Local & Privacy-Focused Tools
AI tools that run locally, protect your data, and work offline. Continue, Ollama, and more.
For many developers and organizations, sending code to cloud-based AI services is a non-starter due to security, compliance, or privacy requirements. Local and privacy-focused AI tools solve this by running AI models entirely on your machine or infrastructure.
Tier S
Continue
Tier SContinue is an open-source AI coding assistant that runs locally. It supports multiple local AI models and provides code completion, chat, and other AI features without sending your code to external services.
Key Features
Pros
- Complete data privacy
- Free and open-source
- Full control over your data
- No external data transmission
Cons
- Requires local model setup
- May be slower than cloud solutions
- Requires technical knowledge to configure
- Limited by local hardware
Ollama
Tier SOllama makes it easy to run large language models locally. It provides a simple interface for downloading and running models like Llama, Mistral, and others on your machine.
Key Features
Pros
- Very easy to use
- Multiple model options
- Complete privacy
- Free and open-source
Cons
- Requires significant local resources
- Model download can be large
- Performance depends on hardware
Security Considerations
Meet Our Mentors
Experienced developers who can help you implement AI tools effectively.
Mikhail Dorokhovich
Founder
Full-Stack Development, System Architecture, AI Integration
Founder of mentors.coach. Full-stack engineer with 9+ years of experience building scalable platforms, mentoring teams, and shaping modern engineering culture. Passionate about mentorship, craftsmanship, and helping developers grow through real projects.
Specialties:
Gaberial Sofie
Co-Founder & HR Partner
Talent Development, Team Culture, HR Strategy
Co-founder and people-focused HR professional with a background in organizational psychology. Dedicated to building compassionate, high-performing teams where mentorship and growth come first.
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George Igolkin
Blockchain Developer
Smart Contracts, DeFi, Web3 Infrastructure
Blockchain engineer passionate about decentralized systems and secure financial protocols. Works on bridging traditional backend systems with modern blockchain architectures.
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Valeriia Rotkina
HR & Career Coach
Human Resources, Learning Programs, Career Education
HR specialist and educator with a focus on personal development and emotional intelligence. Helps professionals find clarity in their career path through structured reflection and goal-setting.
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Kristina Akimova
HR Strategist
Recruitment, Employer Branding, Team Well-Being
HR partner dedicated to fostering healthy team dynamics and building inclusive hiring processes. Experienced in talent acquisition and communication strategy for growing tech companies.
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