Run Llava 7B Locally with Alpaca: A Linux GUI for Ollama (Flatpak Setup)

12/07/2025 29 min

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🚀 In this episode, learn how to run the powerful Llava 7B AI model locally on your Linux machine without needing cloud services.I’ll walk you through installing Alpaca, the GUI client for Ollama, and running the model entirely offline using Flatpak. No terminal experience required—just a few simple steps to get started with open-source AI right from your desktop.What you’ll learn:Why running AI locally is a game-changer for privacy and controlHow to install Alpaca on Linux and get started with Llava 7BThe benefits of using open-source models for machine learning🎧 Whether you’re a developer, AI enthusiast, or someone just getting into Linux, this guide will help you understand how to leverage Llava 7B without relying on cloud services!🔗 Want to dive deeper into Python programming? Check out my book and course below:📘 Learning Python Book https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Python-Programming-eBook-Beginners-ebook/dp/B0D8BQ5X99🎓 Learning Python Course https://ojamboshop.com/product/learning-python#Llava7B #AIonLinux #OpenSourceAI #LinuxAI #Flatpak #SelfHostedAI #AlpacaLLM #MachineLearning #LinuxTutorial #AIModels #Programming

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