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# 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

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**2. Choose and Download a Model**

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

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

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

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    ```
    ollama run llama2
    ```

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**✨ 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

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#### ⚠️ 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).


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