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VS Code Extension - Running Ollama Locally to host Deepseek in VS Code

Enhance your coding experience with Visual Studio Code, the DeepSeek extension, and Ollama — a guide to installation, configuration, and usage for local AI-powered development.

Install Visual Studio Code

Download

Download the latest version of Visual Studio Code from the official website.

VS Code Screenshot

Version 1.67+ is recommended for full compatibility with the DeepSeek extension and Ollama integration.

Install DeepSeek Extension

The DeepSeek extension enables AI-powered code assistance directly in VS Code. It works seamlessly with Ollama for local model execution.

Installation Steps

  1. Open VS Code.
  2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X on macOS).
  3. Search for DeepSeek.
  4. Click Install.

For more details:
DeepSeek Extension for VS Code

Install Ollama

Ollama allows you to run large language models locally, including DeepSeek-compatible models.

Download & Setup

Visit the official site to install Ollama:

👉 https://ollama.ai/download

Verify Installation

ollama --version  
# Should output something like: ollama version 0.1.20