Ollama Manager CLI is a robust, PowerShell-based command-line tool designed for managing Ollama on Windows. This tool treats Ollama as infrastructure, providing deterministic control over your local LLM service. Key features include starting and stopping Ollama, switching ports for multi-project workflows, and checking status with health verification. It operates purely through CLI, eliminating the need for a GUI or Docker, making it native to Windows. The tool is scriptable and CI-friendly, ensuring deterministic behavior for seamless integration into automated workflows.

Features

• Start / Stop Ollama

• Switch ports for multi-project workflows

• Check status with health verification

• List models

• No GUI dependency - pure CLI

• No Docker required - native Windows

• Deterministic behavior - scriptable and CI-friendly

Prerequisites

1. Ollama installed - Download from https://ollama.ai

2. PowerShell 5.1+ (Windows PowerShell or PowerShell Core)

3. Administrator access (for initial setup only)