LLaVA 1.6 7B

Good fit for

People experimenting with visual questions through a locally run model.

Why consider it

The runtime catalog identifies the 7B entry as LLaVA 1.6 and documents image input through both CLI and API routes.

Main limitations

This is not an image generator. Visual descriptions and OCR can be wrong; do not rely on it for safety-critical interpretation. Package size is not a memory requirement. Check upstream base-model and component terms rather than treating a runtime license display as complete clearance.

Cost and access

Local package without a hosted subscription or per-token fee. Hardware, electricity and setup are separate. License: Review upstream weights, base-model and component terms.

Getting started

Install a compatible Ollama version, then run: ollama run llava:7b. API access means the runtime-provided local API, not a bundled hosted service.