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.

Featured Articles

View all

Browse All Skills

Showing 1030 of 1030 skills available
Intermediate 15 min

Calculate municipal bond tax-equivalent yields using IRS guidance: federal and state tax benefits, AMT considerations, and taxable …

4.5
Advanced 30 min

Evaluate options strategies using academic frameworks: covered calls, protective puts, spreads, and Greeks analysis for risk-adjusted income …

4.5
Advanced 30 min

Analyze pension lump sum vs annuity decisions using actuarial frameworks: breakeven analysis, inflation risk, survivor benefits, and optimal …

4.6
Intermediate 30 min

Analyze REIT investments using academic frameworks: FFO metrics, property sector analysis, dividend sustainability, and portfolio allocation …

4.6
Intermediate 25 min

Optimize RSU taxation and planning: vesting schedules, withholding strategies, Section 83(i) elections, and diversification timing for tech …

4.7
Advanced 30 min

Protect against sequence of returns risk using academic research: bucket strategies, bond tents, flexible spending, and early retirement …

4.7
Intermediate 30 min

Optimize Social Security claiming strategy: break-even analysis, spousal benefits, survivor benefits, and claiming age optimization for …

4.8
Intermediate 25 min

Maximize Solo 401(k) contributions using IRS guidance: employee and employer contributions, catch-up strategies, and self-employment …

4.7
Intermediate 20 min

Understand spending psychology using behavioral economics: mental accounting, hedonic adaptation, decision fatigue, and cognitive biases …

4.6
Advanced 30 min

Calculate and optimize employee stock options (ISO/NSO): exercise timing, tax implications, AMT exposure, and 83(b) elections for startup …

4.8
Advanced 30 min

Understand and compare trust structures: revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, charitable trusts, and dynasty …

4.6
Intermediate 20 min

Navigate wealth building stages using academic frameworks: survival, stability, growth, and preservation phases with phase-appropriate …

4.6
Intermediate 25 min

Calculate sustainable withdrawal rates using Trinity Study frameworks: dynamic strategies, guardrails, and Monte Carlo analysis for …

4.7
Beginner 15 min

Set, track, and achieve financial goals like emergency funds, house down payments, retirement savings, and vacations using the SMART …

2,850 4.7
Beginner 15 min

Calculate your optimal freelance hourly and project rates based on expenses, desired income, market rates, and client value. Overcome …

1,200 4.6
Intermediate 10 min

Break down complex tasks into agent-friendly subtasks that AI agents can execute autonomously. Structure requests for better AI agent …

4.7
Beginner 5 min

Transform negative thought patterns using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. Identify cognitive distortions, challenge …

4.8
Beginner 20 min

Create professional client proposals that win contracts. Generate complete scope, pricing, timelines, and terms tailored to your freelance …

1,850 4.6
Intermediate 10 min

Analyze and explain complex codebase architecture to developers. Generate documentation, diagrams, and onboarding materials for any project.

4.7
Intermediate 5 min

Systematically investigate complex bugs using detective-style methodologies. Isolate root causes, analyze stack traces, and solve issues in …

4.8
Advanced 30 min

Transform legacy codebases into modern, maintainable systems. Analyze deprecated patterns, create migration plans, and modernize Java, …

1,000 4.8
Intermediate 20 min

Design and build powerful automation workflows using n8n, the leading open-source automation tool. Create workflow blueprints, integrate …

4.8
Beginner 20 min

Holistic wellness coaching for exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress management. Create personalized wellness plans using evidence-based …

4.6

Can't find what you need?

Tell us what AI skill or prompt you're looking for and we'll create it for you.

Request a Skill