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Local LLM runner. One-command setup for Llama, Mistral, Gemma, Qwen, DeepSeek, Phi, and 100+ models. OpenAI-compatible API, model management, GPU acceleration, and custom Modelfile creation.

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How to use this skill

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  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/mkurman/zorai/blob/HEAD/skills/scientific-skills/ollama/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/ollama/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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Overview

Ollama runs LLMs locally with a single command. Supports Llama 3, Mistral, Gemma, Qwen 2.5, DeepSeek, Phi, and 100+ models with GPU acceleration (CUDA/Metal), OpenAI-compatible API, and custom Modelfiles for configuration.

Installation

# macOS / Linux
curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh

Basic Usage

ollama pull llama3.1:8b
ollama run llama3.1:8b "Explain quantum computing"

Python API

import openai
client = openai.OpenAI(base_url="http://localhost:11434/v1", api_key="ollama")
resp = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="llama3.1:8b",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "What is ML?"}],
)
print(resp.choices[0].message.content)

Custom Modelfile

FROM llama3.1:8b
PARAMETER temperature 0.3
SYSTEM "You are a medical coding assistant."

ollama create my-coder -f Modelfile

References