Going Advanced: Open Source Models, Hermes Agent, and Local AI

This article is the final installment of a series on AI, focusing on running open-source AI models on personal hardware. It explains the benefits of local AI, including privacy, offline access, no subscription fees, and unlimited usage. The guide covers hardware requirements, tools like Ollama and LM Studio for easy model management, DeepSeek for open-weight models, OpenCode for terminal-based coding, and Hermes Agent as an AI orchestrator. It also touches on open-source image generation and provides a quick decision guide for users at different levels. The content is highly technical and aimed at IT/technology enthusiasts interested in self-hosted AI solutions.