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Overview

Ollama allows you to run large language models locally on your Mac. Perfect for privacy-focused work and offline usage.

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Supported Models

Any model available in Ollama:

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Setup

1

Install Ollama

Download from ollama.ai or:
2

Pull a Model

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Verify Installation

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Configure in EnConvo

  1. Open Settings → AI Provider
  2. Select Ollama
  3. Go to Credentials module
  4. Set endpoint: http://localhost:11434
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Select Model

Choose from your installed models

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Configuration

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Validate and Use

1

Start Ollama

Make sure Ollama is running before validating. Use the Ollama app or run ollama serve from a terminal.
2

Confirm models are installed

Run ollama list and make sure at least one model is available locally.
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Validate the endpoint

Use http://localhost:11434 for the default local endpoint. Do not include a model-specific path.
4

Test a small model first

Start with a smaller model to verify the setup, then switch to larger models when memory and latency are acceptable.

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Reasoning Mode

Enable thinking for compatible models:

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System Requirements

Apple Silicon Macs with Metal acceleration provide excellent local LLM performance.

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Privacy Benefits

Complete Privacy

Data never leaves your Mac

Offline Access

Works without internet

No Usage Limits

Unlimited local queries

Full Control

Choose exactly which models to run

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Troubleshooting

  • Ensure Ollama is running: ollama serve
  • Check port 11434 is available
  • Verify endpoint in settings
  • Use smaller models
  • Close memory-intensive apps
  • Consider quantized models
  • Use smaller model
  • Reduce context length
  • Restart Ollama