Are you sick of keeping a tab open to talk to your favorite AI? That is different with DeepSeek Desktop. It works quickly, is easy to use, and stays on your screen like any other app. You will not have to switch between tabs or lose chats when you accidentally close your computer. 

DeepSeek Desktop felt like an improvement as soon as I installed it, not just in terms of what it could do but also how well AI could work with other programs. It makes the experience faster and easier to understand for everyone, from regular users to developers. 

 

Why DeepSeek Desktop? 

The DeepSeek Desktop app has all the things you love about DeepSeek. I did not have to deal with browser trash or sessions ending too soon. The app immediately opens, knows what I like, and keeps everything in order. 

Persistent saving is one of the best benefits. For settings, chat logs, and user preferences, the app uses localStorage and cookies. That means that even after restarting the app, your best style, language, and even talks from the past will still be there. 

Also, it is made to run directly on the desktop. Currently, it only works on Windows, but soon it will also work on macOS and Linux. It is easy to get around because the user experience is clean and easy to understand. Yes, it has the official DeepSeek logo, making the app look sharp and professional. 

How to Install DeepSeek Desktop

It is surprisingly easy to get DeepSeek Desktop up and running. 

Downloading the installer is the best way to do it. To get DeepSeek Desktop, go to the main page and click "Download DeepSeek Desktop 1.0.0 for Windows." Running the.exe file and following the on-screen directions is all you need to do. The app starts up right away and is ready for your next chat. 

If you are a developer or just like to get your hands dirty, you can build the app from a source. How I did it: 

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/doxdk/deepseek-desktop.git

Navigate to the project directory:

cd deepseek-desktop

Install dependencies:

npm install

Build the application:

npm run build

The ready-to-install application shows up in the dist/ folder. If you do not want to make an installer and only want to test the app in development mode, use the following:

npm start

It did not take more than five minutes, and everything went well.

Coding DeepSeek Desktop

DeepSeek Desktop's elegance surprised me as a tech fan. The core is based on Electron, which combines web tools with PC features.

These are the main parts of the app.

1. Main Application Setup (Electron)

The main.js file starts the DeepSeek interface and sets up the Electron app:

const { app, BrowserWindow } = require('electron');

let mainWindow;

app.on('ready', () => {
    mainWindow = new BrowserWindow({
        width: 800,
        height: 600,
        webPreferences: {
            nodeIntegration: false,
            contextIsolation: true,
        },
    });

    mainWindow.loadURL('https://deepseek.ai');
});

This code makes a window that looks like a browser, but it only has DeepSeek and no other features like tabs or favorites.

2. Persistent Storage (localStorage & Cookies)

DeepSeek Desktop uses localStorage and cookies to store user preferences. Here's how that works:

// Save user preference
localStorage.setItem('theme', 'dark');

// Retrieve user preference
const theme = localStorage.getItem('theme');
console.log(`User prefers ${theme} mode.`);

// Set a cookie
document.cookie = "username=DeepSeekUser; expires=Fri, 31 Dec 2024 12:00:00 UTC; path=/";

// Read cookies
console.log(document.cookie);

This preserves app settings like dark mode and language choices after closing.

System Requirements

DeepSeek Desktop requires:

• Windows: Windows 10 or later 
• macOS: Coming soon in 1.0.1
• Linux: Version 1.0.1 will provide Linux support.

On most modern PCs, the application runs well. It was no problem for my 8GB RAM, mid-range CPU laptop.

Future Plans

DeepSeek Desktop seems professional now, but more is coming. Version 1.0.1 adds macOS and Linux, making it cross-platform.

Developers offer theme variations and notification controls.  Performance improvements and community-driven projects are on the agenda. 

Conclusion: Worth the Download?

I am confident DeepSeek Desktop is a game-changer after a few days. No more losing messages or browser tabs. Fast, dependable, and simple to set up.

Chatting informally or using DeepSeek for business is smoother using the desktop app. DeepSeek Desktop is worth a try if you are weary of browser-based AI and prefer a simpler experience.