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How to Setup & Run Claude Code with Ollama on Windows 11 and Zero API Cost In this complete step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to set up and run Claude Code with Ollama on Windows 11 — with zero API cost. This guide shows you how to create a fully local AI coding assistant that works completely offline without relying on cloud APIs or paid subscriptions. If you’re a developer, student, or AI enthusiast who wants powerful AI coding capabilities without paying for API usage, this tutorial will walk you through the entire setup process from installation to testing. In this video, you’ll learn how to: • Install Ollama on Windows 11 • Verify that Ollama is running correctly • Download and run local large language models (LLMs) • Install and configure Claude Code • Set up required dependencies and environment variables • Connect Claude Code with Ollama locally • Run your AI coding assistant with no API keys • Test the setup with real coding prompts • Troubleshoot common setup issues Running AI models locally with Ollama removes API costs, token limits, and privacy concerns. Everything runs directly on your machine, giving you full control over your AI development environment. This setup is ideal for: • Windows 11 developers • Students learning AI-assisted programming • Open-source contributors • Anyone who wants a private AI coding assistant • Users building self-hosted AI workflows Benefits of this setup: • Zero API cost • Fully offline AI coding assistant • No rate limits or usage restrictions • Complete privacy for your code and projects • Faster responses with local AI models By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have Claude Code fully integrated with Ollama on Windows 11 and running as your own local AI coding assistant. If you found this guide helpful, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with others interested in local AI tools and developer workflows. #ClaudeCode #Ollama #Windows11 #LocalAI #ZeroAPICost #AICoding #SelfHostedAI #OfflineAI #LLM #DeveloperTools #ArtificialIntelligence #ProgrammingAI #TechTutorial
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