Quickstart

Install Ollama and get your first response.

1. Download Ollama

Ollama runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

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2. Open the menu

Run ollama in your terminal to open the interactive menu:

ollama

From the menu you can:

• Run a model - Start an interactive chat
• Launch tools - Claude Code, OpenClaw, VS Code, and more

3. Start a chat

Run a model to start your first chat.

ollama run gemma4

Cloud models work the same way:

ollama run gemma4:cloud

Send your first message:

Explain why the sky is blue in one paragraph.

To leave the chat, type:

/bye

Next steps

Use a model with an integration, make an API request, or browse more models.