Unlock Claude Code: Local,
Offline & Unlimited
Tired of AI coding limits and subscriptions? This guide shows you how to set up and use Claude Code locally, offline, and completely free with Ollama. Master unlimited AI power for your development projects.
Key Takeaways
Objective
Enable free, offline, and unlimited use of Claude Code, bypassing subscription limitations.
Core Tool
Ollama is used to host powerful open-source AI models locally on your machine.
Process
A straightforward 5-step installation and configuration process.
Practicality
Demonstrates real-world app building with Claude Code, highlighting its coding assistance.
Your 5-Step Path to
Unlimited AI Coding
Follow this simple guide to get Claude Code running locally on your machine, ready to assist your development without any limits.
Install Ollama: Download and install Ollama to host AI models locally.
Download a Model: Choose and download an AI model (e.g., qwen3.5-9b).
Install Claude Code CLI: Get the command-line interface for Claude Code.
Configure the Bridge: Set up the connection between Claude Code and your local Ollama instance.
Test & Build: Start coding and building applications with your new AI assistant.
Example Commands:
# To run a model
ollama run qwen3.5
# To select a specific model configuration
ollama run qwen3.5 --configChoose Your AI Model
Ollama's library hosts a variety of models. Select one that fits your performance and size needs.
Qwen3.5-9b
A balanced model offering good performance and size for most tasks.
Qwen3.5-7b
A lighter option for faster responses or systems with fewer resources.
Qwen3.5
The base model, potentially with more variations available.
More Models Available
Explore the full Ollama library for other powerful AI models.
Actionable Insights
Unlimited, Free Coding
Replace costly AI coding subscriptions with this free, local, and unlimited solution using Ollama and Claude Code.
Clear Setup Path
Follow specific commands like ollama run qwen3.5 --config for a guided and successful installation.
Practical Application
See Claude Code in action by building a functional To-Do list app, demonstrating its real-time coding assistance.
Fine-tune AI Memory
Adjust the "Context Length" setting in Claude's preferences to optimize the AI's memory and response generation.