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Install Ollama and get your first response.

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1. Download Ollama

Ollama runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Download Ollama

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2. Open the menu

Run ollama in your terminal to open the interactive menu:
ollama
From the menu you can:

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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

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Next steps

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