How to use Ollama (2026 Tutorial)

11/01/2026 10 min

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Learn how to use Ollama in 2026! This complete ollama tutorial covers everything you need to run large language models (LLMs) locally on Linux, Mac, and Windows. We dive into the CLI, new Cloud features, and how to use local ollama Python scripts to integrate AI into your own projects.In this video, we explore the power of ollama to run open-source models like Gemma and Mistral without paying for cloud API fees. You will learn how to download models, manage them via the command line, create custom model files, and set up a local server. Key Topics Covered:Installing Ollama on any operating system.Running your first LLM locally (Gemma, Llama, etc.).Using Ollama Cloud to offload heavy models (like 100B+ params).Writing Python scripts to interact with your local models.Creating custom "Modelfiles" for personalized AI behavior.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AGAETsxjg0o?si=h7_IB4vRqT6shmo0The full tutorial: https://proflead.dev/posts/ollama-tut...Download Ollama: https://ollama.comOllama Library: https://ollama.com/library