A comprehensive setup guide for Ollama v0.6.x covering installation on macOS, Linux, and Windows, hardware requirements for local LLM inference, model selection and quantization tradeoffs, performance tuning via environment variables, custom Modelfiles, REST API usage, IDE integration (Continue, Cody), Python integration via langchain-ollama, and deploying Open WebUI as a team chat frontend. Includes ready-to-run Bash and PowerShell setup scripts and troubleshooting tips for GPU detection, slow inference, and disk issues.
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How to Set Up Ollama for Local LLM DevelopmentTable of ContentsWhy Ollama Dominates Local LLM Tooling in 2026What You Need Before Installing OllamaInstalling Ollama on macOS, Linux, and WindowsPulling and Running Your First Local LLMConfiguring Ollama for Optimal PerformanceIntegrating Ollama into Your Development WorkflowTroubleshooting Common Ollama IssuesQuick-Start Setup ScriptsWhat to Build Next with Local LLMsSort: