> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ollama.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Claude Desktop

> Use Ollama models in Claude on macOS.

## Prerequisites

* [Ollama](https://ollama.com/download/). Windows support coming soon.
* To use a local model, [download it](/quickstart#run-a-model-locally) before setup.
* To use a cloud model, sign in to Ollama and enable cloud models. Some models require a [paid plan](https://ollama.com/pricing).

If Claude is not installed, Ollama offers to download it during setup.

## Set up Claude

1. Open Ollama and select **Apps**.
2. Connect **Claude**.
3. Follow the setup prompts to install Claude if needed and restart it when prompted.

## Switch models

Open Ollama **Settings → Apps**. Choose your models, then select **Restart Claude**. You can use the same model for more than one option.

## Supported features

* **Subagents** - Split larger tasks across agents
* **Web search** - Supported by default through [Ollama's web search](/capabilities/web-search)
* **Cowork** - Complete difficult tasks with Claude Cowork
* **Auto mode** - Let the agent decide when to ask before making changes

## Disconnect Claude

Open Ollama **Apps** and disconnect Claude. Ollama restores Claude's previous settings. Restart Claude when prompted.

You can also restore Claude from the terminal:

```shell theme={"system"}
ollama launch claude-desktop --restore
```

Quitting Ollama while Claude is connected also restores Claude's usual configuration.