What this skill does
Manage and use local Ollama models. Use for model management (list/pull/remove), chat/completions, embeddings, and tool-use with local LLMs. Covers OpenClaw sub-agent integration and model selection guidance.
Ollama Local is part of the Messaging & Channels category — messaging and channel skills that connect your agent to chat platforms. You can install it on its own or alongside other messaging & channels skills from the OpenClaw catalog.
How to install Ollama Local
The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:
- Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
- Open the in-app Skills panel.
- Search for
ollama-localand click Install. - The skill activates automatically when an incoming message matches its description.
Install from the command line
If you already run the OpenClaw CLI, add Ollama Local with a single command:
openclaw skills add ollama-local
This pulls ollama-local from ClawHub and installs it into ~/.openclaw/skills/ollama-local/. Restart the OpenClaw gateway afterwards so the new skill is discovered.
How to use Ollama Local
Once installed, Ollama Local activates on its own: when an incoming message on WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Feishu or Line matches the skill's description, your OpenClaw agent loads it and runs the workflow. You can also trigger it explicitly by describing the task in chat. No extra configuration is required after install.
Manual install (advanced)
If you prefer manual installation:
- Click the Download .zip button above to grab
ollama-local-1.1.0.zipdirectly from our S3 mirror. - Unzip into
~/.openclaw/skills/ollama-local/(create the directory if it does not exist). - Restart OpenClaw Easy (or the OpenClaw CLI gateway) so the new skill is discovered.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install Ollama Local?
Install Ollama Local in the OpenClaw Easy desktop app by opening the Skills panel, searching for ollama-local, and clicking Install. From a terminal you can run: openclaw skills add ollama-local. Either way the skill is placed in ~/.openclaw/skills/ollama-local/.
Is Ollama Local free?
Yes. Ollama Local is free and open-source, distributed under the Apache-2.0 license through ClawHub. No account or payment is required to download or run it.
What does Ollama Local do?
Manage and use local Ollama models. Use for model management (list/pull/remove), chat/completions, embeddings, and tool-use with local LLMs. Covers OpenClaw sub-agent integration and model selection guidance.
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Free, open-source · Apache-2.0 · Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or local Ollama models