Claude Code + Ollama = Free Forever · AI Automation Society

Claude Code + Ollama = Free Forever

An on‑premises coding AI workflow with no API fees & no limits!

What if you could wield Anthropic’s Claude Code CLI at home - offline, unlimited, and completely free - by plugging it into Ollama’s local model runner?

I'm using by combining Claude Code with Ollama’s open‑source Qwen3‑coder:30b (local) model to build our own on‑prem coding assistant.

No cloud API keys. No surprises on your bill. Just fully local AI power.

Why Go Local? Zero fees, zero lock‑in, Zero Exposure.

Once you download the model, every inference is free and yours forever - no per‑token charges, no rate limits.

Privacy & compliance.

Your code, data, and prompts never leave your machine. Great for sensitive projects and regulated environments.

Offline & resilient

No internet, no problem. Use Claude Code even in flights, secure facilities, or remote locations.

Requirements: Ollama installed for local model execution and Claude Code CLI installed (Anthropic’s open‑source terminal app)

By bridging Claude Code with Ollama’s Qwen3‑coder model, you unlock a fully offline, cost‑free coding assistant that lives entirely on your hardware. No more API bills, latency spikes, or vendor lock‑in. Give it a try, share your experiences, and let’s build with freedom!

I'm using qwen3‑coder-30b model, and it is upto you to choose the right model. If you guys need a run-book, ping me. I'm happy to share it with you.

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