AI Writer

A simple web application that generates text using a local LLM through Ollama. Write blog posts, stories, tweets, and more without relying on external APIs.

Features

• Text generation using local LLM (Mistral)
• Multiple content types (blog, tweet, story, article)
• Temperature control for creativity adjustment
• Loading indicator during generation
• Clean, modern UI
• Local output logging

Prerequisites

1. Install Ollama
2. Pull the Mistral model:

ollama pull mistral

3. Python 3.6+ installed

Setup Instructions

1. Make sure Ollama is running and the Mistral model is installed
2. Start the Python server:

python server.py

3. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080

Usage

1. Select the type of content you want to generate
2. Enter your prompt
3. Adjust the temperature if desired (higher = more creative, lower = more focused)
4. Click "Generate" and wait for the results
5. View your generated content
6. Check outputs.txt for a log of all generations

Technical Details

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Local LLM: Ollama with Mistral model
• Server: Python HTTP Server
• Logging: Local file system (outputs.txt)

Troubleshooting

1. Make sure Ollama is running:

   • Windows: Check Task Manager
   • Linux/Mac: ps aux | grep ollama

2. Verify Mistral model is installed:

ollama list

3. Common issues:
   • "Failed to generate text": Make sure Ollama is running
   • "Connection refused": Check if the server is running on port 8080
   • No output: Check browser console for errors

Model Information

This app uses the Mistral model through Ollama for local inference. Mistral is a powerful open-source language model that offers a good balance between performance and resource usage.