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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.

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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.

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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.

01 / LOCAL

Run models at home

Talk hardware, setup choices, and lessons from a real test run.

02 / MODELS

Compare the options

Compare capabilities, context windows, licenses, benchmarks, and ways to try each model.

03 / LEARN

Ask without the fuss

Share a question, a useful find, or the problem you’re working through.

04 / MAKE

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.

THE MODEL CATALOGUE

Explore Open-Source-Lab

Browse open and local models, compare specifications, and follow links to supported platforms.

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Try the bots

Visit the Open-Source-Lab Poe profile to discover its collection of AI bots.

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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.

Come say hello↗

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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.

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