Ollama is an open-source tool that simplifies running and managing Large Language Models (LLMs) locally. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps to set up Ollama on your machine, whether you're using macOS, Linux, or Windows. The process is easy and designed for both beginners and experienced developers alike.
1. System Requirements
Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:
1. Operating System (OS): macOS, Linux, or Windows (latest versions recommended for optimal performance).
2. Storage: Minimum of 10 GB of free disk space.
3. Processor: A modern CPU with at least 2 cores (better performance with more cores).
4. RAM: At least 4 GB of RAM (8 GB or more recommended for better performance).
5. Internet Connection: Required for downloading the Ollama tool and any models you wish to use.
2. Installation Steps
Follow these steps to install Ollama on your computer:
2.1 Download Ollama
Open your browser and go to the official Ollama website: https://ollama.com/
Click on the Download button.
Select the software that matches your operating system (macOS, Linux, or Windows) and download the corresponding binary file.
2.2 Extract the Downloaded Binary
Once the file is downloaded, extract the downloaded binary, and install the Ollama software.
Upon successful installation of the Executable, you can see below screen.
Verify the installation
Open terminal and execute the command ollama. If you see response like below, the installation is successful.
$ollama Usage: ollama [flags] ollama [command] Available Commands: serve Start ollama create Create a model from a Modelfile show Show information for a model run Run a model stop Stop a running model pull Pull a model from a registry push Push a model to a registry list List models ps List running models cp Copy a model rm Remove a model help Help about any command Flags: -h, --help help for ollama -v, --version Show version information Use "ollama [command] --help" for more information about a command.
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