# Looking for Recommendations for an Open Source AI on a USB Stick

> Source: <https://discuss.huggingface.co/t/looking-for-recommendations-for-an-open-source-ai-on-a-usb-stick/178514#post_1>
> Published: 2026-08-08 22:43:29+00:00

I’m looking to build a USB stick that runs an open source AI model locally. There are so many options available that I’m not sure where to start.

Can anyone recommend which open source models and software stack would be best for this? I’m also interested in any guidance on the best way to package and run it from a USB drive.

Thanks in advance!