until unless the model loads show something like a spinner

[olumolu]

Showing some spinner would have been a good option as it will give the user the knowledge that the model is loading cor larger models i find it take many seconds and you won't be able to understand what is going on. As the model is still loading.

[Jeffser]

What about the spinner that exists already when the user sends a message?

[olumolu]

Yes it is best while loading the model without sending massage lets show a spinner

[Jeffser]

Yes it is best while loading the model without sending massage lets show a spinner

The model can only be loaded once the user has sent a message, that's how Ollama works