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---
title: Claude Desktop
description: Use Ollama models in Claude on macOS.
---
## Prerequisites
- [Ollama](https://ollama.com/download/). Windows support coming soon.
- To use a local model, [download it](/quickstart#run-a-model-locally) before setup.
- To use a cloud model, sign in to Ollama and enable cloud models. Some models require a [paid plan](https://ollama.com/pricing).
If Claude is not installed, Ollama offers to download it during setup.
## Set up Claude
1. Open Ollama and select **Apps**.
2. Connect **Claude**.
3. Follow the setup prompts to install Claude if needed and restart it when prompted.
## Switch models
Open Ollama **Settings → Apps**. Choose your models, then select **Restart Claude**. You can use the same model for more than one option.
## Supported features
- **Subagents** - Split larger tasks across agents
- **Web search** - Supported by default through [Ollama's web search](/capabilities/web-search)
- **Cowork** - Complete difficult tasks with Claude Cowork
- **Auto mode** - Let the agent decide when to ask before making changes
## Disconnect Claude
Open Ollama **Apps** and disconnect Claude. Ollama restores Claude's previous settings. Restart Claude when prompted.
You can also restore Claude from the terminal:
```shell
ollama launch claude-desktop --restore
```
Quitting Ollama while Claude is connected also restores Claude's usual configuration.