Run Claude Code with Local & Cloud Models For Free

Readable doc: https://baraklabs.com/tech-breakdowns/claude-code-with-ollama-free/ Claude Code is one of the most powerful AI coding assistants available today — but using it through cloud plans can get expensive very quickly. In this video, we break that barrier by running Claude Code locally using Ollama, making it effectively free for development use. We start by understanding why tools like Claude Code are important for developers. They can generate entire applications, write and refactor code, and significantly reduce development time. However, most of these tools are locked behind paid subscriptions or usage limits. That’s where this setup becomes valuable. By integrating Claude Code with Ollama, we can run large language models locally or connect to free cloud models, avoiding recurring costs while still getting strong performance. This approach is especially useful for developers, startups, and teams that want to maintain privacy, reduce expenses, or experiment freely without worrying about API limits. We also walk through how to install, configure, and run everything step by step, and demonstrate building a real application using just prompts. If you're looking to use AI for coding without spending money, this is a practical and scalable solution. 00:00 Introduction – Build an App with Claude Code (No Coding) 00:22 The Cost Problem with AI Coding Tools 01:00 Why Run Claude Code Locally (Savings + Flexibility) 01:38 Setup & Demo – Running Claude Code with Ollama ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Gadgets we use: https://www.amazon.in/shop/codespace/list/3OR01DMHI4MXZ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Learn with Codespace:- Books We Recommend: https://www.amazon.in/shop/codespace/list/2AU370MGAN0ZM ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Follow us on: ❤️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codespacelab ❤️ LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/baraklabs ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀