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Thirteen tools cover a local Ollama setup: list what is installed, inspect a model, download or remove one, see what is running, and send chat, plain-text or search-ready-numbers requests. Two more tools search and read web pages, but only with a paid Ollama Cloud key; nothing else needs one. You do need Ollama installed with at least one model downloaded, which is a multi-gigabyte commitment and wants a reasonably capable machine.

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Use This MCP server To

Ask a private question without sending it to the cloud See which models I already have downloaded Download a new model without opening a terminal Free up disk space by removing an unused model Compare a local model's answer with my main assistant's

README

🦙 Ollama MCP Server

Supercharge your AI assistant with local LLM access

License: AGPL-3.0 TypeScript MCP Coverage

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that exposes the complete Ollama SDK as MCP tools, enabling seamless integration between your local LLM models and MCP-compatible applications like Claude Desktop and Cline.

Features • Installation • Available Tools • Configuration • Retry Behavior • Development

✨ Features

  • ☁️ Ollama Cloud Support - Full integration with Ollama's cloud platform
  • 🔧 14 Comprehensive Tools - Full access to Ollama's SDK functionality
  • 🔄 Hot-Swap Architecture - Automatic tool discovery with zero-config
  • 🎯 Type-Safe - Built with TypeScript and Zod validation
  • 📊 High Test Coverage - 96%+ coverage with comprehensive test suite
  • 🚀 Zero Dependencies - Minimal footprint, maximum performance
  • 🔌 Drop-in Integration - Works with Claude Desktop, Cline, and other MCP clients
  • 🌐 Web Search & Fetch - Real-time web search and content extraction via Ollama Cloud
  • 🔀 Hybrid Mode - Use local and cloud models seamlessly in one server

💡 Level Up Your Ollama Experience with Claude Code and Desktop

The Complete Package: Tools + Knowledge

This MCP server gives Claude the tools to interact with Ollama - but you'll get even more value by also installing the Ollama Skill from the Skillsforge Marketplace:

  • 🚗 This MCP = The Car - All the tools and capabilities
  • 🎓 Ollama Skill = Driving Lessons - Expert knowledge on how to use them effectively

The Ollama Skill teaches Claude:

  • Best practices for model selection and configuration
  • Optimal prompting strategies for different Ollama models
  • When to use chat vs generate, embeddings, and other tools
  • Performance optimization and troubleshooting
  • Advanced features like tool calling and function support

ollama-mcp FAQ

Do I need to pay or sign in?
Not for local use. The only paid part is Ollama Cloud, which the two web tools require. Everything else runs free on your own computer.
What has to be installed first?
Ollama, running on your machine, with at least one model downloaded. Models are several gigabytes each and want a reasonably capable computer.
How many tools does it add?
Thirteen, not the fourteen advertised. Eleven work entirely locally and two need the paid cloud key.
Is it really dependency-free as claimed?
No. The zero-dependencies line is wrong; it pulls in five packages. It is still small and installs in seconds.
Can it delete anything of mine?
It can delete a downloaded model from your disk, without asking. Your documents and files are out of its reach entirely.
Which apps does it work in?
Claude Desktop and Cline are documented, plus any app that accepts a local server config. One short block in the config file is all it takes.
Is it still maintained?
Reasonably. The last change landed in November 2025, roughly nine months ago.