How to Build Anything with DeepSeek: A Simple Guide for Beginners

Want to build apps, games, or automate tasks but don’t know how to code? With DeepSeek R1 you can turn ideas into reality in minutes
In this photo illustration, the DeepSeek app is displayed on an iPhone screen on January 27, 2025 in San Anselmo, California. Newly launched Chinese AI app DeepSeek has surged to number one in Apple's App Store and has triggered a sell-off of U.S. tech stocks over concerns that Chinese companies' AI advances could threaten the bottom line of tech giants in the United States and Europe. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Want to build apps, games, or automate tasks but don’t know how to code? With DeepSeek R1, an AI tool that thinks and reasons like a human, you can turn ideas into reality in minutes. Here’s how to get started—no experience needed!

Method 1: Use DeepSeek’s Free Chat Tool

  1. Go to DeepSeek Chat and select the DeepSeek R1 model.
  2. Enable Web Search for real-time data (optional but useful for research-heavy tasks).
  3. Type your request directly. For example: “Create a Space Invaders game using Python and Pygame.”
DeepSeek R1 will plan the project step-by-step: setting up the game window, coding enemies, bullets, collision detection, and more. Once the code is ready, click Run HTML to test the game instantly.

Why it’s awesome:

  • Build complex projects (like games!) in one prompt.
  • Free, fast, and beginner-friendly.

Method 2: Run DeepSeek Locally

Want to use DeepSeek offline? Install it on your laptop with Ollama:
  1. Download Ollama.
  2. Open Terminal and run: 
    ollama run deepseek-r1
  3. Start building! For example: “Create a keyword cost calculator with my brand colors.”
DeepSeek will generate HTML/CSS code. Copy-paste it into a file and preview your website instantly.
Pro tip: Use the smaller 7B model for speed. Save larger models (like the 40GB version) for heavy tasks.

Method 3: Build Apps with Bolt DIY

Bolt DIY is a free tool for creating apps and tools. Combine it with DeepSeek for extra power:
  1. Install Bolt from GitHub.
  2. Use OpenRouter (a paid but affordable API) to connect Bolt to DeepSeek R1.
  3. Ask Bolt to build anything: “Create a synth keyboard app with sound effects.”
Bolt generates the code. Export it to GitHub or host it for free on Netlify.
Example: A to-do list app built in 2 minutes. Add tasks, check them off—done!

Method 4: Automate Workflows with Make.com

Automate emails, content creation, or data tasks:
  1. Sign up for Make.com (free tier available).
  2. Connect apps like Google Sheets, Gmail, or WordPress.
  3. Add DeepSeek R1 via OpenRouter to handle logic.
Example: Automate SEO content creation:
  • Pull keywords from Google Sheets → Generate articles with DeepSeek → Publish to WordPress.

Method 5: Create Custom AI Agents

Build your own “AI employee” to browse the web, write code, or manage tasks:
  1. Install Browser Web UI (free, open-source).
  2. Connect it to DeepSeek R1 via Ollama.
  3. Give instructions like: “Research trending AI tools and summarize them.”
The agent will open Chrome, search Google, and return a report—no coding needed!

Why DeepSeek R1 Stands Out

  • Reasoning skills: It plans projects like a human.
  • Speed: The 7B model runs smoothly on most laptops.
  • Free options: Chat, Ollama, and Bolt DIY cost nothing.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re building games, apps, or automating workflows, DeepSeek R1 makes it easy. Start with the free chat tool, experiment with local setups, and scale up with automation. The best part? You don’t need to be a tech expert—just creative!
Ready to try? Pick a project and let DeepSeek handle the heavy lifting. Happy building! 🚀