DeepSeek Extension for VS Code

Overview

The DeepSeek Extension for VS Code enables seamless interaction with the DeepSeek-R1:8B model running locally via Ollama. With this extension, you can generate AI-assisted code completions, answer queries, and enhance your coding workflow without relying on cloud-based APIs.

Features

• Interact with DeepSeek-R1:8B Locally: Send prompts to the model running via Ollama.
• Inline Code Suggestions: Get AI-generated code snippets directly within the editor.
• Chat Panel: Open a dedicated chat panel to interact with DeepSeek-R1:8B.
• Customizable Prompts: Adjust input settings to fine-tune model responses.
• Lightweight & Privacy-Focused: Works entirely offline once the model is downloaded.

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Requirements

Before using this extension, ensure you have the following:

1. Ollama Installed: Install Ollama from ollama.com and download the DeepSeek-R1:8B model:

   ollama pull deepseek-r1:8b
   

2. Node.js & npm Installed (for extension development)

   node -v
   npm -v
   

3. VS Code v1.75+

Installation

1. Install this extension from the VS Code Marketplace (or manually load it in Developer Mode).
2. Ensure Ollama is running with the DeepSeek model:

   ollama serve
   

3. Open VS Code and start interacting with DeepSeek via the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P > DeepSeek: Open Chat).

Known Issues

• The extension may not work if Ollama is not running.
• Large prompts may slow down response times.

Usage

• Chat with DeepSeek: Use the command DeepSeek: Open Chat to start a conversation.

Release Notes

1.0.0

• Initial release with basic chat and code generation features.

Following Extension Guidelines

We follow the VS Code Extension Guidelines to ensure the best practices in extension development.

Useful Resources

• Visual Studio Code Extension Documentation
• Ollama Documentation
• DeepSeek AI Model Info

Enjoy using DeepSeek in VS Code! 🚀