Ollama Connector FAQs

Question 1

What is the Ollama Connector?

Accepted Answer

Ollama Connector is a tool that allows Claude Desktop to communicate with an Ollama LLM server, enabling you to use local LLMs with Claude.

Question 2

Do I need Ollama installed separately?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you need to have Ollama installed and running to use this connector as it acts as a bridge between Claude Desktop and your local Ollama instance.

Question 3

What is MCP?

Accepted Answer

MCP stands for Model Control Protocol, and it's the protocol used for communication between Claude Desktop and the Ollama server through this Connector.

Question 4

How do I set up the Ollama Connector?

Accepted Answer

Clone the repository, configure the `.env` file, install dependencies using `pip install -r requirements.txt`, and configure `claude_desktop_config.json` to point to the server.

Question 5

Where can I find `claude_desktop_config.json`?

Accepted Answer

The location of `claude_desktop_config.json` will vary depending on your Claude Desktop installation. Refer to the Claude Desktop documentation for details.

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