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AI’nt That Easy#11: Run Llama3 Locally with Ollama

A Comprehensive Guide

Aakriti Aggarwal
6 min readAug 22, 2024

Running advanced AI models locally is increasingly desirable, but setting them up can be complex. This guide simplifies the process, helping you install and configure Ollama with Llama 3 on your machine. We’ll address common installation hurdles, configuration challenges, and provide usage tips to maximize your AI capabilities. Additionally, we’ll show you how to integrate Ollama with tools like Streamlit for a user-friendly interface. Whether you’re an AI enthusiast or a developer, this guide will equip you to efficiently run Llama 3 locally.

What is Ollama??

Ollama is a tool that simplifies the process of running open-source Large Language Models (LLMs) on your local machine. It provides an easy-to-use interface for downloading, managing, and interacting with various models, including Llama 3, mistral.

Setting Up Ollama

Step 1: Download and Install Ollama

To get started, you need to download Ollama on your local system. Visit the official Ollama website and follow the installation instructions for your operating system.

Step 2: Download the Llama 3 Model

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