Check whether local inference fits your job

Start with this example

Write down: operating system, available memory, GPU/unified memory, intended model, desired context and whether cloud access is acceptable.

Give your assistant a clear brief

Use a compatible tool you already have, or choose a reviewed guide below. This is a suggested learning exercise, not proof that a specific installation has been tested.

Using the current Ollama quickstart and my hardware details below, list the information still needed before choosing a local model. Distinguish local inference from cloud access. Do not assume that a model fits or promise a speed. Link the official requirements.

[Add your non-sensitive hardware specifications and intended task here.]

Check the result

The answer must distinguish your local resources from a cloud service. Verify the proposed model size and requirements against the linked documentation. If specifications are missing, “not enough information yet” is a useful answer.