What is Ollama: Complete Guide to Running AI Models Locally

TL;DR Ollama is a command-line tool that lets you run large language models like Llama, Mistral, and CodeLlama directly on your Linux machine without sending data to external APIs. Install it with a single command, pull models from the ollama.com library, and interact via REST API on port 11434 or through the CLI. ...

February 23, 2026 · 7 min · Local AI Ops