ollama - 💡(How to fix) Fix Ollama fails to load MLX dynamic library on macOS [1 participants]

Error: 500 Internal Server Error: mlx runner failed: Error: MLX not available: failed to load MLX dynamic library (searched: [/opt/homebrew/Cellar/ollama/0.20.5/bin/lib/ollama /opt/homebrew/Cellar/ollama/0.20.5/bin]) (exit: exit status 1)

TL;DR

The issue is likely due to MLX not being available, and a potential fix involves ensuring the MLX dynamic library is properly installed and configured.

Guidance

• Verify that the MLX dynamic library is installed and available in the expected locations, such as /opt/homebrew/Cellar/ollama/0.20.5/bin/lib/ollama.
• Check the Ollama documentation for specific instructions on installing and configuring MLX support, as it may require additional steps beyond the standard installation process.
• Consider reinstalling Ollama using Homebrew with any additional flags or options that may be required for MLX support.
• Review the issue comment referenced in the problem statement (https://github.com/ollama/ollama/issues/15433#issuecomment-4211344690) to see if there are any other troubleshooting steps or workarounds that may be applicable.

Notes

The provided solution in the referenced issue comment did not work, so alternative approaches may be necessary. Additionally, the issue may be specific to the macOS and Apple GPU/CPU configuration.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: The issue is likely specific to the MLX configuration, and reinstalling or reconfiguring Ollama with MLX support may resolve the issue.