Local inference
Keep private prompts on local models when the task can be handled on your machine.
Ollama GUI for agents
Use Ollama models from a desktop agent interface.
MultiAgentOS adds an agent-friendly GUI around local Ollama models: files, screenshots, tools, model routing, reusable prompts, and desktop actions.
Agent context
Add files, folders, screenshots, voice input, and command surfaces around the model.
Hybrid routing
Use Ollama for private work and switch to API providers when a task needs a stronger hosted model.
Why not just use a basic local model chat UI?
Basic local chat is great for prompts. Agent work needs durable connections, tool loading, file context, computer actions, and routing across models. MultiAgentOS is built to put those pieces in one desktop surface.
Recommended path
- Install Ollama and pull a tool-capable model.
- Connect the local server in MultiAgentOS.
- Add file and screenshot context for the task.
- Enable the tools or MCP servers the workflow needs.
Ollama GUI features that matter for agents
An agent-oriented Ollama GUI should do more than send messages to `localhost:11434`. It should help the user decide when to stay local, when to route to a hosted model, and what tools the model is allowed to use.
Connection testing
Confirm the local server, selected model, and route before the task starts so failures do not happen halfway through a workflow.
File and screenshot context
Give the local model the context it needs without pasting huge prompts by hand or copying files into a separate web app.
Tool boundaries
Expose command tools, MCP servers, and sidecars only when the task requires them, then keep the result visible for review.
Ollama agent workflow examples
| Workflow | Local model role | MultiAgentOS role |
|---|---|---|
| Private note cleanup | Summarize and classify local text. | Attach folders, preserve context, and return reviewable output. |
| Codebase orientation | Explain files and propose small edits. | Open code sidecar, terminal sidecar, and supervised review controls. |
| Desktop troubleshooting | Reason over screenshots and logs. | Keep screenshots, commands, and the active prompt route in one frame. |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does MultiAgentOS replace Ollama?
No. Ollama runs the local models. MultiAgentOS provides the desktop interface, routing, context, tools, and agent workflow layer around it.
Can I still use API models?
Yes. You can combine Ollama with API providers and choose the right model per task.
Go from local chat to a working agent
Use the Ollama setup guide to connect your model, then follow the MCP tools guide to add a service connection. For tasks involving apps and screenshots, continue with the desktop automation guide.