Agent Stack: Prework Instructions¶
Welcome to the Introduction to Agent Stack. Please complete the following setup steps before the workshop.
Python Environment Manager¶
uv (Recommended)¶
We recommend using uv as your Python package and environment manager.
- If you’re unfamiliar with
uv, refer to the uv installation guide uvis a fast and modern alternative to pip and virtualenv, fully compatible with both
Local Model¶
Install Ollama¶
Note
To run the Granite model locally, we recommend having at least 16GB of RAM for optimal performance.
To run models locally on your machine:
- Download and install Ollama: https://ollama.com/download
- Run or pull the Granite model:
ollama pull ibm/granite4:micro-h
or
ollama run ibm/granite4:micro-h
Granite model links¶
- Ollama models: Granite 4
- Ollama models: Granite 3.3
- Granite docs: Granite
You're Ready¶
Once you've completed these steps, you're ready to setup the project.