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GitHub Token

To pull container images from GitHub's registry, you need a Personal Access Token (PAT).

1. Go to GitHub Token Settings
2. Click Generate new token (classic)
3. Give it a descriptive name and set an expiry
4. Under scopes, check read:packages
5. Click Generate token and copy it right away — you …

Ollama is a lightweight, open-source LLM runner. Its :cloud model suffix lets you route prompts to free-tier hosted models — no GPU, no paid API key required. Useful for learning, prototyping, and small projects on modest hardware.

This post covers the full Ubuntu setup: manual install, service startup, chatting with Kimi …