⏱️Skip to 1:04
Claude Code + Ollama = FULLY FREE AI Coding FOREVER! (Tutorial)
by WorldofAI
💡 TLDW (Too Long; Didn't Watch)
Starting from: Results
by WorldofAI
Starting from: Results
Learn how to use Claude Code's powerful AI coding capabilities completely free by connecting it to Ollama and running open-source models locally on your computer. This tutorial shows you how to set up the integration and use models like Qwen 3.5 for local AI-assisted coding.
Use a GPU compatibility website to determine which models your computer can run based on your GPU's VRAM and capabilities
The video recommends checking websites that show which models work with specific GPUs, including context length and speed information
Download and install Ollama from the official website for your operating system
After installation, you can close the chat interface that opens automatically
Install Claude Code using the terminal, VS Code, or desktop app depending on your preference
The video demonstrates installation through the command prompt on Windows
Export or set environment variables to connect Claude Code to Ollama's Anthropic API compatibility
Use 'set' for Windows or 'export' for Mac/Linux to configure the O token and server connection
Install a compatible open-source model like Qwen 3.5 through Ollama
Use the 'ollama run' command followed by the model name, such as 'ollama run qwen:3.5'
Start Claude Code with the specific model parameter to use the local model instead of Anthropic's cloud models
Use the command 'claude --model ollama/qwen:3.5' or similar depending on your installed model