v3.0 failed to select model when launched w/out Ollama running

[epheterson]

I just went through these steps and hit a bug:

1. Update to Ollamac 3.0
2. Ollama on my mac was not running
3. Launch Ollamac 3.0
4. Click: New chat
5. Saw the error message that Ollama wasn't running, so launch it
6. Try to use chat – it failed (clicking send or enter did nothing)
7. Click: New chat
8. Try to use chat – it failed (clicking send or enter did nothing)
9. Relaunch Ollamac 3.0
10. Try to use chat – it failed (clicking send or enter did nothing)
11. Open right sidebar, although a model is shown as selected, click the drop-down and re-select it
12. Model name now appears under "New Chat" header
13. Try to use chat – it works!

There seems to be some edge where Ollamac can be launched with Ollama being closed that doesn't self-heal without manually selecting a model.

[epheterson]

This seems to be a first-time launch issue, once there is a cached list of models Ollamac selects from the cache, even while Ollama is closed. On subsequent tries the chat works fine after launching Ollama without any manual step.

[epheterson]

Great update by the way, this experience is much smoother! 🔥🦙

[epheterson]

My first chat looks like this, with no model selected.

Correct flows show a model in the header.

[kevinhermawan]

Confirmed bug @epheterson 😂 but it can be solved by clicking the "Try Again" after opening the Ollama.

[epheterson]

Thanks, I did click Try Again though! Maybe I clicked it before launching Ollama and it only showed once? Small bug anyway, people can find their way out

[nicpaimnt]

FYI. I had this issue as a first time user, it was very confusing.

It would automatically select the right model, so I didn't choose and pick it... Pressing enter or the button was just doing nothing at all.

At least show a message or don't pre-select the model. Without this thread I'd have uninstalled it.