Getting Started with Rusty Buddy for Free Using Ollama¶

Rusty Buddy is a powerful command-line tool designed to enhance your development workflow with AI-driven functionalities. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up Rusty Buddy using Ollama for free on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Step 1: Install Ollama¶

Install the Ollama service on your computer.

WindowsMacOSLinux

Go to ollama.com and follow download instructions

brew install ollama

curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh

Step 2: Download Model¶

I recommend using the Llama 3.2 Model.

WindowsMacOSLinux

ollama pull llama3.2

ollama pull llama3.2

ollama pull llama3.2

Step 3: Install Rusty Buddy¶

The installation process may vary depending on your operating system. The following tabs provide step-by-step guidance for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

WindowsMacOSLinux

# Open PowerShell or Command Prompt
curl -sSL https://get.rusty-buddy.org | bash -s -- -p

After the installation completes, add Rusty Buddy to your PATH by modifying your profile settings accordingly.
Verify the installation by running:
```
rusty-buddy --version
```

# Open Terminal
curl -sSL https://get.rusty-buddy.org | bash -s -- -p

Ensure Rusty Buddy is accessible in your shell by updating your .zshrc or .bash_profile.
Confirm the installation by executing:
```
rusty-buddy --version
```

# Open Terminal
curl -sSL https://get.rusty-buddy.org | bash -s -- -p

Ensure Rusty Buddy is accessible in your shell by updating your .zshrc or .bash_profile.
Confirm the installation by executing:
```
rusty-buddy --version
```

Step 2: Initialize Rusty Buddy¶

Once you have Rusty Buddy installed, you need to configure it for the first time. Open your terminal (Command Prompt or PowerShell for Windows) and run the following command:

rusty-buddy init

This command will prompt you to choose an AI backend. Make sure to select Ollama:

Choose backend to use (1 for OpenAI, 2 for Ollama): [User enters 2]

Next, provide the necessary configurations, such as the Ollama API URL (default is http://localhost:11434).

Step 3: Start Using Rusty Buddy¶

With Ollama configured, you can start using Rusty Buddy to enhance your development. Below are a couple of commands to get you started:

To start a new chat session using Ollama:
```
rusty-buddy chat --new
```
To generate a commit message based on your changes:
```
git add .
rusty-buddy commit-message
```

Additional Tips¶

Ensure that Ollama is up and running in the background whenever you use Rusty Buddy.
Explore additional commands and features using:
```
rusty-buddy --help
```

Summary¶

Congratulations! You’ve successfully set up Rusty Buddy using Ollama for free on your machine. By following this guide, you can now leverage the power of AI to streamline your development workflow and enhance productivity.

Happy Coding with Rusty Buddy!