"Reins has plenty of features, such as remote model access, per-chat system prompts, prompt editing and regeneration, image integration, advanced configuration, model selection, model creation from prompts, multiple chat management, dynamic model switching, and real-time message streaming. Also: I tried a Claude Code rival that's local, open source, and completely free - how it went All of those features come together to make Reins my new go-to for working with Ollama local LLMs."
"Reins is a free GUI frontend for Ollama. The system only works on MacOS. Reins includes features not found in other GUIs. When I need to use AI, my first choice is always local for privacy reasons, and most of the time it's via Ollama. I can use Ollama's command-line tools just fine, but certain features in various GUIs enhance and simplify the experience."
Reins is a free macOS-only GUI frontend for Ollama that connects to local or remote Ollama instances over a LAN. Reins requires Ollama to be installed on the host machine or a reachable server. Reins provides per-chat system prompts, prompt editing and regeneration, image integration, advanced configuration, model selection, and model creation from prompts. Reins supports multiple chat management, dynamic model switching, and real-time message streaming. The app simplifies local AI use for privacy-focused workflows and complements or extends Ollama’s built-in GUI by adding features tailored for researchers and hobbyists.
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