> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://modelmesh.gitbook.io/cline-zhong-wen-ban-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://modelmesh.gitbook.io/cline-zhong-wen-ban-docs/ollama.md).

# Ollama

#### 📋 Prerequisites <a href="#prerequisites" id="prerequisites"></a>

* Windows, macOS, or Linux computer
* Cline installed in VS Code

#### 🚀 Setup Steps <a href="#setup-steps" id="setup-steps"></a>

**1. Install Ollama**

* Visit [ollama.com](https://ollama.com/)
* Download and install for your operating system

![](https://docs.cline.bot/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3321249260-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252Ff8Oh1Lcy6yWYq1caYESV%252Fuploads%252F8z5yfpC0EHIHSKaSkKQk%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D04a389e5-76bd-46d7-a54d-68ecbb5dee5e\&width=768\&dpr=4\&quality=100\&sign=27783f58\&sv=2)

**2. Choose and Download a Model**

* Browse models at [ollama.com/search](https://ollama.com/search)
* Select model and copy command:

  Copy

  ```
  ollama run [model-name]
  ```

![](https://docs.cline.bot/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3321249260-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252Ff8Oh1Lcy6yWYq1caYESV%252Fuploads%252F5qasRAyYhybTUUqf3oC4%252Follama-model-grab.gif%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D4af97fbf-b43c-46d7-bd42-19d0696fd57d\&width=768\&dpr=4\&quality=100\&sign=96346b63\&sv=2)

* Open your Terminal and run the command:
  * Example:

    Copy

    ```
    ollama run llama2
    ```

![](https://docs.cline.bot/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3321249260-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252Ff8Oh1Lcy6yWYq1caYESV%252Fuploads%252FJKxtNSs0rV7EdEpnYqHJ%252Fstarting-ollama-terminal.gif%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D0c48b366-eef5-46fc-a97d-b87310ed83c5\&width=768\&dpr=4\&quality=100\&sign=f354b3f5\&sv=2)

**✨ Your model is now ready to use within Cline!**

**3. Configure Cline**

1. Open VS Code
2. Click Cline settings icon
3. Select "Ollama" as API provider
4. Enter configuration:
   * Base URL: `http://localhost:11434/` (default value, can be left as is)
   * Select the model from your available options

![](https://docs.cline.bot/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3321249260-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252Ff8Oh1Lcy6yWYq1caYESV%252Fuploads%252F9tGgGtdYlMhc1KNmEwcw%252Fselecting-ollama-model-cline.gif%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Dcdc4792a-9a0b-4016-9b46-8d98e7b10bf3\&width=768\&dpr=4\&quality=100\&sign=ae75d61c\&sv=2)

#### ⚠️ Important Notes <a href="#important-notes" id="important-notes"></a>

* Start Ollama before using with Cline
* Keep Ollama running in background
* First model download may take several minutes

#### 🔧 Troubleshooting <a href="#troubleshooting" id="troubleshooting"></a>

If Cline can't connect to Ollama:

1. Verify Ollama is running
2. Check base URL is correct
3. Ensure model is downloaded

Need more info? Read the [Ollama Docs](https://github.com/ollama/ollama/blob/main/docs/api.md).