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Ollama API

Ollama API provides developers free access to run large language models locally, ensuring privacy and low latency, suitable for various NLP applications.

Developed by Ollama

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99.90%Uptime
50msLatency
162.5kStars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Generates text using local language models

Full Endpoint URL
http://localhost:11434/api/generate
Implementation Example
curl -X POST 'http://localhost:11434/api/generate'
Request Payload
{
  "model": "llama2",
  "prompt": "Explain quantum computing basics",
  "stream": false
}
Expected Response
{
  "done": true,
  "model": "llama2",
  "response": "Quantum computing uses qubits...",
  "created_at": "2023-07-18T16:00:00Z"
}
Version:v1

Real-World Applications
  • Local AI‑powered chatbots without external API callsOptimized Capability
  • Prototyping LLM features offlineOptimized Capability
  • Secure on‑premise language model integration for applicationsOptimized Capability
  • Edge computing with language model capabilitiesOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Run powerful LLMs locally with privacy and no network latency
  • ✓ Compatible with OpenAI Chat Completions endpoint for easy migration
  • ✓ No signup or internet connection required for use
  • ✓ Supports multiple models and streaming output
Limitations
  • ✗ Requires local compute resources (CPU/GPU) to run models
  • ✗ Initial setup and model download may take time
  • ✗ No hosted cloud option or managed infrastructure
  • ✗ Community support only; no SLAs or enterprise support

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Free and open‑source
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
6 Languages
SDK Support
Python (community), JavaScript (community)
Time to Hello World

10–30 minutes depending on model size

Rate Limit

unlimited (local only)

Free Tier Usage

Fully free and open‑source; unlimited local usage

Use Case: Best For

Developers needing privacy‑focused, low‑latency LLM integration without external APIs

Not Recommended For

Teams needing managed cloud hosting, SLA-backed services, or multi‑region scaling

Resources

Documentation Official Website Source Code Pricing Details Postman Collection
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