Ollama

Ollama runs language models locally and provides tools to work with model files and APIs.

github.com/jmorganca/ollama
Ollama homepage screenshot

About Ollama

Ollama runs open language models locally, including Kimi, GLM, MiniMax, DeepSeek, gpt-oss, Qwen and Gemma. It provides a command-line interface, a local REST API, and Python and JavaScript libraries for running and managing models.

It offers installs for macOS, Windows and Linux, plus a Docker image, and can connect to coding tools and agents such as Claude Code, Codex, Copilot CLI and OpenCode.

Key features

  • Run models locally via command line with ollama run
  • REST API for running and managing models on localhost
  • Python library for chat interactions with local models
  • JavaScript library for chat interactions with local models
  • Launch integrations with coding tools including Claude Code and Codex
  • Docker image available as ollama/ollama on Docker Hub
Best for: Developers and technical users who want to run open models locally and connect them to apps and coding tools.
Good for
  • Open source repository for running models locally
  • Available for macOS, Windows, Linux, and Docker
  • Provides REST API plus Python and JavaScript libraries

Ollama at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Ollama FAQ

How do I chat with a model?
Run `ollama run gemma4`. See ollama.com/library for the full list of models.
How do I use Ollama with coding tools?
Use `ollama launch claude`. Supported integrations include Claude Code, Codex, Copilot CLI, DeepSeek Harness, Droid, and OpenCode.
Does Ollama have an API?
Yes. It has a REST API for running and managing models, plus ollama-python and ollama-js libraries.
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