Models & resources
Ollama
Ollama is the easiest way to run and build with open AI models locally or in the cloud on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
What is Ollama?
Ollama is the easiest way to run and build with open AI models locally or in the cloud on macOS, Windows, and Linux.It allows users to access the latest open models with complete privacy, ensuring that prompts are never stored or trained on.
As the most popular way to build with open models, Ollama sees over 9 million monthly installs, more than 1 billion model downloads, and has served over 200 trillion tokens.It empowers developers and users alike to seamlessly integrate powerful AI capabilities into their workflows.
Key features
- Cross-Platform SFully compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux, providing a consistent user experience across all major operating systems.
- Privacy FirstAll data is processed locally; prompts are never stored or used for model training, ensuring complete privacy.
- Vast Model LibraAccess a rich selection of open-source models covering language, vision, audio, and decision-making capabilities.
- Flexible DeploymRun models on local hardware for data sovereignty or connect to cloud resources for enhanced computational power.
- Easy to StartSimplified command-line interface and management tools make running large language models as easy as installing regular software.
How to use it
- Visit the official website to download the Ollama installer for your operating system.
- Run the installer and follow the instructions to configure your local environment.
- Open your terminal or command line and use the 'ollama run' command to load your desired model.
- Start interacting with the model or integrate it into your applications via the API.
Where it fits
- Local DevelopmenDevelopers can quickly test and debug AI models in offline or controlled environments without relying on external APIs.
- Privacy-SensitivProcess medical, financial, or personal data while ensuring it never leaves the local network, meeting compliance requirements.
- Personalized AIRun customized models on personal computers to create dedicated intelligent assistants for writing, coding, or learning.
Pricing and free quota
Pricing and any free quota follow the official site.
Who it is for
- AI Application Developers
- Privacy Advocates
- Data Scientists
- Local Computing Enthusiasts
FAQ
Which operating systems does Ollama support?
Ollama supports macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Will my data be uploaded to the cloud?
No.Ollama is designed to be local-first.Your prompts and data are never stored or used for training, ensuring complete privacy.
How do I get the latest models?
You can browse and download the latest open-source models from the Ollama model library using simple commands.