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Local LLM

Ollama

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Run Local AI Models

Ollama lets you run open-source large language models, such as Llama 3, DeepSeek, Qwen, Gemma 3, and others, locally. It provides a simple, intuitive interface to download and run these models.

Key Features

  • Easy Setup: Simple installation process on macOS, Linux, and Windows
  • Wide Model Support: Run a variety of popular models
  • Command Line Interface: Powerful CLI for advanced users
  • API Access: Build applications that use your local models
  • No Cloud Dependency: Everything runs locally for privacy and no usage costs

Getting Started

  1. Download Ollama on your Mac
  2. Install the application
  3. Pull your first model with ollama pull llama3
  4. Start chatting with ollama run llama3

Perfect For

  • Developers working on AI applications
  • Privacy-conscious users
  • Learning about AI without cloud costs
  • Testing and experimenting with different models

Ollama makes local LLMs accessible to everyone. Try it today!

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