Ollama Chat Interface

This project provides a local chat interface for interacting with the Ollama API. Built with React and Material-UI, it features session management, real-time message streaming, and a responsive design. Below are the key components and features of the project, along with steps to set it up locally.

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Features

• Session Management: Create, save, delete, and retrieve chat sessions.
• Message Streaming: Real-time response streaming for a smooth user experience.
• Dynamic Sidebar: A collapsible sidebar to switch between sessions.
• User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive UI with Material-UI components.
• Context-Aware Inputs: Adjustments for model temperature and other settings dynamically.

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Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or later)
• npm or yarn package manager
• Local instance of Ollama API running at http://localhost:11434

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Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/ollama-chat-interface.git
   cd ollama-chat-interface

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install
   # or
   yarn install

3. Run the Development Server

   npm start
   # or
   yarn start

   The app will be accessible at http://localhost:3000.

4. Set Up the Ollama API Ensure the Ollama API is running locally on http://localhost:11434. This project fetches chat responses from this endpoint.

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Deployment

To build the project for production:

npm run build
# or
yarn build
# or
pnpm run build

The output will be in the build directory, ready to be deployed.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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Acknowledgements

• React
• Material-UI
• UUID

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Thank you for using the Ollama Chat Interface! We hope it enhances your interaction experience with the Ollama API.