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 5 min

Boost creative thinking with SCAMPER, lateral thinking, and ideation techniques for breakthrough ideas and innovation.

4,800 4.8
Beginner 3 min

Parse, transform, and convert between CSV, JSON, and other data formats with best practices for data interchange.

4,500 4.6
Intermediate 5 min

Analyze customer behavior, calculate lifetime value, segment customers, and predict churn using data-driven methods.

5,500 4.9
Intermediate 5 min

Design effective business intelligence dashboards with clear KPIs, intuitive layouts, and actionable insights.

5,800 4.8
Intermediate 5 min

Comprehensive data analysis framework covering the full analytics lifecycle from problem definition to actionable insights.

5,200 4.9
Intermediate 5 min

Master data preparation and cleaning techniques to transform raw, messy data into analysis-ready datasets.

5,200 4.8
Intermediate 5 min

Turn numbers into insights with frameworks for interpreting analysis results and communicating findings effectively.

4,200 4.7
Intermediate 5 min

Transform data insights into compelling narratives that drive action using proven storytelling frameworks.

8,000 4.8
Intermediate 5 min

Create effective charts and visualizations that communicate insights clearly following best practices in visual design.

5,200 4.9
Advanced 5 min

Master emotional psychology triggers for marketing impact. Use fear, hope, desire, and social dynamics ethically for persuasion.

2,900 4.7
Intermediate 5 min

Advanced Excel techniques for data analysis including formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, and dashboard creation.

8,600 4.8
Intermediate 5 min

Design C-suite dashboards that communicate business health at a glance with strategic KPIs and clear visual hierarchy.

4,400 4.7
Advanced 5 min

Analyze financial data, build financial models, and create reports with key metrics like revenue, margins, and cash flow.

4,900 4.8
Intermediate 5 min

Analyze conversion funnels to identify drop-off points, optimize user flows, and improve conversion rates.

4,500 4.8
Advanced 5 min

Master high-impact copywriting using advanced psychology and neuromarketing. Create copy that cuts through noise and drives action.

2,700 4.8
Intermediate 5 min

Analyze workforce data to improve hiring, retention, performance, and employee engagement decisions.

3,600 4.6
Advanced 5 min

Apply conversational hypnosis patterns for ethical, engaging copywriting that captivates readers and guides them to action.

2,100 4.6

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