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title: "Discussion on \"The 2026 Homelab AI Stack: What's Worth Running\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"The 2026 Homelab AI Stack: What's Worth Running\". Hugging Face's advice after its July breach was to have a capable model on your own infrastructure before you need it. A homelab is a cheap place to learn what \"capable\" means."
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# [The 2026 Homelab AI Stack: What's Worth Running](https://chuckworks.hashnode.dev/homelab-ai-stack?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Hugging Face's advice after its July breach was to have a capable model on your own infrastructure before you need it. A homelab is a cheap place to learn what "capable" means.

3d ago · 6 min read · chuckworks.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Charles Smith](https://hashnode.com/@smith8ca)

@smith8ca · Washington D.C., USA

  
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As an Enterprise Architect and software engineer, I lead the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions that enable the digital transformation and modernization of the enterprise. With over 15 years of experience in information technology, I have a strong background in AWS cloud architecture, systems engineering, information security, automation, networking, and generative AI.

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[Robert Degallan](https://hashnode.com/@robertdegallan)

[2d ago](https://hashnode.com/posts/homelab-ai-stack/6af0d5c180c985a8be1119b3/comment/6af24115d33f19b0aeb8132c)

Hi Charles, great article and nice home-lab that you have there 🎉