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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Advanced 30 min

Execute backdoor Roth IRA conversions for high-income earners: step-by-step process, pro-rata rule, Form 8606, and common mistakes to avoid.

4.8
Advanced 20 min

Evaluate Bitcoin as an investment using academic frameworks: stock-to-flow models, network effects, monetary theory, and risk-adjusted …

4.5
Intermediate 30 min

Build bond ladders for predictable income: Treasury, municipal, and corporate bond selection, maturity scheduling, and yield optimization …

4.5
Intermediate 25 min

Maximize tax benefits from charitable giving: donor-advised funds, qualified charitable distributions, appreciated stock donations, and …

4.6
Intermediate 30 min

Calculate cryptocurrency tax obligations using IRS guidelines: FIFO/LIFO cost basis, short vs long-term gains, wash sale considerations, and …

4.7
Advanced 30 min

Manage crypto portfolios with academic-backed allocation strategies, volatility analysis, correlation metrics, and rebalancing frameworks …

4.6
Advanced 25 min

Assess DeFi protocol risks using academic frameworks: smart contract audits, TVL analysis, impermanent loss, oracle risks, and yield …

4.4
Intermediate 30 min

Build dividend growth portfolios using academic research: dividend aristocrats, yield vs growth, DRIP strategies, and sustainable income …

4.6
Beginner 15 min

Optimize DCA investment strategy using academic research: contribution timing, lump sum vs DCA analysis, rebalancing integration, and …

4.6
Advanced 30 min

Analyze total equity compensation packages: compare ISOs, NSOs, RSUs, and ESPP benefits, calculate true value, and optimize exercise/sale …

4.8
Intermediate 20 min

Maximize ESPP benefits using IRS rules: optimal contribution levels, lookback provisions, qualifying disposition timing, and tax …

4.7
Intermediate 45 min

Create comprehensive estate plans using academic frameworks: wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and beneficiary …

4.8
Advanced 30 min

Navigate US expat taxation using IRS guidance: filing requirements, FEIE qualification, Social Security totalization, and state tax escape …

4.6
Intermediate 30 min

Build financial resilience using academic frameworks: emergency preparedness, income diversification, insurance optimization, and …

4.7
Intermediate 30 min

Process and heal from money-related trauma using academic frameworks: identify triggers, understand responses, and develop healthier …

4.5
Intermediate 20 min

Navigate FBAR and FATCA compliance using FinCEN and IRS guidance: reporting thresholds, account aggregation, penalties, and voluntary …

4.5
Advanced 45 min

Build lasting multi-generational wealth using academic frameworks: wealth transfer strategies, family governance, financial literacy …

4.7
Intermediate 25 min

Maximize Health Savings Account triple tax advantage: contribution strategies, investment growth, healthcare receipts vault, and retirement …

4.7
Advanced 30 min

Minimize estate and inheritance taxes using research-backed strategies: gift exemptions, portability, valuation discounts, and …

4.7
Advanced 45 min

Navigate international taxation using academic frameworks: tax treaties, foreign tax credits, PFIC rules, and cross-border income …

4.7
Advanced 30 min

Plan multi-generational wealth transfers using academic frameworks: timing strategies, heir preparation, asset selection, and values-based …

4.6
Intermediate 20 min

Navigate loss aversion using behavioral finance research: understanding the pain of losses, avoiding panic selling, and making rational …

4.6
Advanced 30 min

Execute mega backdoor Roth conversions using IRS guidance: after-tax 401k contributions, in-plan conversions, and maximizing annual …

4.8
Beginner 20 min

Identify unconscious money beliefs (money scripts) that drive financial behavior using Klontz's academic framework for financial psychology.

4.6

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