Ollama Guide
How to use Ollama with a private notes app.
Connect a configured Ollama runtime to Hibiscus and use local models for note cleanup, summaries, tasks, and custom pipelines.
Direct answer
How do you use Ollama for notes?
Run Ollama with a model you choose, point Hibiscus at that runtime, select Ollama as the AI route, and run an approved transformation inside a note.
- Configure Ollama
- Select the route
- Run note actions
Prepare your runtime
Install Ollama separately, choose a model appropriate for your Mac, and confirm the runtime is available.
Connect Hibiscus
Configure the runtime location. It normally points to the same Mac, though you can deliberately use another machine.
Run and review an action
Clean selected prose, summarize, extract tasks, or transform source material. AI edit history keeps changes reversible.
Clear answers
Common questions.
Does Ollama send notes to cloud AI?
A normal local setup processes requests on the machine running your configured runtime.
Can I switch providers later?
Yes. Hibiscus does not force one provider.
Are AI edits reversible?
Yes. Hibiscus keeps AI edit history and supports restores.
