Key Changes

Cloud Model Enhancements

• ollama launch claude now supports web search when using :cloud models, enabling Claude to retrieve and reference live web information during conversations
• New app setting makes it easier to disable cloud models for environments where data privacy is critical and information cannot leave the local machine
• For Linux deployments or manual ollama serve configurations, set OLLAMA_NO_CLOUD=1 environment variable to disable cloud model access

Bug Fixes

• Fixed rendering issue that occurred when running Ollama in PowerShell environments
• Resolved regression where experimental image generation models would fail to execute in versions 0.16.0 and 0.16.1

What Developers Need to Know

This release focuses on improving usability and fixing critical regressions. Users relying on image generation capabilities should upgrade immediately. Teams handling sensitive data can now easily isolate their Ollama instances from cloud-based models, enhancing compliance with data residency requirements.

Action Items

• Upgrade to v0.16.2 if using experimental image generation features
• Consider enabling OLLAMA_NO_CLOUD=1 for deployments handling sensitive data
• Test cloud model web search capabilities with Claude models in :cloud mode