Step-by-step installation guide
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Check if model is available for quick installation
Note that all AI models in Shinkai are powered by Ollama. Before installing Ollama models manually, check the available models list for quick installation.

If the model cannot be found in the quick installation list, proceed to step 2.
2
Pull new model from Ollama
Go to Ollama, and browse the model you want to install.
Copy the code Check that the model is now installed in your device:
ollama run <model>
and paste it in your terminal.For example:3
Add model to Shinkai
Open Shinkai > Go to
AIs
> + Add AI
> + Manually Add AI
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- Select Ollama in Model Provider.
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- Select the Model Type you just pulled in step 2.
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(Optional) You can edit the AI Name —> This is how it will be displayed in your Chats view.
This field only accepts alphanumeric characters and underscores.
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- You DO NOT need an API key, as Ollama runs locally on your device.