Ollama – v0.18.1-rc0: cmd/launch: skip –install-daemon when systemd is unavailable (#14883)

Ollama – v0.18.1-rc0: cmd/launch: skip –install-daemon when systemd is unavailable (#14883)

πŸš€ Ollama v0.18.1-rc0 is here β€” and it’s fixing a pesky containerization hiccup!

πŸ”₯ What’s new?

  • πŸ› οΈ `ollama launch openclaw –install-daemon` no longer fails in environments without systemd (like Docker, WSL, Alpine, or CI runners).
  • βœ… Smart detection: Ollama now checks if systemd is actually available before trying to install the daemon.
  • πŸ§ͺ Falls back gracefully to foreground mode when systemd isn’t present β€” meaning your local LLMs keep running, no matter the setup!

πŸ“¦ Why it matters:

Perfect for devs testing in containers or minimal Linux setups β€” less friction, more inference! πŸ³πŸ’»

πŸ‘‰ Try the RC and let us know how it plays in your envs!

#Ollama #LLM #AIEnthusiasts

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