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Local AI coding agent setup detailed using Ollama and Aider

A developer has detailed a local setup for an AI coding agent using Ollama and Aider, prioritizing data privacy by keeping all code and data on the local machine. The setup involves running Ollama on Windows to manage models like Qwen2.5 Coder, while Aider operates within Ubuntu on WSL2. This configuration allows for convenient command-line development in Linux while still accessing models through Windows applications. AI

IMPACT Enables local, private AI coding assistance, reducing reliance on cloud services for developers.

RANK_REASON Article describes a specific technical setup for using AI tools, not a new product release or research.

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Local AI coding agent setup detailed using Ollama and Aider

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · eleonorarocchi ·

    Setting Up a Local AI Coding Agent with Ollama and Aider

    <p>Over the past few months, I've experimented with several workflows for using LLMs in software development. In this article, I describe the local setup I've validated on my own PC: Ollama running on Windows, Aider inside Ubuntu on WSL2, and a code-focused model running entirely…