Run models at home
Talk hardware, setup choices, and lessons from a real test run.
A community for open and local AI
Local AI.Open doors.
Find open models that fit your hardware, learn by trying them, and swap practical notes with people doing the same. Bring a question—or a setup to show off.
Open models. Real-world tips. A community that shares.
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Local-first thinking
Your local setup. Our shared notes.
Find what fits your machine, test it for yourself, and share what you learn.
Explore · Test · Share
Run it local
Choose open models
Build together
Curiosity is the entry requirement
Less hype. More hands-on.
Compare notes, get help past setup snags, and find practical ways to put open AI to work.
Compare the options
Compare capabilities, context windows, licenses, benchmarks, and ways to try each model.
Ask without the fuss
Share a question, a useful find, or the problem you’re working through.
Try something new
Experiment with open models and discover practical ways to put them to work.
Open-Source-Lab, online and in the chat
From model specs to real experiments.
Start with the model catalogue, then try Open-Source-Lab’s Poe bots. Bring your questions and discoveries back to the community.
Your first test run
Start with what you have.
No perfect setup needed. Join the conversation, ask what you need, and take the next step when you’re ready.
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Join the conversation
Introduce yourself, or take a look around and see what people are exploring.
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Share your question
Tell us which models or hardware you’re curious about and where you’re stuck.
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Test and report back
Try a model through the lab or on your own machine, then share what worked.
Bring your curiosity
Your next experiment starts with a hello.
Meet people exploring local AI and open models, swap practical advice, and get a little help with your next experiment.