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Getting Started with Smollm 135M LLM on Alpaca Ollama Client (Open Source Guide)
If you’re curious about running large language models (LLMs) locally and efficiently, this guide will walk you through setting up Smollm 135M with the Alpaca Ollama client. Whether you’re just getting started in machine learning or looking for lightweight models to experiment with, Smollm 135M is a great option.
✨ What is Smollm 135M?
Smollm 135M is a lightweight open-source language model designed to run locally on low-spec machines. It is ideal for testing, development, and learning purposes, especially for Python beginners or anyone exploring AI models without access to powerful GPUs.
You can run Smollm 135M using the Alpaca Ollama client, available here:
https://github.com/Jeffser/Alpaca
🧑💻 How to Run Smollm 135M on Alpaca Ollama
Setting it up is simple and beginner-friendly. I’ve outlined the key steps, and I’ll walk you through them in an upcoming YouTube screencast and screenshots section below.
📜 License & Restrictions for Smollm 135M
Smollm 135M is open source and released under the Apache License 2.0, dated January 2004. This license permits free use, modification, reproduction, and distribution, with some conditions:
- ✅ Free for personal and commercial use
- ✅ Modification and redistribution allowed
- 📋 Must include license notice and document changes
- ❌ No warranties provided
Always check the official repository or model card for the most up-to-date license terms and ethical usage guidelines.
🖼️ Screenshots and Screencast
Results:
Who is the mayor of Toronto?
Produced inaccurate outdated answer to Olivia Chow as the mayor of Toronto.
I need a PHP code snippet to connect to a MySQL database.
Produce incorrect syntax PHP code snippet to connect to a MySQL database.
I need a 1080p screenshot of the gnome desktop environment.
Produced inaccurate ASCII answer to generate a 1080p screenshot of Gnome desktop environment.
I need a kotlin code snippet to open the camera using Camera2 API and place the camera view on a TextureView.
Produced incomplete Kotlin code snippet.
I need a blender blend file for fire animation.
Produced incorrect answer to generate a fire animation.
📚 Learn Python Along the Way
If you’re new to Python or want to build a strong foundation, I offer beginner-friendly learning resources:
- Book: Learning Python on Amazon
- Course: Learning Python Online Course
👨🏫 Need Help? One-on-One Tutorials & Install Support
I offer personalized support for:
- One-on-one online Python tutorials — Contact Me
- Installing or migrating Smollm 135M — Service Request
🚀 Final Thoughts
Running your own LLM like Smollm 135M is now easier than ever, thanks to open-source tools like Alpaca Ollama. It’s lightweight, accessible, and perfect for learning the ins and outs of AI. Pair that with Python skills, and you’re on your way to becoming an AI-powered developer.
Let me know in the comments if you’ve tried it or need help getting started!
Edward is a software engineer, web developer, and author dedicated to helping people achieve their personal and professional goals through actionable advice and real-world tools.