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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 5 min

Create detailed, standards-aligned assessment rubrics with clear criteria, performance level descriptors, and point allocations for fair, …

3,500 4.7
Intermediate 15 min

Analyze CI/CD pipelines and suggest optimizations for parallelization, caching, conditional execution, and cost reduction across GitHub …

1,900 4.7
Intermediate 10 min

Help healthcare professionals write clinical notes, SOAP notes, discharge summaries, and care plans with proper medical terminology and …

1,800 4.8
Advanced 15 min

Master structured context design for consistent AI outputs using the ICTO framework. Learn systematic context engineering for predictable, …

3,200 4.9
Intermediate 10 min

Generate lesson content at three difficulty levels from one source—maintaining core learning objectives while adapting vocabulary, …

2,200 4.8
Intermediate 10 min

Create personalized financial independence roadmaps with savings rates, investment allocation, milestone targets, timeline projections, and …

3,400 4.8
Advanced 20 min

Analyze legacy codebases and create step-by-step migration plans to modern frameworks with risk assessment, dependency mapping, and testing …

2,100 4.8
Intermediate 10 min

Compare legal clauses across contracts side-by-side to identify differences, risks, missing protections, and suggest standard language for …

1,700 4.7
Intermediate 5 min

Query databases and datasets using plain English—generate SQL, create visualizations, and produce insight reports without writing a single …

2,800 4.8
Beginner 5 min

Generate realistic practice exam questions from study materials with answer keys, detailed explanations, difficulty scaling, and balanced …

4,200 4.8
Advanced 15 min

Generate realistic synthetic datasets for testing, AI model training, and privacy-compliant data sharing with configurable distributions, …

2,000 4.8
Intermediate 20 min

Navigate IRS Section 1031 like-kind exchanges for real estate. Master timelines, identification rules, qualified intermediaries, and boot …

4.6
Intermediate 20 min

Conduct thorough angel investing due diligence on startups. Evaluate term sheets, SAFE notes, valuations, QSBS tax benefits, and portfolio …

4.6
Intermediate 20 min

Evaluate collectibles as investments: art, wine, watches, sports cards, authentication, valuation methods, the 28% tax rate, and liquidity …

4.6
Intermediate 20 min

Navigate commodity investing: futures basics, commodity ETFs, gold and silver, inflation hedging, contango and backwardation, and portfolio …

4.6
Intermediate 20 min

Understand evidence-based factor investing: value, momentum, size, quality, and low volatility factors with academic research and smart beta …

4.6
Intermediate 20 min

Maximize financial aid with FAFSA strategy: EFC calculation, asset positioning, income timing, CSS Profile differences, and the appeals …

4.6
Intermediate 20 min

Navigate Qualified Opportunity Zone investments for capital gains deferral. Understand QOZ fund rules, step-up in basis, and 10-year …

4.6
Intermediate 20 min

Understand private equity investing for individuals. Learn fund structures, LBO mechanics, co-investments, fee models, and democratization …

4.6
Intermediate 20 min

Navigate student loan forgiveness programs: PSLF, IDR forgiveness, SAVE plan, teacher forgiveness, tax implications, and employer …

4.6
Intermediate 20 min

Decode venture capital from the LP perspective. Understand fund structures, J-curves, carried interest, vintage years, and portfolio …

4.6
Intermediate 30 min

Optimize 529 education savings plans: state tax benefits, investment selection, contribution strategies, and financial aid impact analysis.

4.7
Beginner 20 min

Shift from scarcity to abundance thinking using evidence-based psychology: reframe limiting beliefs, develop growth mindset, and build …

4.5
Intermediate 25 min

Optimize asset location across accounts using tax research: placing investments in taxable, tax-deferred, and tax-free accounts for maximum …

4.6

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