Ollama is an open-source platform for running and managing large language models (LLMs) locally. The project provides a simple interface for downloading, running, and managing open-source AI models on local infrastructure.
Ollama was created to enable developers and organizations to run large language models without relying on external cloud APIs. The project emphasizes data privacy and control by keeping models, prompts, and responses within the user’s security boundary.
Ollama is built primarily in Go (60.6%) and C (32.3%), leveraging the llama.cpp backend for efficient model inference. The project has evolved from a simple model runner to a comprehensive platform with:
Ollama follows an open-source approach (MIT License) with focus on:
Ollama has grown a significant community with 100+ integrations including:
Ollama remains actively maintained as an open-source project under the MIT License. The project continues to add support for new models, improve GPU performance, and expand deployment options for self-hosted AI applications.