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MCP Server for Ollama

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This is a Model Control Protocol (MCP) server designed to enable communication between Claude Desktop and an Ollama LLM server. It acts as a bridge, allowing Claude Desktop to interact with Ollama.

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What is MCP Server for Ollama?

The MCP Server for Ollama is a server application that implements the Model Control Protocol. It allows Claude Desktop to communicate with and utilize the Ollama LLM server.

How to use MCP Server for Ollama?

  1. Clone the repository. 2. Copy .env.example to .env and configure as needed. 3. Install dependencies using pip install -r requirements.txt. 4. Configure Claude Desktop by editing the claude_desktop_config.json file as shown in the README, ensuring the path to the MCP server is correctly set.

Key features of MCP Server for Ollama

  • Enables Claude Desktop to use Ollama

  • Implements Model Control Protocol

  • Configurable via .env file

  • Simple setup process

Use cases of MCP Server for Ollama

  • Using Claude Desktop with Ollama LLMs

  • Integrating Ollama into Claude Desktop workflows

  • Extending Claude Desktop's capabilities with Ollama's models

FAQ from MCP Server for Ollama

What is MCP?

Model Control Protocol, a communication protocol.

Why use this server?

To connect Claude Desktop with Ollama LLM server.

How do I configure it?

Edit the .env file and claude_desktop_config.json.

What dependencies are required?

Dependencies listed in requirements.txt.

Where do I find claude_desktop_config.json?

This file is part of the Claude Desktop setup.