How to Use Ollama to Run Large Language Models Locally
Running Ollama in your terminal allows you to start chatting with a local large language model (LLM) quickly. You won’t need API keys, cloud services, or ongoing costs. Ollama is a free, open-source tool that lets you download and run models directly on your machine. By following this guide, you’ll install Ollama, chat with local models from your terminal, and use them to power agentic coding tools:
Large language models traditionally require expensive API subscriptions and a constant internet connection. Ollama eliminates both requirements by running models directly on your hardware. Because everything runs locally, your