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---
title: Quickstart
---
Ollama is available on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
<a
href="https://ollama.com/download"
target="_blank"
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>
Download Ollama
</a>
## Get Started
Run `ollama` in your terminal to open the interactive menu:
```sh
ollama
```
Navigate with `↑/↓`, press `enter` to launch, `→` to change model, and `esc` to quit.
The menu provides quick access to:
- **Run a model** - Start an interactive chat
- **Launch tools** - Claude Code, Codex, OpenClaw, and more
- **Additional integrations** - Available under "More..."
## Assistants
Launch [OpenClaw](/integrations/openclaw), a personal AI with 100+ skills:
```sh
ollama launch openclaw
```
## Coding
Launch [Claude Code](/integrations/claude-code) and other coding tools with Ollama models:
```sh
ollama launch claude
```
```sh
ollama launch codex
```
```sh
ollama launch opencode
```
See [integrations](/integrations) for all supported tools.
## API
Use the [API](/api) to integrate Ollama into your applications:
```sh
curl http://localhost:11434/api/chat -d '{
"model": "gemma3",
"messages": [{ "role": "user", "content": "Hello!" }]
}'
```
See the [API documentation](/api) for Python, JavaScript, and other integrations.