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// local-llm ยท HelgeSverre/ollama-gui

ollama-gui

Clean web interface for chatting with your local Ollama models.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 1.3k starsโ‘‚ 163 forksMITupdated 2026-08
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

ollama-gui is an open-source local llm project by HelgeSverre (HelgeSverre/ollama-gui on GitHub). It has 1,258 GitHub stars and 163 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 6 August 2026.

GitHub stars
1,258
Forks
163
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
6 August 2026
Category
Local LLM
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Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
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Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install Ollama

    Get Ollama running on your machine.

  2. Pull a model

    Download a model with ollama pull.

  3. Open the GUI

    Launch the web interface.

  4. Chat

    Talk to your local models in the browser.

// features

Why people love it

Ollama native

Talks directly to the Ollama API.

Clean UI

Simple, focused chat interface.

Local models

Chat with anything you have pulled.

Web based

Runs in the browser, nothing heavy.

Lightweight

A minimal alternative to big UIs.

MIT licensed

Free to use and modify.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/HelgeSverre/ollama-gui.git
    cd ollama-gui
  2. Step 2 โ€” Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Follow the project's launch command โ€” Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Do I need Ollama installed?

Yes, the GUI is a frontend for your local Ollama instance.

Is ollama-gui free for commercial use?

MIT licensed โ€” commercial use allowed.

Can I use it remotely?

It talks to the Ollama API, so network setups are possible; check the docs.

How is it different from Open WebUI?

It is deliberately simpler and lighter.

Which models work?

Any model you have pulled into Ollama.

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Get ollama-gui

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