Module 4
Local AI & Ollama Setup
Run Offline Models & Bring Your Own Keys
Getting Started
Crawl Configuration
AI Automation
Auditing & Fixes
Exports & Reporting
Method 1: 100% Free Offline Local AI with Ollama
If you value complete privacy and want zero API bills, install Ollama and pull a lightweight model:
ollama run llama3.2:3b
In CheapCrawler Settings → AI Model, select "Local Ollama". The desktop app will connect to http://localhost:11434 with no external network requests.
Method 2: BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) for Gemini & OpenAI
Obtain a free or low-cost API key from Google AI Studio (Gemini 1.5 Flash) or OpenAI (GPT-4o-mini). Paste your key directly into the settings. Keys are encrypted securely in your local system keychain.