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OllamaFX the Native & Hardware-Smart Client for Local LLMs

OllamaFX is a native desktop client developed with JavaFX. Its purpose is to provide an intuitive and advanced interaction layer for Ollama, allowing model management and conversations to take place in an optimized and elegant environment.

The project was born from the need for a tool that acts not only as a chat interface but as a complete control center for the models residing on our machines.

Key Features and Benefits

🧠 Integrated Hardware Intelligence
OllamaFX desktop

One of the most outstanding innovations of OllamaFX is its ability to understand your system. The application analyzes your hardware specifications and classifies the models in the library according to their viability:

Visual Indicators: You will know in advance which models are ideal for your current configuration thanks to a color-coded system based on resource availability.

Operational Safety: Minimize friction when choosing the right model for each task without compromising system stability.

⚑ Native and Efficient Architecture

OllamaFX leverages the power of JavaFX and AtlantaFX to offer a modern, clean, and extremely fast user interface (UI).

Low Consumption: The application is optimized to be lightweight, ensuring that most of your PC's resources are dedicated to model processing.

Professional Interface: OllamaFX it offers a distraction-free environment with full support for light and dark themes.

πŸ—‚οΈ Session-Based Workflow

OllamaFX Agentic Editor

Version 0.4.0 introduces a new sidebar designed for multitasking.

Context Management: You can keep multiple sessions open with different models simultaneously.

Persistence: Navigate between your chats with a single click, keeping the history and context of each conversation organized.

πŸ“š Advanced Model Explorer

OllamaFX Models Library

Discovering and downloading models has never been easier. OllamaFX features a revamped "Home" where you can explore trends, see the most popular models in the community, and manage your local library with a smart caching system for instant loading.

An Open Source Project for the Community 🀝

OllamaFX is a project under the MIT license, meaning it is free, transparent, and open for everyone to collaborate. My vision is to build a community of developers who want to take local AI to the next level.

How can you participate?

Explore and Use: Download v0.4.0 and experience the fluidity of a native tool.

Boost the Project: A ⭐️ on the GitHub repository helps us reach more people and validates the development effort.

Collaborate: The code is open for improvements, new features, translations, and bug reports. Your contribution is vital to the growth of OllamaFX!

πŸ‘‰ Visit the official repository: github.com/fredericksalazar/OllamaFX

OllamaFX is more than just a client; it is a tool designed to empower local LLM users. If you are looking for a native, intelligent, and professional experience, I invite you to join our community.

What functionality would you like to see in future versions? Let me know your ideas in the comments!

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