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Ollama MCP Server

Model Context Protocol server enabling Claude to interact with local Ollama models seamlessly

A sophisticated TypeScript-based MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that bridges Claude Desktop with local Ollama models. This integration enables Claude to access and utilize locally-hosted language models through a standardized protocol, providing enhanced privacy and control over AI model interactions. The server implements a comprehensive set of Ollama operations through MCP tools, including model management, chat completions, and administrative functions. Built with enterprise-grade error handling and OpenAI-compatible APIs, it serves as a critical infrastructure component for local AI deployments. This solution addresses the growing need for local AI model integration while maintaining the conversational capabilities that users expect from cloud-based AI assistants. It's particularly valuable for organizations requiring data privacy, offline capabilities, or specialized model deployments.

Key Metrics

100% compliant
MCP Compliance
10 Ollama operations
API Coverage
Sub-second initialization
Response Time
Enterprise-grade
Reliability

Features

Complete Ollama Integration

Full support for all standard Ollama operations including serve, create, pull, list, run, and model management commands.

Enterprise Error Handling

Robust error handling with proper McpError integration and detailed logging for production reliability.

OpenAI-Compatible API

Chat completion endpoint that mimics OpenAI's format, enabling seamless integration with existing applications.

MCP Protocol Compliance

Fully compliant with Model Context Protocol specifications, ensuring compatibility with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients.

Local Model Privacy

Enables private, local AI model usage while maintaining Claude's conversational interface and capabilities.

Configurable Timeouts

Flexible timeout configuration for different model sizes and response requirements, with sensible defaults.

Technology Stack

TypeScript
Node.js
Model Context Protocol
Ollama
Axios
JSON Schema