Get Started in 5 Minutes
Setting up local AI has never been simpler. Follow this quick guide to run your first model.
Download Ollama
Go to ollama.com/download and download the Windows installer.
Install and Run
Launch the installer, complete the quick wizard, and Ollama will automatically start running in your system tray.
Run Your First Model
Open your command prompt (cmd) or PowerShell, type the following command, and hit enter:
ollama run mistral
Download Ollama
Go to ollama.com/download and download the macOS zip file.
Extract & Move
Extract the downloaded file and drag the `Ollama` application into your Applications folder, then double-click to launch it.
Run via Terminal
Open Terminal, and execute the command below to start chatting with Mistral:
ollama run mistral
Install via One-Line Installer
Ollama provides an easy, secure shell script to automatically detect your CPU/GPU specs and install the binary:
curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh
Verify Installation
Make sure the Ollama systemd service is active and running:
sudo systemctl status ollama
Launch Model
Run the model using your user account:
ollama run mistral