To configure Chatbox to work with DeepSeek R1, follow these steps:
Step 1: Install Ollama
First, you need to install Ollama, which is essential for running the DeepSeek model locally. Download Ollama from its official website and follow the installation instructions for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux) [1][7].Step 2: Run DeepSeek R1 Model
After installing Ollama, open your terminal (or command prompt) and run the following command to download and execute the DeepSeek R1 model. It is recommended to start with the 8B version for initial testing:bash
ollama run deepseek-r1:8b
You can replace `8b` with other model sizes (like `1.5b`, `14b`, `32b`, or `70b`) depending on your hardware capabilities [1][5][7].
Step 3: Download and Set Up Chatbox
Next, download Chatbox, a user-friendly interface designed for interacting with AI models like DeepSeek R1. Install it following the provided instructions [1][5].Step 4: Configure Chatbox Settings
Once Chatbox is installed and DeepSeek R1 is running:1. Open Chatbox and navigate to the settings menu.
2. Change the Model Provider setting to Ollama.
3. Set the Ollama API host to `https://127.0.0.1:11434`, which is the default address where Ollama runs locally.
4. Select the DeepSeek R1 model you downloaded (e.g., `deepseek-r1:8b`) from the model list.
5. Save your settings.
You are now ready to interact with DeepSeek R1 through Chatbox [1][3][5].
Citations:[1] https://digialps.com/run-deepseek-r1-locally-a-full-guide-my-honest-review-of-this-free-openai-alternative/
[2] https://python.useinstructor.com/integrations/deepseek/
[3] https://dataconomy.com/2025/01/26/how-to-setup-deepseek-r1-easily-for-free-online-and-local/
[4] https://www.vellum.ai/blog/the-training-of-deepseek-r1-and-ways-to-use-it
[5] https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/1i6ggyh/got_deepseek_r1_running_locally_full_setup_guide/
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQEG7SRQ5yI
[7] https://www.deepseekr1.org/en/blog/deepseek-r1-local-setup
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43bozDsZ5ts