Run Mistral Models Locally using Ollama

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Running Mistral AI models locally with Ollama provides an accessible way to harness the power of these advanced LLMs right on your machine. This approach is ideal for developers, researchers, and enthusiasts looking to experiment with AI-driven text analysis, generation, and more, without relying on cloud services. Here’s a concise guide to get you started:

Step 1: Download Ollama

1. Visit the Ollama download page and choose the appropriate version for your operating system. For macOS users, you’ll download a .dmg file.
2. Install Ollama by dragging the downloaded file into your /Applications directory.

Step 2: Explore Ollama Commands

1. Open your terminal and enter ollama to see the list of available commands. You'll see options like serve, create, show, run, pull, and more.

Step 3: Install Mistral AI

To install a Mistral AI model, first, you need to find the model you want to install. If you’re interested in the Mistral:instruct version, you can install it directly or pull it if it's not already on your machine.