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	~~<pre>~~		Visit the Ollama Website for installation details.
	~~curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh \| sh~~
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	~~=== For Windows ===~~

	~~Download the installer from~~ the [[Ollama ~~website]] and run it~~.

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	== Usage ==		== Usage ==

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# Ollama

Ollama is an open-source tool that allows users to run large language models (LLMs)
locally on their machines. It provides a simple interface to download, run, and interact
with state-of-the-art language models like LLaMA, Mistral, and others.

---

## Table of Contents

1. [What is Ollama?](#what-is-ollama)
2. [Key Features](#key-features)
3. [How Ollama Works](#how-ollama-works)
4. [Installation](#installation)
5. [Usage](#usage)
6. [Supported Models](#supported-models)
7. [Examples](#examples)
8. [Community and Resources](#community-and-resources)
9. [Contributing](#contributing)
10. [License](#license)

---

## What is Ollama?

Ollama is a tool designed to bring large language models to everyone. It enables users
to:

- Run powerful AI models locally on their devices.
- Interact with models through a simple command-line interface (CLI) or API.
- Avoid dependency on cloud services for processing.

Ollama supports models such as LLaMA, Mistral, Phi, GPT-J, GPT-NeoX, and more. It is
particularly useful for users who prioritize privacy, control, or offline use.

---

## Key Features

- **Local Execution**: Models run entirely on your machine.
- **Simple CLI**: Easy-to-use commands for model interaction.
- **Model Management**: Download, update, and manage models seamlessly.
- **API Integration**: Expose model capabilities via a REST API.
- **Cross-Platform**: Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- **Privacy-Focused**: No data sent to external servers.

---

## How Ollama Works

Ollama operates by:

1. **Model Downloading**: Users can pull models from repositories like Hugging Face or
the Ollama Hub.
2. **Containerization**: Models are run in containers for isolation and ease of use.
3. **Inference**: Users can query models via the CLI or API.
4. **Quantization**: Ollama supports quantized models for faster performance on
lower-end hardware.

---

## Installation

### For Linux/macOS

```bash
curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh
```

### For Windows

Download the installer from the [Ollama website](https://ollama.com/download) and run
it.

---

## Usage

### List Available Models

```bash
ollama list
```

### Start a Model

```bash
ollama serve # Starts the API server
ollama pull llama2 # Downloads the LLaMA 2 model
```

### Interact with a Model

```bash
ollama run llama2
```

### Use the API

Send HTTP requests to `http://localhost:11434/api/generate`.

---

## Supported Models

Ollama supports a wide range of models, including:

- LLaMA (Meta)
- Mistral (Sideline)
- Phi (Microsoft)
- GPT-J
- GPT-NeoX
- Falcon (Tiihs)
- and many more.

Check the [Ollang Hub](https://ollama.com/library) for the latest list.

---

## Examples

### Generate Text

```bash
ollama run llama2 "Write a poem about artificial intelligence."
```

### Stream Output

```bash
ollama generate llama2 -p "Explain quantum computing in simple terms."
```

### Use with Python

```python
import requests

response = requests.post(
"http://localhost:11434/api/generate",
json={
"model": "llama2",
"prompt": "What is the meaning of life?",
"stream": False
}
)

print(response.json()["response"])
```

---

## Community and Resources

- **GitHub**: [https://github.com/jmorganca/ollama](https://github.com/jmorganca/ollama)
- **Documentation**: [https://ollama.com/docs](https://ollama.com/docs)
- **Community**: Join discussions on the [Ollama Forum](https://forum.ollama.com)

---

## Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Check the [GitHub
repository](https://github.com/jmorganca/ollama) for guidelines.

---

## License

Ollama is released under the MIT License. See the
[LICENSE](https://github.com/jmorganca/ollama/blob/main/LICENSE) file for details.

---

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