensions Marketplace.
   • Search for "Continue.dev" and install it.

3. Connect Deepseek-r1 to Continue.dev

   • Open the Continue.dev extension.
   • Click the model selection button at the bottom-left corner.
   • Select "Ollama" and choose the "Deepseek-r1" model.

---

Part 4: Using Deepseek-r1

Now you can use Deepseek-r1’s features directly in VS Code:

• Autocomplete: Get smart suggestions while writing code.
• Code Refactoring: Ask the AI to optimize or rewrite your code.
• Code Explanations: Understand what your code does with AI help.

---

Part 5: Why Choose Deepseek-r1?

• Logical Reasoning: Makes smarter decisions using logical tree reasoning.
• Transformer Technology: Excels in code generation tasks.
• Local Execution: Runs on your machine for better privacy and faster responses.

---

Part 6: WhatsApp Status Message

"Deepseek-r1: Smarter than GPT, excelling in reasoning and code generation. 🚀

DeepseekR1 #AI #Coding #WindowsCMD"

---

Start using Deepseek-r1 in your workflow and enjoy smarter, faster coding! 🥂