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Where does ollama-python saves the pulled model?

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Description

Where does ollama-python saves the pulled model using ollama.pull('llava')? I tried to set the environment variable OLLAMA_MODELS similar to Ollama-cli. But it is not using the path provided in OLLAMA_MODELS.

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Start by tracing the Python library's ollama.pull('llava') entry point and how it communicates model storage settings. Check whether OLLAMA_MODELS is read or passed through, and consider the issue resolved when the model location and environment-variable behavior are clear and consistent.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ollama, python
Domain
api
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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