cercano-models

List available models on a connected Ollama instance.

Updated Mar 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/GoogleDevRelExplorations/cercano --skill cercano-models-googledevrelexplorations
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cercano-models
Source: https://github.com/GoogleDevRelExplorations/cercano/tree/main/.agents/skills/cercano-models
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GoogleDevRelExplorations/cercano --skill cercano-models-googledevrelexplorations

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Cercano Models skill provides a quick way to discover which local AI models are available on the connected Ollama instance, enabling informed model selection for inference.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discovery: Enumerates all models installed on the active Ollama/backend, including model names, sizes, and last modified dates.
  • Pre-qualification: Helps pick appropriate models based on size and recency before running inference or switching active model.
  • Use Case: When optimizing local inference, run this skill to compare models and decide which to deploy for a given task.

Quick Start

Ask Cercano to list the models installed on your active Ollama backend.

Frequently Asked Questions about cercano-models

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I list available models on my local Ollama instance?

To list available models on your local Ollama instance, you can use a discovery skill that queries the connected backend. It enumerates all installed models, returning their names, sizes, and last modified dates for easy selection.

What information do I get when discovering local models for inference?

When discovering local models for inference, you receive the model names, file sizes, and last modified dates. This pre-qualification data helps you compare and pick appropriate models before running inference or switching active deployments.

Do I need a specific server running to discover Ollama models?

Yes, discovering Ollama models requires a Cercano server running and actively connected to your Ollama instance. This backend connection is necessary to enumerate the installed local models and retrieve their metadata.

What's the best way to compare local models before switching active inference backends?

The best way to compare local models before switching active inference backends is to enumerate them by size and recency. Reviewing the last modified dates and file sizes helps you decide which model to deploy for a specific development task.

Can I use this skill to check model sizes for production tasks?

Yes, you can use this skill to check model sizes for production tasks. It enumerates all models on the active Ollama backend, providing the size and recency data needed to pre-qualify and optimize your local inference setup.