Use Claude Code for FREE on Windows - Ollama
Use Claude Code for free on Windows by connecting it to a local LLM with Ollama. In this video, I show you how to install Ollama, download the Qwen 3.5 9B model, install Claude Code, and launch it locally without paying for cloud API usage.
If you want a practical AI coding setup for local development, this workflow is a great option for developers, students, and anyone experimenting with local LLM tools.
What you’ll learn?
How to install Ollama on Windows
How to browse and choose local models
How to install Claude Code on Windows
How to launch Claude Code using Ollama
How to run Claude Code without cloud API cost
Common issue: PATH environment variable fix
Tools used
Ollama
Claude Code
Windows Command Prompt
Why this setup is useful?
No paid API subscription
Local AI workflow
Better privacy and control
Great for testing AI coding setups
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