How to Run Claude Code Locally (100% Free & Fully Private)

How to Run Claude Code Locally (100% Free & Fully Private)

@dr_cintas
ENGLISH5 months ago ยท Jan 22, 2026

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This guide explains how to configure Claude Code to run with local open-source models via Ollama, enabling private file editing and terminal command execution without API costs or cloud data sharing.

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