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Ollama

Download and run AI chat models on your own computer, without sending your data to the cloud.

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What it does

Ollama lets you run AI language models, the kind of technology behind ChatGPT, directly on your own laptop or desktop. You pick a model from its library, it downloads it, and you can start chatting with it.

Because the model runs on your machine, your conversations don't leave your computer, and it keeps working without an internet connection once a model is downloaded.

Many other apps use Ollama behind the scenes as their engine, so installing it often unlocks a whole range of other private AI tools.

Who it's for

Anyone curious about private, offline AI, and developers who want a simple way to add local AI to their apps.

Can I use it without coding?

With some setup. There are installers for Mac, Windows and Linux. Bigger models need a reasonably powerful computer. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Cost
FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
Runs on
Mac, Windows, Linux
Privacy
Your choice: run it on your device or use an online service
API key
Not needed

Try it

  1. Download the Ollama installer for Mac or Windows from the project's website, or use its Linux install script.
  2. Open Ollama and choose a model to download and chat with.
Official download page

Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?

Before you install

  • Only download from the official GitHub page or the official download page above. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
  • License (MIT): Very permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
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