Local ModelsBeginner
Install Ollama and Run LLMs Locally
Run Llama 3, Mistral, DeepSeek, and more AI models on your own PC — completely offline and private.
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What You'll Learn
Ollama is the easiest way to run large language models (LLMs) on your own computer. Once installed, you can chat with AI models entirely offline — no API keys, no internet connection, no usage limits.
Requirements
- At least 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended for larger models)
- Windows 10/11, macOS 11+, or Linux
- ~4 GB free disk space per model
Why Ollama?
- 100% private — your data never leaves your machine
- No API costs
- Works offline
- Supports hundreds of models
Download and Install Ollama
Visit ollama.com and download the installer for your OS.
- Mac: Download the
.dmg, open it, drag Ollama to Applications - Windows: Download the
.exeinstaller and run it - Linux:
curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh
After installing, Ollama runs as a background service automatically.
💡 Tip
On Mac, Ollama will appear as a menu bar icon (llama head). On Windows it runs in the system tray.