Ollama Portable

a portable web chat interface for running local LLMs

What is this?

Ollama Portable combines Ollama, Hollama and Caddy into a single, self-contained package. Everything runs directly from one folder, no external dependencies or system changes required. No installation. No setup. No admin rights needed.

Open source in Github: https://github.com/ekhos-ai/ollama-portable.

 Windows

Download the zip file on the releases page and extract ollama-portable-windows-amd64.zip to any drive you’ve chosen.

To start the Ollama Portable server and open the default chat UI, open CMD or Windows Explorer, then run start.bat Note: On first launch, it will automatically download Ollama and the default Gemma 4 model.

start.bat

Mac OS

Download the zip file on the releases page and extract ollama-portable-mac-amd64.zip to any drive you’ve chosen.

To start the Ollama Portable server and open the default chat UI, open Terminal then run start.sh Note: On first launch, it will automatically download Ollama and the default Gemma 4 model.

chmod +x start.sh
./start.sh

AI Model

Ollama Portable comes with Gemma4 as the default AI model. You can add or download additional AI models from the settings page later.

Why use Ollama Portable?

  • Fully portable – runs entirely from your drive with zero system modifications. All models and data are stored in the same folder.
  • Works in restricted environments – no admin rights or IT approval required, simply extract the ZIP and launch.
  • USB & external drive ready – carry your models, settings, and chat history anywhere.
  • Fully offline after setup – once models are downloaded, everything runs locally and your data never leaves the machine.
  • Runs in isolation – does not interfere with any existing Ollama or Hollama installations.
  • Perfect for quick start – ideal for exploring local LLMs or running experiments without committing to a full install.

About

Built by the team behind EKHOS AI – a professional-grade local AI transcription app delivering unlimited transcription, high accuracy, and secure data control for professionals in legal, medical, and other privacy demanding workflows.