How to Setup & Run OpenCode with Ollama on Mac/macOS and Zero API Cost (2026)

How to Setup & Run OpenCode with Ollama on Mac/macOS and Zero API Cost

In this complete step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to set up and run OpenCode with Ollama on Mac/macOS with zero API cost. This guide will help you build a powerful local AI coding assistant that runs directly on your Mac without relying on cloud APIs or paid subscriptions.

Running AI models locally allows developers to maintain full control over their development environment while ensuring complete privacy for their code and projects. By combining OpenCode with Ollama, you can create a fast and efficient AI-powered coding workflow on macOS.

This tutorial works on Apple Silicon devices including MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, and Mac Studio running macOS on M1, M2, M3, M4, and newer Apple Silicon chips.

In this video, you’ll learn how to:
• Install Ollama on macOS
• Verify the Ollama installation
• Download and run local AI models using Ollama
• Install and configure OpenCode
• Set up required dependencies on macOS
• Connect OpenCode with Ollama locally
• Run your AI coding assistant without API keys
• Test the setup with real coding prompts
• Fix common installation and configuration issues

Using Ollama to run AI models locally eliminates API usage fees and removes token limits. Everything runs directly on your machine, making it an ideal setup for developers who want a private, fast, and zero-cost AI development environment.

Benefits of this setup:
• Zero API cost
• Fully local AI coding assistant
• No rate limits or token restrictions
• Complete privacy for your projects
• Fast AI responses on your Mac

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have OpenCode fully integrated with Ollama on macOS and running as your own local AI coding assistant.

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