Delete Local Models

Overview

As you explore and test different AI models, your model library may grow quickly. Deleting models you no longer need helps keep your system organized and frees up valuable disk space.

What Gets Deleted?

Deleting a model permanently removes it from your disk. You'll need to download it again if you want to use it in the future.

Deleting Models

Open Installed Models

Click Installed in the sidebar to view all models installed on your system.

Installed Models

Browse Your Models

You'll see a grid of model cards, each displaying:

Model name and version tag
Parameter size and quantization level
Disk space used
Last modified date

Locate Model to Delete

Find the model you want to remove. You can use the search box to quickly filter by name.

Click Delete Button

On the right side of the model card, click the Delete button (trash icon).

What Happens When You Delete

When you delete a model:

Disk Space Freed

The disk space used by the model files is immediately released

Chat History Preserved

Your conversation history with that model remains saved locally

Model Unloaded

If the model was running, it's automatically unloaded from memory

Can Re-download

You can download the model again anytime from the online library

Checking Disk Usage

Before deleting models, you can check how much space they're using:

Dashboard Overview

The Dashboard shows:

Total Disk Usage: Combined size of all installed models
Individual Model Sizes: Each model card shows its disk footprint

Sorting by Size

In the Local Models view:

Look at the size indicator on each model card
Larger models typically range from 5GB to 70GB+
Smaller quantized versions use less space (e.g., Q4_0 vs Q8_0)

Which Models to Delete

Consider deleting models that:

Safety Tips

Before Deleting

Check model name carefully: Make sure you're deleting the right model
Consider disk space needs: Only delete if you actually need the space
Remember download time: Large models can take hours to re-download
Test alternatives first: Ensure you have a suitable replacement model

Troubleshooting

Bulk Management

Currently, OllaMan requires deleting models one at a time. For managing many models:

Prioritize by size: Delete largest unused models first for maximum space gain
Group by family: Review all versions of each model family together
Check usage patterns: Review chat history to identify rarely-used models
Plan ahead: Keep models you'll need for upcoming projects