Download and run AI models for local chat and applications
Overview
- Purpose
- Download and run AI models for local chat and applications
- Category
- AI Agents
- Developer
- Ollama
- Official site
- https://ollama.com/ (opens in a new tab)
Main features
- Download and manage large language models
- Run local models on a computer
- Serve models to other applications through an API
- Cloud model options
Best for
Suited to running models on a personal computer or providing a model service for local knowledge bases and coding tools.
Things to know
- Local use requires installing the app and downloading a model; performance depends on hardware and model size
- Cloud models involve network transmission and handle data differently from local execution
FAQ
- Does it only use cloud models?
- No. The official documentation describes downloading and running models locally.
- Can other apps connect to it?
- Yes. The official documentation covers its API and app integrations.