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Developer uses local hosting and small AI to cut side project costs

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A developer moved a side project to run on a local host, using ChatGPT Plus with VS Code and PowerShell, and added Open Code and big pickle to run small AI, aiming to keep costs down through local hosting and small models. Their computer has an NVIDIA RTX 5060 and can only run the smallest desktop-class AI. The developer plans to later move back to conventional hosting such as Railway.

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    A user moved their side project to a local host and is using ChatGPT Plus with VS Code and PowerShell on a home computer, adding Open Code with Big Pickle for a small AI. They have an NVIDIA RTX 5060, plan to eventually migrate back to a regular host like Railway, and are asking for suggestions on small AI or process steps to keep costs down.

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