How to Install Open Source LLMs (Like Deepseek & Qwen) for Free — A Simple Guide Using LM Studio Want to run powerful language models like Deepseek, Qwen, and others on your own computer—for free? Here's a step-by-step guide. Image 1: Full view of what LM Studio looks like when everything is set up. 👇🏿 Step 1: Visit LM Studio Go to: https://lmstudio.ai/ Step 2: Choose Your Platform LM Studio works on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Pick the version for your system. Image 3: Select the version for your computer 👇🏿 Step 3: Save the Installer Download the file and save it somewhere easy to find. Image 4: This is my version on Mac 👇🏿 For windows view watch this https://youtube.com/shorts/N_1K--0DnhA Step 4: Install LM Studio For macOS: Move LM Studio to your Applications folder. For Windows: Watch the video in the LM Studio setup for guidance. Image 5: macOS installation screen 👇🏿 Step 5: Launch LM Studio & Get Your First LLM Open LM Studio Click “Get Your First LLM” LM Studio recommends a model based on your computer specs Image 6: Where you choose your first model 👇🏿 Step 6: Download a Model Pick a model (like Qwen or Deepseek), then click Download / Install. Step 7: Start Prompting Once it’s downloaded: Click "Start New Chat" You're good to go! You’re All Set! 🤸🏿
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