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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Prioritize debts using psychology-backed strategies (Snowball, Avalanche, Cascade). Model payoff timelines with motivation checkpoints for …

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Transform employee engagement survey data into actionable insights with eNPS calculations, departmental segmentation, sentiment analysis, …

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Create comprehensive event marketing strategies for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events with omnichannel promotion, attendee engagement, …

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Advanced 45-60 min

Build acquisition or IPO readiness roadmaps for private companies. Plan M&A exits, IPO preparation, dual-track strategies, valuation …

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Plan birthday parties, create packing lists for trips, generate scavenger hunts, coordinate family schedules, and manage RSVPs with AI …

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Intermediate 25 min

Win position zero in Google search results with question-based content structures, SERP format matching, and direct-answer optimization for …

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Intermediate 15 min

Master the art of DM-ing founders without looking like spam. Authentic outreach frameworks for LinkedIn, Twitter, and email that get 25%+ …

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Calculate my true freelance hourly rate by accounting for taxes, insurance, overhead, and non-billable time. Discover why my sustainable …

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Advanced 45 min

Evaluate whether acquisition goodwill remains fairly valued through ASC 350/IAS 36 compliant annual and interim impairment testing with DCF …

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Intermediate 15 min

Transform self-doubt into authentic confidence using evidence-based cognitive reframing techniques for high achievers experiencing impostor …

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Generate structured scoring rubrics and STAR-format interview questions for any role. Reduce hiring bias with competency-based evaluation …

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Intermediate 30 min

Automatically match supplier invoices to Purchase Orders and goods receipts using 3-way matching, detect price/quantity discrepancies, flag …

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Design personalized learning paths and curricula using ADDIE, Bloom's taxonomy, and competency mapping. For L&D professionals and educators.

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Intermediate 30-45 min

AI-powered assistant for negotiating early lease termination. Generates compelling reasons, financial proposals, and professional …

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Transform self-sabotaging beliefs into empowering alternatives using CBT thought records, REBT techniques, and schema therapy for lasting …

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