Ollama desktop GUI for local AI models. 100% private, offline-capable with multi-provider support, conversation search, model switching & no terminal commands.
Askimo transforms Ollama from a simple chat interface into a full AI studio — with RAG, code block execution, MCP tool integrations, and multi-provider switching.
All conversations stay on your machine. No data sent to external servers, complete privacy guaranteed. Similar to LM Studio and LocalAI for complete data control.
Use unlimited AI conversations without paying per-token. Perfect for experimentation and heavy usage. Unlike OpenAI or Claude which charge per request.
Work without internet connection. Your AI assistant works anywhere, anytime. Switch to cloud providers like Gemini or GPT models when you need the latest capabilities.
Switch between Llama, Mistral, CodeLlama, and other open-source models instantly. Combine with Docker AI for containerized workflows.
Connect once. Every conversation is stored locally on your machine, searchable, exportable, and available offline. You own your history.
Add your Ollama credentials in Settings. Askimo connects through the official API. No middleman, no data stored on Askimo servers.
Chat is just the start. Index your docs with RAG, connect tools via MCP, run local agents with Skills, and automate workflows with AI Plans. (RAG, MCP, Skills, AI Plans)
Ollama is one of many. Switch to Ollama for private tasks, Claude for long documents, or Gemini for speed. All in the same interface, no extra setup.
Index your docs, code, and notes. AI answers grounded in your own knowledge base, not the open internet.
AI agents that read files, run commands, call APIs, and execute git operations. Not just chat.
Run AI agents directly on your local files and project directories via Gemini CLI, Claude Code or Codex CLI.
Chain multiple AI prompts into automated workflows. Each step builds on the last: research, analyse, write, all in one run.
A fair, side-by-side look at what Askimo AI Studio adds on top of the standard Ollama access — acknowledging what each does well.
| Feature | Askimo App AI Studio | Ollama Standard Access |
|---|---|---|
| Visual chat interface | Terminal only | |
| RAG — index & search your documents | ||
| Code block execution (Python, Bash, Node) | ||
| MCP tools (file, git, web, APIs) | ||
| AI Plans — multi-step AI workflows | ||
| Persistent conversation history & search | ||
| Multi-provider switching (cloud + local) | ||
| Run models locally (100% private) | ||
| No API costs | ||
| Model parameter controls (temp, context…) | Flags only | |
| CLI interface |
✓ = included · ✗ = not available · text = partial or different approach. Based on publicly documented features as of 2026.
See how different users benefit from using Askimo App with Ollama.
Keep proprietary code and sensitive information completely private while getting AI assistance.
Work on air-gapped systems, during flights, or in areas with poor connectivity.
Provide AI capabilities to your entire team without recurring API costs.
"Finally, a proper UI for Ollama! No more terminal commands just to switch models."
— Askimo App User
Common questions about using Ollama with Askimo App.
No, Askimo App is a graphical interface that works on top of your existing Ollama installation. Ollama handles model management and inference — Askimo provides the chat interface, conversation history, RAG, MCP tools, and multi-provider switching. You still need Ollama running on your system, but you no longer need to touch the terminal for everyday use.
Yes. Askimo App lets you configure Ollama alongside cloud providers like OpenAI, Claude, or Gemini in the same application. You can switch between them per conversation, use Ollama for sensitive or private tasks and cloud models when you need the latest capabilities. All conversation history is stored locally regardless of which provider you use.
No. Once Ollama is set up with your downloaded models, everything runs locally without any internet connection. Askimo communicates with Ollama over localhost only. This makes it ideal for air-gapped environments, travel, or any situation where you cannot rely on connectivity.
Any model available through Ollama works with Askimo — Llama, Mistral, DeepSeek, Gemma, Qwen, Phi, CodeLlama, LLaVA, and every new release as it lands in the Ollama library. You switch between models directly in the Askimo interface without using the command line.
Yes. Askimo RAG works with any provider including Ollama. You index your documents once and Askimo automatically retrieves the most relevant context for each query, grounding the local model's answers in your own files. All indexing and retrieval happens locally — no data leaves your machine.
Askimo works with every model available in Ollama. Pick a model to learn how it fits your workflow.
Meta
General-purpose reasoning, code, and instruction following. Most popular open-weight model family.
DeepSeek AI
Frontier-level reasoning and coding performance. Rivals top closed-source models — runs fully offline.
Mistral AI
Fast, efficient, and highly capable open-weight model. Great balance of speed and quality for everyday tasks.
Google's lightweight open model family. Optimized for efficiency and runs well on consumer hardware.
Alibaba
Multilingual model with strong reasoning and coding abilities. Excellent for non-English workloads.
Microsoft
Microsoft's small language model punching above its weight. Ideal for low-resource environments.
LLaVA Team
Multimodal model that understands both text and images. Ask questions about your screenshots or photos.
Meta
Meta's code-specialized Llama variant. Built for code generation, completion, and debugging.
Microsoft
Microsoft's next-generation small model with significantly improved reasoning and instruction following.
BigCode
Open-source coding model trained on 600+ programming languages. Ideal for code generation and completion.
More models
Any model available in Ollama works — including new releases as they land.
Askimo App isn't limited to Ollama. Connect multiple providers and switch based on your needs.
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Free & open source · No account required · Works offline with local models
