Run Ollama Locally - The 30-Minute Private AI Setup for Mac M1

Running AI models locally doesn’t need to be complicated. This playbook gives you a simple, proven setup to get Ollama running fully local on your Mac M1 - no cloud, no API keys, no third-party servers.

What you get:

• Full step-by-step install guide for Ollama
• Copy-paste terminal commands
• Model recommendations tested on M1 hardware
• Performance optimization tips
• Basic local security checklist
• Quick cheat sheet for daily use
• Useful links for your next steps
  

You don’t need to read 10 blog posts or watch endless tutorials. This guide gives you exactly what you need to start running local LLMs today.