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 45 min

Create comprehensive risk registers with probability-impact analysis, mitigation strategies, and governance reporting aligned with ISO …

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Create enforceable iPad usage contracts with my kids using negotiation psychology, AAP guidelines, and iOS technical controls. Reduce screen …

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Evidence-based scripts and techniques to calm toddler meltdowns using PCIT, Gottman, and emotional coaching frameworks while maintaining …

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Intermediate 30 min

AI-powered interview framework that extracts compelling testimonials and case study material from client conversations using strategic …

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Intermediate 30 min

Systematically score vendors across cost, quality, reliability, and strategic fit using weighted scorecards and multi-criteria decision …

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Intermediate 20 min

Transform my AI into a mysterious grandmother from the future who offers cryptic, comforting wisdom through archetypal storytelling and deep …

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Beginner 30 min

Analyze your strategic position using the SWOT framework. Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to make better business …

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Beginner 30 min

Learn from every project using the US Army's After Action Review methodology. Transform successes and failures into organizational learning …

760 4.9
Intermediate 15 min

Decode corporate emails into plain language with three translations: literal meaning, Gen Z version, and brutally honest interpretation. …

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Advanced 15 min

Create Know Your Customer documentation including identity verification checklists, customer risk assessments, enhanced due diligence forms, …

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Intermediate 25 min

Create compelling investor pitch decks with proven structures from Y Combinator, Sequoia, and top VCs. 10-15 slide frameworks.

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Intermediate 15 min

Develop optimal pricing strategies for products and services. Analyze competitors, calculate margins, and implement psychological pricing …

4,300 4.6
Intermediate 10 min

Calculate retirement savings goals, estimate future needs, and create a savings strategy. 401k, IRA, and investment planning.

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Intermediate 30 min

Build your personal knowledge management system using Tiago Forte's PARA method and Zettelkasten principles. Capture, organize, and retrieve …

850 4.9
Beginner 15 min

Apply the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule) to identify the vital few inputs that drive the majority of your results. Focus on what matters most …

790 4.8
Beginner 30 min

Discover where your time really goes with a structured time audit. Track, analyze, and optimize your hours to align your actual time use …

720 4.8
Intermediate 20 min

Project future cash inflows and outflows for 3-12 months. Identify potential shortfalls, plan for large expenses, and maintain healthy cash …

1,850 4.8
Beginner 10 min

Master focused, distraction-free work using Cal Newport's Deep Work principles, Pomodoro technique, time blocking, and flow state science. …

920 4.9
Advanced 45 min

Design AI agents for IT helpdesk automation that handle tickets, troubleshoot issues, manage incidents, and integrate with ITSM platforms …

3,900 4.7
Intermediate 10 min

Build your latticework of mental models like Charlie Munger. Apply proven thinking frameworks from psychology, economics, physics, and more …

870 4.9
Beginner 20 min

Design a personalized morning routine using Hal Elrod's SAVERS method and circadian science. Build habits that set you up for success every …

780 4.9

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