Ollama Update Adds Claude AI to Your Desktop App
More AI options on your computer, with better privacy and fewer glitches.
Ollama is a popular free app that lets you run AI models like Llama and DeepSeek directly on your own computer, instead of using services in the cloud. Think of it as having a personal AI that works offline, so your data never leaves your machine. This new version, 0.33.0, is a big step forward for people who want more choice.
One of the biggest additions is support for Claude, Anthropic’s well-known AI assistant, as a desktop app integration. You can now manage and use Claude models from the same Ollama app you already use for other AI models. That gives you a single place to switch between different AI assistants — like having one remote control for all your AI tools.
The update also fixes several annoying issues. Previously, Ollama assumed some features only worked on Macs, but now Windows and Linux users get better support. The developers also improved how the app handles long tasks, so if you pause and resume an AI request, it won’t lose its place. Plus, they polished the setup screen to make it easier for first-time users to get started.
Of course, this is a pre-release version, which means it’s still being tested. You might hit a bug or two. But if you like using AI on your own terms — or you’ve been curious about trying Claude without giving up your privacy — this update is worth a look.
- Ollama now supports Claude AI in its desktop app, so you can switch between AI models in one place.
- Windows and Linux users get fixed issues that previously assumed you were on a Mac.
- Improved resume feature means interrupted AI tasks can continue where they left off.
Why It Matters
Run AI locally, keep data private, and use Claude from your own desktop — no cloud required.