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A LITTLE LIFE GUIDE / EXPLAINER

Check which local models are installed

Use the app’s model list before starting a local request.

A selected model name is only a preference until the corresponding model is available on this Mac. Checking the installed list helps avoid requests that cannot start.

THE LITTLE THING TO REMEMBER

Check availability before sending a source to a model that exists only as a saved preference.

01

Open the local service first

Keep Ollama running, then choose Check installed models in OneTap’s AI setup. The integration uses the supported local loopback service. If no models appear, inspect the service and its local setup before repeatedly requesting analysis of a source.

02

Choose an available supported option

Select a model that the app supports and that actually appears as installed. If the desired selection is missing, download it deliberately or choose another installed supported model. Do not assume arbitrary remote endpoints, cloud tags or every model in a separate tool are supported by OneTap.

03

Review the result against the source

When refreshing the model list, compare the chosen setting with the returned installed names. An old preference can remain visible after you removed model data in Ollama, and a new download may not be ready merely because you selected it. Choose an available supported entry and make a small request only after the readiness check. If a model you expected is missing, inspect its actual installation rather than replacing the document being analyzed. Keep the distinction between the model’s availability and its suitability: appearing in the list means the resources can be selected, not that every document, language or image type will produce an accurate result without your review.

PUT IT INTO PRACTICE

One step at a time.

  1. 01

    Open Ollama on the Mac you are using.

  2. 02

    Open OneTap’s AI and offline setup.

  3. 03

    Choose Check installed models and inspect the returned list.

  4. 04

    Select a supported installed model before analyzing a source.

A little reference.

Keep the context and your next action together.

Check which local models are installed: at a glance
ChoiceUse it forCheck before saving
Selected modelYour processing preferenceMay not be installed
Installed listLocal availabilityRefresh while Ollama runs
Supported selectionApp-compatible modelNot an arbitrary endpoint
A simple way through
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ONE MORE QUESTION

Can I enter any remote Ollama server address?

The current integration is restricted to the supported local loopback service rather than arbitrary remote endpoints.

Your source stays the reference.

These guides explain product workflows. Review extracted names, dates and amounts. Features depend on your device, permissions and optional service setup.

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