# 5 - Local LLMs with Ollama: AI Without Cloud

How to run LLM models locally with Ollama: installation, configuration, TypeScript integration and comparison with cloud APIs.

## What you'll learn

- Downloading and Managing Models
- OpenAI-Compatible Format
- Using the Official Library
- Using the OpenAI SDK
- Hybrid Pattern: Local Development, Cloud Production

*This article is part of the **AI Dev** series on federicocalo.dev.*

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## Read the full article

The complete article (18 min read) with code examples, diagrams, and practical exercises is available here:

**➡️ [5 - Local LLMs with Ollama: AI Without Cloud](https://federicocalo.dev/en/blog/ai-ollama-local-llm-without-cloud)**

`https://federicocalo.dev/en/blog/ai-ollama-local-llm-without-cloud`

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*By [Federico Calò](https://federicocalo.dev) — Software Developer & Technical Writer*