Ollama Chat: The Easiest Way to Run Local AI on Your PC (Mac & Windows)

Ollama Chat is the easiest way to run Local AI on Mac & Windows. 1-click install, chat with PDFs, RAG support, and multimodal features.

If you’ve ever dreamed of having your own private AI assistant running locally — without the hassle of Python code or command-line gymnastics — Ollama Chat is here to deliver.

The new desktop application for macOS and Windows turns Ollama from a developer-only tool into a one-click LocalGPT experience. With its graphical interface, drag-and-drop RAG support, and multimodal capabilities, it’s now one of the most beginner-friendly ways to chat with local LLMs.

In this guide, we’ll break down Ollama Chat’s features, installation process, pros & cons, and why it might be the easiest entry point into Local AI today.

What Is Ollama Chat?

Previously, Ollama was a command-line only tool. You needed to be comfortable typing ollama run llama3 in a terminal just to start. Now, the new Ollama Chat GUI makes local AI as simple as opening an app.

Key highlights:

• ✅ Built-in Chat Interface — Select a model and chat instantly.