v0.23.0
Run Claude Code and Cowork locally with Ollama's new launch feature.
Deep Dive
Ollama v0.23.0 now supports launching Claude Desktop, including both Claude Cowork and Claude Code, directly from the Ollama app or via CLI with `ollama launch claude`. This update also surfaces featured models from server-driven recommendations, fixes an OpenClaw gateway timeout on Windows by enforcing IPv4 loopback, and hardens Metal initialization.
Key Points
- New `ollama launch claude-desktop` command enables full Claude Desktop integration within Ollama.
- Supports both Claude Cowork and Claude Code for local AI-assisted development.
- Includes bug fixes for Windows IPv4 loopback timeouts and hardened Metal initialization.
Why It Matters
Developers can now run Claude's coding tools locally via Ollama, improving privacy and offline usability.