How to Use Local / Remote Ollama with PowerShell 7 on Windows

This guide shows you how to set up a custom PowerShell command to interact with your Ollama server from the Windows console.

Step 1: Install PowerShell 7

Go to PowerShell GitHub Releases.
Download the latest MSI installer for Windows (e.g., PowerShell-7.x.x-win-x64.msi).
Run the installer and follow the prompts.
Start PowerShell 7 by typing pwsh in your Start menu or terminal.

Step 2: Set Up Your PowerShell Profile

Open PowerShell 7 (pwsh).
Run:
```
notepad $PROFILE
```
If prompted, create the file.

Paste the following function into the file: (replace model and uri with custom parameters)

function ollama {
    param(
        [Parameter(ValueFromRemainingArguments=$true)]
        $PromptArgs
    )
    $prompt = $PromptArgs -join " "
    $body = @{ model = "llama3.2"; prompt = $prompt } | ConvertTo-Json
    $response = Invoke-RestMethod -Uri "http://192.168.1.69:7869/api/generate" -Method POST -Body $body -ContentType "application/json"
    $lines = $response -split "`n"
    $answer = ($lines | ForEach-Object {
        try { ($_.Trim() | ConvertFrom-Json).response } catch {}
    }) -join ""
    Write-Host $answer
}

Save and close Notepad.
Reload your profile by running:
```
. $PROFILE
```

Note When you define a function (like ollama) in your profile, you can call it by typing its name in the console—this is known as a function-based command in PowerShell.

Step 3: Use Your Custom Command (Or alias)

In PowerShell 7, type:
```
ollama Your prompt here
```
Example:
```
ollama What is the capital of France?
```
You'll see the combined response from your Ollama server.

Notes

Make sure your Ollama server is running and accessible at the IP and port you specified.
You can change the model name or server address in the function as needed.
This command only sends text prompts and returns text responses.