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Run AI on a Raspberry Pi or old PC

Small models for weak hardware.

Small models for weak hardware. The tools below run on your computer. Most of them are free, and the work stays on your machine.

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Works offline · Free options

Easiest way to start

Ollama + Llama 3.2 3B

The simplest app for a local chatbot. Pick a model, then talk.

Will it run on my computer?

Check my computer
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Most tools here are free.

How to do it in 3 steps

  1. Install Ollama from its official guide: Ollama's download page.
  2. Open the Llama 3.2 3B page and check the traffic light for a few kinds of computer.
  3. Follow that official guide. This site does not add its own install steps.

Questions

Does this upload my files?
No. The tools on this page are meant to run on your computer.
What does it cost?
Most options are free. A few apps are a one-time purchase, and a few models need a computer with more memory.
What if it will not fit?
Use Check my computer, or turn on the lighter memory filters. A red light on the model page means the file is too big.

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