Leon Van Zyl

Content creator focused on practical AI tooling, particularly local large language model (LLM) deployment and customization. Known for clear, actionable tutorials on ollama and local-llm workflows.

Recent Work

• OpenCode & ollama: Demonstrated a free local AI coding agent setup using OpenCode with Ollama as an alternative to Claude Code.

  • Covered full configuration, optimization, and replacement of cloud-based coding assistants.
  • Reference: OpenCode + Ollama: Free Local AI Coding Agent Setup and Optimization
  • Video: https://youtu.be/4r80bMX_kGg

• flowise: Built a “deep research agent flow” inspired by Anthropic’s multi-agent workflow.

  • Video available on leon-van-zyl channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPsKnsYJPiI
  • Guide on building an advanced “deep research agent flow]]]”

• ollama: Demonstrated the new Ollama chat interface in a tutorial video, covering local LLM execution, model interaction, and custom model creation features.

  • Provided a detailed overview of Ollama’s new chat application, showcasing features for running LLMs locally, interacting with them, and creating custom models.
  • Video available on leon-van-zyl channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8amsyT4NUrM