Run DeepSeek Coder 6.7B locally on iPhone, iPad & Mac
Strong dedicated code model — completion, refactoring, many languages. 8 GB+.
In privateSLM, DeepSeek Coder 6.7B is a coding assistant for writing code, SQL queries and debugging — entirely on your device, so proprietary code never leaves it. You download the model once, and from then on every conversation runs entirely on your device — no cloud, no account, no tracking, and it keeps working with the radio off.
At a glance
| Model | DeepSeek Coder 6.7B |
|---|---|
| Category | Coding & SQL |
| Download size | 4.08 GB (one time) |
| Quantization | Q4_K_M (GGUF) |
| Minimum device RAM | 8 GB |
| Runs offline | Yes — fully on-device after download |
| Source | Hugging Face |
Will it run on my device?
DeepSeek Coder 6.7B needs a device with at least 8 GB of RAM — that means iPhone 16 Pro and later, M-series iPad Pro / Air, and any Apple Silicon Mac. The privateSLM catalog states the RAM requirement for every model up front, so you know before you download.
How to run DeepSeek Coder 6.7B in privateSLM
- Get privateSLM on the App Store — one-time purchase, no subscription.
- Open Models, pick DeepSeek Coder 6.7B, and tap Download (4.08 GB, once).
- Select it as your active model and chat — airplane mode included.
On iPhones, iPads and Macs with Apple Intelligence, privateSLM can also answer instantly with the built-in system model — zero downloads. A catalog model like DeepSeek Coder 6.7B is for when you want this particular specialist, offline, under your control.
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FAQ
Does DeepSeek Coder 6.7B run offline on iPhone?
Yes. After a one-time 4.08 GB download inside privateSLM, DeepSeek Coder 6.7B runs entirely on-device via llama.cpp. Airplane mode works — nothing is ever sent to a server.
How much RAM does DeepSeek Coder 6.7B need?
A device with at least 8 GB of RAM — in practice iPhone 16 Pro and later, M-series iPad Pro / Air, and any Apple Silicon Mac.
Is DeepSeek Coder 6.7B free to use in privateSLM?
The model itself is open-weights (Q4_K_M GGUF) and the download is free. privateSLM is a one-time purchase — no subscription, no per-message fees.