Running LLMs on Your Local Computer
Are you interested in running large language models (LLMs) on your local computer? Ollama provides a robust solution for managing and executing these powerful models. This guide will walk you through the installation and usage of Ollama on both Linux and macOS systems.
Installing Ollama on Linux
To install Ollama on your Linux system, follow these straightforward steps:
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Open Your Terminal: Access your terminal application to enter commands.
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Run the Installation Command: Copy and paste the following command into your terminal:
curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh
This command uses
curl
to download and execute the installation script directly from Ollama’s official website.
Installing Ollama on macOS
For macOS users, you can easily download and install Ollama by following these steps:
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Download the Installer: Go to the Ollama download page at Ollama for macOS and download the ZIP file.
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Extract and Install: Open the ZIP file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Running Ollama
Once you have Ollama installed, you can start using it right away. Here’s how:
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Start the Ollama Service: Open your terminal or command line interface and run:
ollama serve
This command will start the Ollama service, allowing you to interact with your models.
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List Available Models: To see the models available in your Ollama library, visit Ollama Library or use the following command:
ollama list
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Run a Model: To execute a specific model, use the following command format:
ollama run gemma2:2b
Replace
gemma2:2b
with the identifier of the model you wish to run.
Conclusion
With these steps, you’re all set to run Ollama on both Linux and macOS. For further details and advanced features, visit the Ollama website to explore more about the tool and its capabilities.