Point GOMAX at a local model running through Ollama and every AI feature works with no per-call cost and full privacy.
What it is
A local model runs on your own machine or server (commonly through Ollama) instead of a cloud provider. GOMAX Brain can talk to it directly, so prompts and content never leave your infrastructure and there is no usage bill - you just need the hardware to run the model.
How to turn it on
- Install and run your model in Ollama, note its address (for example http://localhost:11434).
- Open GOMAX and Brain and choose the local option.
- Enter the address and model name, test, and save.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a powerful server?
A local model needs enough CPU or GPU and RAM to run comfortably. Smaller models run on modest hardware; larger ones want a GPU.
Is local really private?
Yes. With a local model, prompts and content stay on your own machine - nothing goes to any cloud provider.
Top comments (1)
I found the section on hardware requirements for running a local model particularly insightful, especially the distinction between smaller and larger models. The fact that smaller models can run on modest hardware is a significant advantage for developers who want to keep costs low. However, I'd love to explore further the trade-offs between model size, accuracy, and hardware requirements - have you experimented with optimizing model size for specific use cases while maintaining acceptable performance?