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Ollama
Run large language models on your own machine.
Ollama packages a local runtime and model library for downloading and running language models from a command line or API.
Key features
- Local model runtime
- Command-line interface
- Local HTTP API
- Model library
- Custom model configuration
Pros and tradeoffs
Strengths
- Simple local setup
- Private on-device workflows
- Open-source runtime
Consider before choosing
- Performance depends on local hardware
- Large models require substantial memory and storage
What people use Ollama for
- Run private assistants
- Prototype local AI apps
- Test open models
- Build offline workflows
- Expose local inference APIs
Frequently asked questions
Does Ollama run models locally?
Yes. Ollama downloads and runs supported models on the user’s own machine.
Does Ollama provide an API?
Ollama exposes a local HTTP API for generation, chat, embeddings, and model management.
