Open Source

Skills for self-hosted AI using Ollama, LM Studio, and open-source models like DeepSeek, Qwen, and Llama. Full privacy, zero API costs, unlimited usage.

1030 skills available

Run powerful AI models locally with complete control over your data. Open-source tools like Ollama and LM Studio make it easy to deploy models rivaling proprietary services — no cloud dependency, no API costs, no data leaving your machine. The open-source ecosystem in 2026 has reached parity with commercial offerings for many tasks.

Popular Models to Run Locally:

  • DeepSeek V3.2 — 671B total / 37B active parameters, comparable to GPT-5, MIT license
  • Qwen3 — 700M+ downloads, models from 0.6B to 235B, Apache 2.0 license
  • Llama 4 Scout/Maverick — Multimodal, up to 10M token context
  • Mistral / Codestral — Strong for coding tasks
  • Gemma, Phi, NVIDIA Nemotron — Smaller models for consumer hardware

Local Deployment Tools:

  • Ollama — CLI-first, 20% faster inference, lower memory usage, ideal for developers and production
  • LM Studio — GUI-focused with built-in chat, model discovery, and easy downloads
  • LocalAI — OpenAI-compatible API for drop-in replacement
  • vLLM — High-throughput serving for production deployments

Key Strengths:

  • Complete privacy with local execution — no data leaves your machine
  • Zero ongoing costs after hardware setup
  • Works fully offline without internet
  • Mix and match models for different tasks
  • Unlimited usage with no rate limits or subscriptions
  • Fine-tune and customize models for your domain

Best For: Privacy-critical workflows, air-gapped environments, unlimited AI experimentation, custom model fine-tuning, and developers who want full ownership of their AI stack.

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Beginner 3 min

Accurate translations with context, nuance, and cultural notes. Translate text while preserving meaning, tone, and intent.

4,900 4.7
Beginner 35 min

Build a powerful professional network using Keith Ferrazzi's "Never Eat Alone" principles and Granovetter's weak ties research. Master …

1,180 4.8
Intermediate 45 min

Master negotiation using Chris Voss's FBI tactics and Harvard's principled negotiation. Win salary negotiations, business deals, and …

1,320 4.9
Advanced 35 min

Design memory systems for AI agents including short-term, long-term, episodic, and semantic memory. Build agents that learn and remember.

4,500 4.8
Intermediate 5 min

Master asynchronous communication for remote and distributed teams. Write clear async messages, reduce meetings, and collaborate across time …

3,200 4.7
Intermediate 40 min

Master the Thomas-Kilmann conflict model and Interest-Based Relational approach. Transform workplace disputes, family disagreements, and …

980 4.8
Advanced 60 min

Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments required by GDPR Article 35 for high-risk processing activities with risk scoring.

1,654 4.6
Beginner 5 min

A patient, simplified health assistant for adults 65+. Manages medication schedules, tracks appointments, logs symptoms, and prepares for …

1,892 4.8
Beginner 30 min

Transform your listening skills with Carl Rogers' techniques, Gerard Egan's SOLER model, and research-backed methods. Build deeper …

1,150 4.9
Intermediate 10 min

Structure research papers with comprehensive outlines. Organize thesis, arguments, evidence, and sources into a logical framework ready for …

3,800 4.7
Advanced 45 min

Generate SOC 2 compliant security policies and procedures. Information security, access control, incident response, and more.

2,900 4.6
Intermediate 45 min

Reclaim your focus from digital distractions. Audit screen time, break phone addiction, and rebuild your attention span using Cal Newport's …

950 4.9
Beginner 20 min

Navigate buying your first home with confidence. Step-by-step guidance through saving, searching, making offers, and closing—with all the …

6,340 4.8
Beginner 30 min

Master money fundamentals that school never taught you. Learn budgeting, emergency funds, debt management, and compound interest to build …

900 4.9
Intermediate 45 min

Systematically audit business insurance portfolios to identify coverage gaps, eliminate redundant policies, verify regulatory compliance, …

1,850 4.7
Intermediate 10 min

Create rich world lore for games, novels, and TTRPGs. Histories, mythologies, cultures, and interconnected world-building.

3,900 4.7

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