How to Use Ollama (Free Local AI)

Kevin Stratvert on YouTube· 5 November 2026

Learn how to install and use Ollama on Windows to run AI models locally for free. In this beginner tutorial, we'll set up Ollama without an account, choose a local model, chat with AI, ask follow-up questions, and analyze a PDF on your computer. Then we'll connect Ollama to OpenCode and build a website with AI that creates files directly on your PC. Once you've downloaded a local model, you can use it offline. Cloud models are optional and work differently; this tutorial focuses on local AI.

Host: Kevin Stratvert

📚 RESOURCES

- Ollama: https://ollama.com/

- Download Ollama for Windows: https://ollama.com/download/windows

- OpenCode: https://opencode.ai/

- Download OpenCode: https://opencode.ai/download

⌚ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introduction

0:28 - Download and install Ollama on Windows

1:49 - Choose a local AI model

2:41 - Run your first prompt and ask follow-up questions

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