Claude code can be used with private LLMs via Ollama

https://x.com/akshay_pachaar/status/2013311949770215512?s=12 Claude code can be used with private LLMs via Ollama

Note Jan 19, 2026

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this is huge.

ollama is now compatible with the anthropic messages API. which means you can use claude code with open-source models.

think about that for a second. the entire claude harness:

- the agentic loops
- the tool use
- the coding workflows

all powered by private LLMs… pic.twitter.com/0Stnv8eJuO
— Akshay 🚀 (@akshay_pachaar) January 19, 2026

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