A local AI request can fail before it reads your document. Check the prerequisites in order so you do not keep rewriting a valid source to fix a setup problem.
Setup problems and interpretation problems need different fixes.
Check access and local readiness
Verify Lifetime access through the native store, open Ollama and refresh the installed-model list. The chosen model must be both supported and present. A model name saved in settings does not prove its download finished or that the local service is running.
Inspect output only after the request runs
When setup is ready but output is incomplete or invalid, try a shorter source or another supported installed selection. Keep review explicit; switching to online AI means a different processing path with source sharing, not a harmless invisible retry of the same local operation.
Review the result against the source
Use the visible failure point to choose the next check. Locked local controls point you toward verified store access. An unavailable service points you toward whether Ollama is running on this Mac. A missing model points you toward the installed list and completed download. Only after those are ready does it make sense to investigate whether the particular source produces incomplete output. Keep a small reviewed example available for that check. Avoid changing entitlement assumptions, network exposure and source text at the same time, because then a different result will not tell you which condition mattered. A single-purpose troubleshooting step is easier to understand and easier to undo.
One step at a time.
- 01
Confirm verified Lifetime access on this Mac.
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Open Ollama and refresh installed models.
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Choose an installed supported model and retry the reviewed source.
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Inspect returned errors or output before choosing another mode.
A little reference.
Keep the context and your next action together.
| Choice | Use it for | Check before saving |
|---|---|---|
| Entitlement | Access to local AI controls | Use verified store state |
| Service | Same-Mac Ollama readiness | Keep it running |
| Model | Actual installed resources | Refresh the list |
Should I expose Ollama to the network if a request fails?
No. The supported setup uses local loopback. Check the app, service and installed model instead of broadening network access.
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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