# Claude Code + Ollama: Running a Free Local AI Agent

> Source: https://openclawdatabase.com/news/videos/2026-06-11-claude-code-ollama-free-agent/
> Last updated: 2026-06-11
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# Claude Code + Ollama: Running a Free Local AI Agent

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Julian Goldie covers connecting Claude Code to a local Ollama model for a free, offline AI agent — two settings changes and the agent runs on your laptop with no API bill. The video then promotes "Agent OS," a paid dashboard layer on top, available through the creator's paid community.

[Watch on YouTube →](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gNoQYpwtKoQ) · [← Back to News](https://openclawdatabase.com/news/)

For the actual setup guide

The steps for running Claude Code with a local model are covered in depth at [Claude Code configuration](https://openclawdatabase.com/openclaw/configuration/). For free local alternatives to Claude Code, see the [Hermes free models guide](https://openclawdatabase.com/hermes/free-models/).

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 [▶ How to Build Claude Code Subagents: YAML Front Matter, Custom Agents, Misfire Fixes 2026-06-09](https://openclawdatabase.com/news/videos/2026-06-09-claude-code-subagents-build-guide/)

[See all OpenClaw news →](https://openclawdatabase.com/news/openclaw/)

## Go deeper: OpenClaw guides

Hands-on guides to put this into practice:

 [⚡ Setup: Install in 10 Minutes](https://openclawdatabase.com/openclaw/setup/)

 [🔐 Security Hardening](https://openclawdatabase.com/openclaw/security/)

 [⚙️ Configuration Reference](https://openclawdatabase.com/openclaw/configuration/)

 [🛠 Skills Guide: Write Your Own](https://openclawdatabase.com/openclaw/skills-guide/)

 [🧭 Compare Agents Which agent fits your use case — side-by-side.](https://openclawdatabase.com/compare/)

 [⌨️ Command Reference Every CLI command & flag across platforms.](https://openclawdatabase.com/commands/)