How to do it in 3 steps
- Install Ollama from its official guide: Ollama's download page.
- Open the Llama 3.2 3B page and check the traffic light for a few kinds of computer.
- Follow that official guide. This site does not add its own install steps.
Smart home assistant offline
Voice commands without the cloud.
Voice commands without the cloud. The tools below run on your computer. Most of them are free, and the work stays on your machine.
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?
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Most tools here are free.
- Llama 3.2 3BModelSmall enough to leave runningWritingChat2 GBOne-click appFree
- OllamaAppSmall enough to leave runningWritingChat2 GBOne-click appFree
- Whisper smallModelHears the commandTranscriptUnder 1 GBOne-click appFree
- whisper.cppAppHears the commandTranscriptUnder 1 GBSome setupFree
- PiperAppSpeaks the replyVoiceUnder 1 GBSome setupFree
- Piper (English)ModelSpeaks the replyVoiceUnder 1 GBSome setupFree
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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