How to install DeepSeek in 5 minutes on an Apple Macbook: local AI without internet and for free!

ChatGPT and similar models are great until you hit a rate limit, slow responses, or find that you can't access more advanced features without a monthly subscription. Plus, every time you ask something, you're a little paranoid - who's reading all your conversations? So - how to install DeepSeek?!

But what if I had your own AI assistant, which runs exclusively on your Mac? No internet, no hidden costs, no risk of someone using your data to “train a model”. DeepSeek allows you to do exactly that.

Z OLLama platform and a few Terminal commands, you can run a fully autonomous AI model on your Mac in less than 10 minutes. This means you can write, program, or chat with an AI without restrictions, running fast, securely, and completely privately. How? Let's get to the core.

1. Preparing the ground: Install OLLama (How to install DeepSeek)

DeepSeek is just an AI model – but to run it on a Mac, we need something that will make it possible. This is where OLLam comes in.a. It's like some AI manager making sure everything runs smoothly.

How do you install OLLama?

1. Open OLLama website in Safari (or Chrome, if you're that kind of person).
2. Click “Download for macOS” and download the installation file.
3. Once the file is downloaded, locate it in Downloads and her drag to Applications.
4. Open Finder, go to Applications and double-click OLLama.
5. If your Mac asks if you're really sure, click “Open” (yes, of course you are).
6. Click “Install”, enter your Mac password and wait for the issue to be resolved.

Once that's done, OLLama is ready. Now for the main event – DeepSeek.

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2. Download DeepSeek model (How to install DeepSeek)

DeepSeek exists in several versions. The smallest, 7B, works on almost any Mac. If you have more RAM (say 32 GB or more), you can go to 13B or even 67Bif you are really a savage.

How do you install DeepSeek?

1. Open Terminal (⌘ + spacebar → type “Terminal” → Enter).
2. Type this command and press Enter:
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   ollama pull deepseek:7b


   (If you have more RAM, replace “7b” with “13b” or “67b”.)

3. Wait for the model to download (this may take a few minutes, depending on the speed of your Wi-Fi connection).

Once this is done, DeepSeek is ready for action.

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3. How to run DeepSeek in Terminal

If you're old-school and don't mind typing commands, then you can run DeepSeek right here:

In an instant, you will have a local AI assistant that does not need the internet and will not store your questions in some cloud.

Write to him:

And you will get an answer. If you want to get out, just write:

But... what if you want a fancier user experience?

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4. Add Chatbox AI and make everything more user-friendly

Terminal is cool, but if you'd rather have AI conversation in a window similar to ChatGPT, then install Chatbox AI.

How do you install it?

1. Visit Chatbox AI and download the application.
2. Drag it in Applications and open it.
3. In settings, select “OLLama API” as a provider model.
4. Choose as a model “DeepSeek R1 7B” (or whatever version you downloaded).
5. Click "Save" and you can already use AI in a more beautiful interface.

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5. Check if DeepSeek really works locally (without internet)

Want proof? Here, do this:

1. Open System Settings → Network and turn off Wi-Fi.
2. Go to Activity Monitor and under GPU Usage Watch how your Mac uses graphics power for AI calculations.
3. Ask DeepSeek something smart and watch the GPU move – that means everything is running on your computer and not in the cloud.

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Conclusion

And that's it. No subscription. No internet. No tracking. Just you and your local AI running directly on your Mac.

You can use DeepSeek for anything – from writing texts to generating code, having philosophical debates, or just making sure you're not the only AI in the world.

Video instructions – how to download DeepSeek on your computer

Are you ready to try it?