In this video, I break down a complete Ollama tutorial for beginners in 2026, explaining what is Ollama and how it works. You’ll learn how to install Ollama, how to use Ollama step by step, and how tools like Ollama Claude Code fit into modern AI workflows. Whether you're looking for a simple Ollama tutorial or a clear guide on how to use Ollama, this covers everything you need to get started.
00:00 - Intro: Running AI Locally with Ollama 01:14 - System Requirements: RAM, VRAM & Storage 03:08 - How to Download and Install Ollama 04:05 - Verifying the Installation via Terminal 05:16 - The Ollama Model Library & Choosing Llama 3 06:21 - Running Your First Local Model: Llama 3 07:37 - How to Manage Sessions and Exit Models 08:27 - Downloading Models with the Pull Command 09:10 - Managing Storage: List & Remove Commands 10:00 - The Core Ollama Terminal Commands Summary 11:46 - The Ollama API & Local Server Port 12:51 - Sending Local API Requests using Curl 14:52 - Python Integration: Writing Custom Scripts 16:38 - Streaming Live API Responses in Python 18:00 - Customizing AI Personalities with Modelfiles 20:46 - Optimizing Performance & Memory Usage 22:30 - Troubleshooting Common Installation Errors 24:15 - Multimodal AI: Analyzing Images with Llava 24:48 - Upgrading to a Browser UI with Open WebUI
