---
name: cercano-models
description: List AI models available on the Ollama instance connected to Cercano. Returns model names, sizes, and modification dates. Use this to discover what local models are available before choosing one for inference or switching the active model.
compatibility: Requires Cercano server running and connected to an Ollama instance.
---

# Cercano Models

List all models available on the active Ollama instance.

## Important: Display the result

MCP tool results may not be visible to the user in the terminal. After calling the tool, you MUST output the full tool result text verbatim in your response so the user can see it.

## MCP Tool

**Tool name:** `cercano_models`

## Parameters

None. This tool takes no parameters.

## Response

Returns a formatted list of available models with:
- Model name
- Size (in GB)
- Last modified date

## Example

**Request:**
```json
{}
```

**Response:**
```
Available models:
- qwen2.5-coder:32b (18.5 GB, modified 2026-03-15)
- llama3.2:latest (4.7 GB, modified 2026-03-10)
- codellama:13b (7.4 GB, modified 2026-03-01)
```