> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://stakpak.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://stakpak.gitbook.io/docs/tutorial/how-to-run-stakpak-with-local-llm-models-using-ollama.md).

# How to Run Stakpak with Local LLM Models Using Ollama

## What is Stakpak?

Stakpak is an open source agent that lives on your machines 24/7, keeps your apps running, and only pings when it needs a human.

### Install

```shell
curl -sSL https://stakpak.dev/install.sh | sh
```

or check [Install Stakpak](/docs/get-started/install-stakpak.md)

### Usage with Ollama

#### Quick setup

1. Download the ollama model.
2. Open your terminal and run stakpak config

```shell
stakpak config
```

3. Choose create new profile
4. Add profile name

```shell
ollama
```

6. Choose "Use my own Model"
7. Choose "bring your own model"
8. Enter provider name:

```shell
ollama
```

8. Enter the endpoint:

```shell
http://localhost:11434/v1
```

9. Enter the API Key

```shell
ollama
```

10. Add your model name for smart mode
11. Add your model name for eco mode
12. Press "y" to save config
13. Press "y" to open stakpak

#### NOTE:

1. To open Stakpak with the Ollama profile, all you have to do is open your terminal and write:

```shell
stakpak --profile ollama
```

### Recommended Models

* `qwen3-coder`
* `glm-4.7`
* `gpt-oss:120b`

Cloud models are also available at [ollama.com/search?c=cloud](https://ollama.com/search?c=cloud).