Descriptions:
Fahd Mirza covers Ollama’s newly released official integration with OpenClaw, the open-source AI agent framework. Previously, connecting Ollama to OpenClaw required manually editing JSON config files and handling API tokens by hand. The new official support introduces a setup wizard that automates the process: run one command, point it at your Ollama instance, select your model, and the integration is complete without touching config keys directly.
Mirza walks through the full process on Ubuntu with an Nvidia RTX 6000, including upgrading Ollama to the latest version, performing a fresh OpenClaw install, and using the new wizard to select Ollama as the provider and Qwen3.5 35B as the model. He also raises a pointed criticism: the wizard automatically downloads GLM 4.7 Flash (apparently a default tied to a partnership with Zhipu AI) without asking the user, which he argues is a significant misstep for a tool that positions itself around local and user-controlled AI.
For viewers already using OpenClaw, this video is a practical update showing what the official Ollama path looks like in practice and how it compares to the manual JSON method Mirza demonstrated previously. His preference for the manual approach — faster, no forced downloads — gives the tutorial an honest, opinionated angle that goes beyond a straightforward setup guide. Those new to either tool will find the step-by-step walkthrough accessible.
📺 Source: Fahd Mirza · Published March 16, 2026
🏷️ Format: Tutorial Demo
