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Use a local model with Ollama

Set up the local service and download a model before starting.

Step by step

1. Open Settings → Ollama and follow the installation controls if Ollama is missing.
2. Start Ollama and refresh its status. Check that Alva can reach the configured local address.
3. Install a model from the available list. Wait until the download finishes.
4. Enable the local connection if it is marked inactive, then select an available local model.
5. Try a short question first. Larger models need more memory and may respond more slowly on your computer.

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