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Build a Local LLM Writing Assistant

Build a Local LLM Writing Assistant

Ollama Setup on Mac

Step-by-step guide for getting Ollama running on an Apple Silicon or Intel Mac with a writing-optimized model.

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The Modelfile FORMAT line sets the base model. The SYSTEM block defines the assistant persona. Keep your system prompt under 500 words for best performance on smaller models.