How to Use DeepSeek: A Comprehensive Guide
DeepSeek is a powerful AI tool designed to assist with various tasks, from programming assistance to data analysis. Whether you're a developer, researcher, or business professional, DeepSeek can enhance your workflow. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started with DeepSeek.
1. Introduction to DeepSeek
DeepSeek is an advanced AI model known for its high-speed data processing and sophisticated reasoning capabilities. It has outperformed many other models in various tests, making it a valuable tool for numerous applications.
2. Setting Up Your Environment
System Requirements
To run DeepSeek, ensure your system meets the following requirements:
- Operating System: Linux (preferred), Windows with WSL, or macOS
- Hardware: GPU with CUDA support, at least 16 GB of RAM
- Software: Python 3.8 or higher, CUDA, and cuDNN
Installation Guide
1. Install Python
- Go to python.org.
- Download the latest version of Python (3.8 or higher).
- Run the installer and make sure to check the box that says 'Add python.exe to PATH'.
- Complete the installation process.
2. Install CUDA and cuDNN (for GPU support)
- Download and install CUDA from the NVIDIA website.
- Download and install cuDNN from the NVIDIA website.
3. Clone the DeepSeek Repository
- Open your Command Prompt or Terminal.
- Run the following command to clone the DeepSeek repository:
git clone https://github.com/deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-V3.git
- Navigate to the cloned directory:
cd DeepSeek-V3
5. Set Up the Environment
- Create a virtual environment (optional but recommended):
python -m venv deepseek-env
- Activate the virtual environment:
- On Windows:
deepseek-env\Scripts\activate
- On Linux/macOS:
source deepseek-env/bin/activate
6. Install Project Dependencies
- Inside the DeepSeek directory, run:
cd DeepSeek-V3/inferencepip install -r requirements.txt
Running DeepSeek
- Download the model weights from Hugging Face, and put them into /path/to/DeepSeek-V3 folder. Model Downloads
Model, Total Params, Activated Params, Context Length, Download
DeepSeek-V3-Base, 671B, 37B, 128K,