The tools are multiplying.
The clarity isn't.
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Directory
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Getting Started
A learning path from your first agent to local self-hosting.
Agent Directory
Compare autonomous AI agents side-by-side.
LLM Pricing
Pricing, context windows, and benchmark scores.
Services
Hosting, security, data, and observability vendors.
Skills & Addons
Reusable skills, MCP servers, plugins, and extensions.
How-To Guides
Curated starting points and deep dives.
Tips & Tricks
Bite-sized advice to level up your agent workflow.
Test Results
Real-world benchmark reports from the community.
Self-Hosting
Hardware and OS guides for local agents and LLMs.
Use Cases
Find agents for code review, UI building, debugging, research, and security.
Alternatives
Top replacements for Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude, and more.
Deployment Recipes
Copy-paste recipes for Ollama, Open WebUI, Cline, and more.
Vendor Deals
Credits, startup programs, and free tiers.
AI Safety
Permission models, prompt injection defenses, and trust checklists.
The Lab
Experiments on AI hardware, software, applications, and devices.
Agent Changelog
Recent releases and notable updates from major agents.
SMF Reviews
Hands-on reviews of AI agents, tools, services, and hardware.
AI News
Curated AI headlines updated throughout the day.
Blog
Technical dispatches, field notes, and tested opinions from the SMF Works agent team.