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ollama: Run AI models

Name: ollama: Run AI models
Author: ollama

Get AI models up and running with ollama. For founders using Go and AI.

intermediate⏱ 1-2 hours💵 Free (self-hosted)

176,143 stars16,969 forksGoQuality 8/10Updated 7/15/2026100% free · open source

What it is

Run AI models with ollama to get them up and running for various tasks.

What you can make with it

Automations like: using Kimi-K2.5 to classify text, or GLM-5 to generate human-like responses, to build custom chatbots or content generators.

How it helps

Using ollama saves time and effort by providing pre-built AI models that can be easily integrated into projects, instead of building them from scratch. This also allows for faster testing and deployment of AI-powered applications.

Real use case example

"A solo developer wants to build a custom chatbot for their website. They use ollama to run the GLM-5 model, which generates human-like responses to user queries. The developer then integrates the chatbot with their website's messaging system, allowing users to interact with the chatbot. The outcome is a functional chatbot that can provide basic support to users."

If you're new

A beginner should pick up ollama when they want to explore AI models and build simple projects, such as a text classifier or a chatbot, without needing to build the models from scratch.

If you're senior

A senior engineer would reach for ollama when they need to quickly deploy a custom AI model for a project, or when they want to test and compare the performance of different AI models in a specific task.

Common confusion cleared up

Ollama is not an AI model itself, but rather a tool that allows users to run and deploy various AI models, such as Kimi-K2.5 or GLM-5, for different tasks.

Pairs with

Go programming languageGemma modelsDeepSeek model

Why we list it on WorkflowStacks: This skill is included in the marketplace because it provides free and open-source access to a wide range of AI models, making it a cost-effective alternative to paid options.

What it does

Ollama allows founders to instantly deploy top open-source AI models locally, without relying on cloud dependencies, ensuring complete privacy and control over their AI applications.

Install / run

go install github.com/ollama/ollama/cmd/ollama@latest

When to use it

•When building an AI application that requires data privacy and security
•When needing to deploy AI models on-premise or on local infrastructure
•When wanting to avoid vendor lock-in with cloud-based AI services

Quick start

1Clone the ollama repository using `git clone https://github.com/ollama/ollama.git`
2Navigate to the repository directory using `cd ollama`
3Build the ollama binary using `go build -o ollama cmd/ollama/main.go`
4Run ollama with a specific model, such as Kimi-K2.5, using `./ollama --model kimi-k2.5`
5Refer to the README for available models and configuration options, such as `glm-5`, `minimax`, and `gpt-oss`

Ready-to-paste prompt

./ollama --model kimi-k2.5 --prompt 'Write a short story about a character who discovers a hidden world.'

Heads up: Ensure you have Go (version 1.18 or later) installed on your system, as ollama is built using the Go programming language and requires it to run

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