How to reduce Claude Code costs by ~90% using Ollama with open-source models
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Summary
A visual walkthrough guide explaining how to pair Anthropic's Claude Desktop app with Claude Code routed through Ollama, allowing users to keep strategic work on Claude Pro while running heavy computational tasks on free open-source models (Gemma, Qwen, DeepSeek). The setup aims to reduce Claude Code costs by approximately 90% by offloading intensive work to locally-run open-source models via Ollama.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledPair Claude Desktop on Anthropic with Claude Code routed through Ollama in your terminal.
Strategy stays on Pro. Heavy footwork runs on a free open-source model.
Cut your Claude Code bill ~90%.
Claude Pro on the Desktop app is great for thinking, planning, and...
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