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 30 min

Find the real cause of problems using the 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and other proven RCA methods. Stop treating symptoms and fix issues …

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Intermediate 90 min

Predict customer churn, build health scores, segment at-risk accounts, and design win-back campaigns using ML-powered analysis for SaaS …

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Intermediate 45 min

Design high-converting free trial mechanics that maximize user activation, create urgency, and convert prospects to paying customers with …

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Intermediate 120-180 min

Create 3-5 plausible future scenarios (bull, base, bear cases) with strategic implications, early warning signals, and contingency plans for …

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Intermediate 30 min

Prioritize multiple income streams using ROE analysis, BCG matrices, and the Pareto principle. Allocate time and resources to maximize …

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Intermediate 35 min

Map team competencies against role requirements, visualize skill gaps, and generate actionable hiring vs. training recommendations with …

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Calculate gross and net burn rate, project runway, build 12-24 month cash flow forecasts, model best/base/worst scenarios, and time …

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Intermediate 15-20 min

Draft professional, legally compliant termination letters for employees, contractors, and vendors with jurisdiction-specific requirements, …

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Intermediate 3 min

Generate detailed user journey maps showing complete experience across touchpoints, with emotions, pain points, and opportunities for …

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Intermediate 30-60 min

Create segment-specific value propositions using the Value Proposition Canvas framework. Map customer pains and gains to my offering and …

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Intermediate 25 min

Generate strategic counteroffers and negotiation talking points for vendor agreements using BATNA/ZOPA analysis, leverage identification, …

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Intermediate 30 min

Automatically identify miscategorized expenses, duplicate submissions, policy violations, and fraud patterns using ML anomaly detection. …

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Intermediate 45-60 min

Navigate sharing a dog after breakup with mediation frameworks, custody schedules, expense-splitting models, and conflict resolution …

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Beginner 45 min

Run effective Agile retrospectives that actually improve your team. Choose from 15+ formats, facilitate productive discussions, and turn …

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Beginner 15 min

Make better decisions by understanding what you're giving up. Calculate the true cost of any choice by analyzing opportunity costs and …

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