add-ollama-provider

Route a NanoCrew agent group to a local Ollama model via environment overrides.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CjLogic/nanocrew --skill add-ollama-provider
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: add-ollama-provider
Source: https://github.com/CjLogic/nanocrew/tree/main/.codex/skills/add-ollama-provider
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CjLogic/nanocrew --skill add-ollama-provider

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Routes a NanoCrew agent group to a local Ollama model instead of the Anthropic API, enabling offline experimentation and reduced external API costs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Local execution against a locally hosted Ollama model with no external API calls.
  • No provider code changes needed; uses existing Anthropic-compatible endpoints via env overrides and a model setting.
  • Use cases include development, testing, and cost-conscious deployments on a developer workstation or secure environment.

Quick Start

Point your agent group to a running Ollama instance and apply the env overrides and model setting as described.

Frequently Asked Questions about add-ollama-provider

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I route a NanoCrew agent group to a local Ollama model?

Routing a NanoCrew agent to Ollama involves applying environment variable overrides and setting a local model. This switches execution from the Anthropic API to your local instance.

Can I run NanoCrew agents offline using a local Ollama model?

Yes, you can run NanoCrew agents offline by routing them to a local Ollama model. This enables local execution against locally hosted open-weight models with no external API calls required.

Do I need to change provider code to use Ollama with NanoCrew?

No provider code changes are needed to use Ollama with NanoCrew. The setup uses existing Anthropic-compatible endpoints via environment overrides and a model setting for local execution.

What is the best way to reduce external API costs when testing NanoCrew agents?

The best way to reduce external API costs for NanoCrew is routing agent groups to a local Ollama model. This enables cost-conscious deployments and offline experimentation on a developer workstation.

Does the Ollama provider override support existing Anthropic-compatible endpoints?

Yes, the Ollama provider override supports existing Anthropic-compatible endpoints. It leverages environment variables to redirect NanoCrew agent traffic to your local Ollama instance seamlessly.