Install Ollama and get your first response.

1. Download Ollama

Ollama runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Download Ollama

2. Open the menu

Run ollama in your terminal to open the interactive menu:

ollama

From the menu you can:

• Run a model - Start an interactive chat
• Launch tools - Claude Code, OpenClaw, VS Code, and more

3. Start a chat

Run a model to start your first chat.

ollama run gemma4

Cloud models work the same way:

ollama run gemma4:cloud

Send your first message:

Explain why the sky is blue in one paragraph.

To leave the chat, type:

/bye

Next steps

Use a model with an integration, make an API request, or browse more models.