:notebook_with_decorative_cover: Table of Contents

• What is a Codespace?
• What is Ollama?
• Setting Up Ollama in GitHub Codespaces
• Ollama Model Library

:star2: What is a Codespace?

A codespace is a cloud-hosted development environment tailored for coding. GitHub Codespaces allows you to customize your project by committing configuration files to your repository, creating a consistent and repeatable environment for all users. For more details, refer to the Introduction to dev containers.

:star2: What is Ollama?

Ollama is an open-source project designed to simplify running Large Language Models (LLMs) on local machines. It provides a user-friendly interface and functionality to make advanced AI accessible and customizable.

:wrench: Setting Up Ollama in GitHub Codespaces

Follow these steps to set up and run Ollama in a GitHub Codespace:

1. Open a Codespace

• Navigate to your repository on GitHub.
• Click on the Code button and select Open with Codespaces.
• If you don't have an existing codespace, create a new one.

2. Install Ollama

• Open the terminal in your codespace.
• Run the following command to download and install Ollama:

  curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh
  

3. Verify the Installation

• Type ollama in the terminal to verify the installation:

  ollama
  

• If the installation is successful, you will see a list of available Ollama commands.

4. Start Ollama

• Run the following command to start Ollama:

  ollama serve
  

5. Run and Chat with Llama 3

• To run and interact with the Llama 3 model, use the following command:

  ollama run llama3
  

:books: Ollama Model Library

Ollama provides a variety of models that you can download and use. Visit the Ollama model library for a complete list.

Example Models

Here are some example models available for use:

Important: Ensure that your system meets the following RAM requirements:

• At least 8 GB of RAM for 7B models
• At least 16 GB of RAM for 13B models
• At least 32 GB of RAM for 33B models

By following these steps, you can set up and run Ollama efficiently within GitHub Codespaces, leveraging its cloud-based environment to explore and utilize powerful LLMs.