How to Use Ollama
Step-by-step intermediate-level guide covering 5 essential steps for how to use ollama. Includes tips for ollama and llama and common troubleshooting solutions.
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In This Guide
- 1 Download Ollama
- 2 Install and run
- 3 Pull models
- 4 Chat
- 5 Use API
Download Ollama
Get from ollama.com for Mac, Linux, Windows. This step covers download ollama, an essential part of the how to use ollama process.
Install and run
Standard install, runs in background. This step covers install and run, an essential part of the how to use ollama process.
Pull models
Ollama pull llama3.1 (or mistral, phi, etc) This step covers pull models, an essential part of the how to use ollama process.
Chat
Ollama run llama3.1 to start chatting. This step covers chat, an essential part of the how to use ollama process.
Use API
Localhost:11434 for API access. This step covers use api, an essential part of the how to use ollama process.
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Pro Tips
- Pull multiple models
- Use with Open WebUI
- API works with many apps
- Custom modelfiles possible
Tools Mentioned in This Guide
Ollama
Ollama is a ai assistant tool offering Local models, Easy setup, Multiple models. Built for Developers and Privacy advocates, it provides with a free tier available. Run large language models locally with simple commands.
Ai assistantLlama
Llama is a ai assistant tool offering Open source, Multiple sizes, Fine-tunable. Built for Developers and Researchers, it provides with a free tier available. Meta's open-source large language model family.
Ai assistantLM Studio
LM Studio is a ai assistant tool offering Desktop app, Model browser, Chat interface. Built for Enthusiasts and Developers, it provides with a free tier available. Desktop app for running local LLMs with a user-friendly interface.
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