Models
This guide covers the model management capabilities of the Ollama service.Models Endpoint
Manage and query available AI models.List Models Endpoint
Show Model Info Endpoint
Pull Model Endpoint
Delete Model Endpoint
Available Models
| Model | Size | Description | Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| llama2 | 7B | General purpose model | Text generation, chat, Q&A |
| codellama | 7B | Code-specialized model | Code completion, explanation |
| mistral | 7B | Instruction-tuned model | Task completion, reasoning |
| orca-mini | 3B | Lightweight model | Quick responses, testing |
Usage Examples
List Available Models
Get Model Information
Pull New Model
Delete Model
Model Management Best Practices
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Model Selection
- Choose appropriate model size for task
- Consider memory and performance requirements
- Test models before production use
- Monitor model performance metrics
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Resource Management
- Clean up unused models regularly
- Monitor disk space usage
- Implement model rotation policies
- Cache frequently used models
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Security Considerations
- Verify model checksums
- Use secure connections for pulls
- Implement access controls
- Monitor model usage patterns
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Performance Optimization
- Pre-load frequently used models
- Use appropriate quantization levels
- Monitor memory usage
- Implement model warm-up strategies
Error Handling
Model Lifecycle Management
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Initial Setup
- Model selection and testing
- Performance benchmarking
- Resource allocation
- Access control configuration
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Maintenance
- Regular updates
- Performance monitoring
- Usage analytics
- Health checks
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Retirement
- Usage evaluation
- Replacement planning
- Data migration
- Clean removal