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Ollama
A tool for running large language models locally on your own computer, making LLMs accessible without cloud APIs.
In-Depth Explanation
Ollama is a tool that makes running large language models locally simple and accessible. It handles model downloading, quantization, and serving with a user-friendly interface.
Key features:
- Simple installation: One command to start
- Model library: Easy access to popular models
- Automatic optimization: Quantization and memory management
- OpenAI-compatible API: Drop-in replacement for many apps
- GPU acceleration: NVIDIA, AMD, Apple Silicon support
- Multi-model support: Run different models
Supported models:
- Llama 2, Llama 3
- Mistral, Mixtral
- CodeLlama
- Phi-2
- Gemma
- Many community fine-tunes
Use cases:
- Local AI development and testing
- Privacy-sensitive applications
- Offline AI capabilities
- Cost-free experimentation
- Edge deployment
Business Context
Ollama enables running AI locally for privacy, cost savings, or offline use. Quality varies by model but can be excellent for many tasks.
How Clever Ops Uses This
We use Ollama for development testing and recommend it to Australian businesses needing on-premise AI for data sovereignty or privacy requirements.
Example Use Case
"Running Llama 3 locally on your laptop for development, avoiding API costs and ensuring complete data privacy."