How to Run DeepSeek R1 1.5B Locally on Kali Linux (2026) | Ollama, by ThryxSec on YouTube. 2 min 8 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 8 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Open a terminal on Kali Linux and update your package lists with sudo apt update.
Install Ollama with the official install script: curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh.
Check the install worked by running ollama --version in the terminal.
Start the Ollama service if it is not running, then confirm it responds with ollama list.
Download the model by running ollama run deepseek-r1:1.5b. The first run pulls the files, so wait for it to finish.
Type a simple prompt such as "Explain what a port scan is" and press Enter to test the model.
Type /? in the chat to see the available Ollama commands, then press Ctrl+D to exit.
Clear the session context with /clear before starting a new topic so old messages do not affect answers.
Tips and common mistakes
The 1.5B model is small and fast but gives weaker answers than larger versions, so keep prompts short and specific.
If the download stalls, check your connection and run the pull command again; it resumes where it stopped.
Run the model on a machine you control and avoid pasting secrets or private data into prompts.
Questions
Do I need a GPU to run DeepSeek R1 1.5B?
No. The 1.5B model is small enough to run on CPU, though a GPU makes responses faster.
How much disk space does the model take?
Expect roughly 1 to 2 GB for the model files plus the Ollama install, so keep a few GB free.
Can I use this on other Linux distros?
Yes. The same Ollama install script and run command work on most Linux distributions, not just Kali.
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