Ollama
Run downloaded language models locally or select a separate cloud service. Ollama provides a terminal workflow and an API for connecting applications.
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What it connects
Ollama's quickstart documents downloading the app, selecting a local model and starting a chat. Applications can also call the local API. This makes it a candidate when you want to experiment with an open model behind your own interface. Keep the runtime, selected model and application separate in your notes; they are different parts of the setup.
Check the execution path
Ollama also offers cloud models. Its FAQ explains local-only configuration and says the server binds to the loopback address by default. Inspect your configuration before connecting data or exposing an endpoint. Use our local-model trial to check a small fictional task; this profile contains no speed benchmark or model-quality test.
