How to Setup & Run OpenCode with Ollama on Windows 11 and Zero API Cost (2026)

How to Setup & Run OpenCode with Ollama on Windows 11 and Zero API Cost In this complete step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to set up and run OpenCode with Ollama on Windows 11 — with zero API cost. This guide shows you how to build a fully local AI coding assistant that works offline without relying on cloud APIs or paid AI services. If you’re a developer, student, or AI enthusiast looking to run powerful AI models locally, this tutorial will walk you through the entire setup process from installation to testing. In this video, you’ll learn how to: • Install Ollama on Windows 11 • Verify that Ollama is running correctly • Download and run local large language models (LLMs) • Install and configure OpenCode • Set up required dependencies and environment variables • Connect OpenCode with Ollama locally • Run your AI coding assistant with no API keys • Test the setup with real coding prompts • Troubleshoot common installation issues Running AI models locally using Ollama eliminates API usage fees and token limits. Everything runs directly on your machine, giving you full privacy and control over your development environment. This setup is perfect for: • Developers building AI-assisted workflows • Students learning programming with AI help • Open-source contributors • Anyone wanting a private AI coding assistant • Users looking for a zero-cost AI development setup Benefits of this setup: • Zero API cost • Fully offline AI coding assistant • No rate limits or usage restrictions • Complete privacy for your projects and code • Fast responses with local AI models By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have OpenCode fully integrated with Ollama on Windows 11 and running as your own local AI coding assistant. If you found this guide helpful, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with others interested in local AI and developer tools. #OpenCode #Ollama #Windows11 #LocalAI #ZeroAPICost #AICoding #SelfHostedAI #OfflineAI #LLM #DeveloperTools #ArtificialIntelligence #ProgrammingAI #TechTutorial