What this API does
The Ollama API enables developers to execute large language models like Llama 2, Mistral, and Gemma directly on their local machines. This service ensures total data privacy and removes the necessity for cloud-based solutions. The API provides a RESTful interface, supporting JSON responses for straightforward integration into various applications.
How it works
To use the Ollama API, developers send HTTP requests to interact with the models. The API supports features such as real-time response streaming and adjustable context length for tailored outputs. Example endpoints include /api/v1/run, allowing execution of various models in real time.
Authentication
No authentication is required to use the Ollama API. This makes it easy for developers to start using the service immediately without the need for API keys or tokens.
Example usage
/api/v1/run- Executes a specified model and returns the output in JSON format./api/v1/models- Retrieves a list of available language models.
Limits
No specific rate limits are documented for the Ollama API. Developers can make requests freely without concerns of hitting a limit.
Ideal use cases
- Local AI-powered application development for privacy-sensitive projects.
- Prototyping and deploying AI applications in controlled environments.
- Real-time data processing with large language models.