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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Intermediate 15-20 min

Establish quantified mental health baselines using GAD-7, PHQ-9, and resilience scales. Set measurable targets for anxiety, depression, and …

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Beginner 25 min

Diagnose my financial anxiety pattern (scarcity, control, shame, or uncertainty) and receive targeted, evidence-based relief strategies.

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Intermediate 25 min

Create automated email sequences that warm cold leads through educational content, trust-building, and strategic timing to achieve 2-3x …

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Intermediate 15 min

Transform annual strategy into quarterly OKRs with cascading alignment, measurable key results, and weekly check-in protocols for …

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Intermediate 30 min

Overcome imposter syndrome and underpricing anxiety with value-based pricing psychology, ROI anchoring, and objection handling scripts to …

2,340 4.7
Intermediate 45 min

Measure my company's ability to raise prices without losing customers. Analyze price elasticity, conduct willingness-to-pay research, …

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Intermediate 35 min

Diagnose, measure, and visualize my startup's journey to product-market fit using the Sean Ellis test, retention cohorts, and …

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Intermediate 45 min

Transform disengagement into strategic career action with burnout assessment, boundary-setting, job search planning, and professional …

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Intermediate 15 min

Transform listings into multi-channel marketing campaigns with SEO-optimized descriptions, drip campaigns, lead magnets, and personalized …

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Intermediate 30-45 min

Create structured, legally-compliant reference check scripts with STAR-based probing questions, competency rating rubrics, and 360-degree …

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Intermediate 45 min

AI-guided pre-move checklist that stress-tests my relocation decision through structured research, trial visits, financial modeling, and …

2,847 4.6
Intermediate 30 min

Create winning RFP and RFQ responses with structured proposals, compliance matrices, and professional formatting.

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