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Ollama

by Ollama

Run language models locally with one command

Run large language models locally with a single command — no cloud required.

Open SourceTrust 97Some practice neededRuns offlinemacOS · Windows · Linux
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How it runs for you

Simulation starting …

Illustration, not a real test run

What you get

What you get

  1. 01Download and run open models with one command
  2. 02Runs on your machine, even offline
  3. 03A local API for your apps and many tools

For you if …

  • Developers using local models in their apps
  • Anyone who wants AI on their own machine, no cloud

Pick something else if …

  • Expect big models to run on a weak laptop

How to start

In three steps.

What you need
  • Mac, Windows or Linux
  • Enough RAM for the model
  • Some terminal experience
  1. 1Download Ollama for Mac, Windows or Linux from ollama.com
  2. 2Start a model in the terminal: ollama run gemma3
  3. 3Chat right away or use the API at localhost:11434

Part of these packages

Ollama works together with other software.

Automate a workflow

Recurring tasks run on their own: emails, forms, sheets, approvals.

4 steps1–2 days for the first workflowMedium

Private, local AI

Your own AI on your computer — your data can stay there. We show what to switch off for that.

4 stepsone hourEasy

Use AI safely

Your team uses AI — with far less risk of data leaks or hijacked chatbots.

5 stepsone day for the basicsMedium

Safety check

6 of 7 checks passed · 1 note

No known malicious patterns in the install instructionsactively maintainedLicence: MIT

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Who is behind it?
  • Taken by OROBO from the official source. The maker has not joined OROBO yet.
Is the code clean?
  • Source code publicly visible
  • Licence: MIT
  • No known malicious patterns in the install instructions
Is it maintained?
  • Website reachable
  • Updated today
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  • Website loads fast
  • Website protection settings: 1 of 6 (website only, not the software)Frame-Schutz

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Facts

AreaBuild it yourself
PriceOpen Source
LicenceMIT
Runs onmacOS, Windows, Linux
Popular with developers★ 186K GitHub
Last updated05 Nov 2026
Sourceollama/ollama ↗
Websiteollama.com ↗
I am the maker