How to Setup Claude Code with Ollama in VSCode on Windows 11
In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to set up Claude Code with Ollama inside Visual Studio Code on Windows 11. This guide will help you create a powerful AI-assisted coding environment that runs locally on your computer without relying on cloud APIs.
By integrating Claude Code with Ollama in VS Code, you can run large language models locally and use them directly inside your development workflow. This setup allows you to generate code, debug programs, refactor projects, and get AI-powered coding assistance without paying for API usage.
In this video, you’ll learn how to:
• Install Ollama on Windows 11
• Download and run local AI models using Ollama
• Install and configure Claude Code
• Install required extensions in Visual Studio Code
• Connect Claude Code with Ollama locally
• Configure environment variables
• Run AI coding prompts directly inside VS Code
• Test the integration with real coding tasks
• Fix common setup issues
Running AI models locally with Ollama provides several advantages:
• Zero API costs
• No token limits
• Full privacy for your code and projects
• Faster responses for local workflows
• Complete control over your development environment
This tutorial is perfect for developers who want to combine the power of Visual Studio Code with local AI models to create a private and powerful AI coding assistant.
By the end of this guide, you’ll have Claude Code working inside VS Code with
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2026/03/12
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