Claude Desktop support with Ollama
August 25, 2026
Developers can now easily configure Claude Desktop to seamlessly work with Ollama as a third-party gateway provider.
Use open models in Claude
Use cloud models for larger coding and research tasks
Run open models directly on your computer
Easily swap back to your existing Claude setup
Connect Claude to Ollama
Open Ollama and select Claude
Turn Claude on and Ollama will configure the third-party gateway for you
You are all set
While connected, you can choose to use any model within Ollama, both local and on Ollama’s cloud. Turn Claude off in Ollama to restore to your previous setup.
Get started
FAQ
Will my prompts or data be sent to Anthropic or Ollama?
No. Telemetry is disabled by default. Furthermore, Ollama has a strict Zero Data Retention policy across all of our models and services whether you access them through our cloud or on your local machine.
Can I continue to use Anthropic models?
Yes, you can switch between Anthropic models and Ollama by toggling the feature inside Ollama.
Can I use my local models with this integration?
Yes, go to the Settings page and configure a local model.