NEXTSTACK / AI CONNECTIONS

Your AI.
Your choice.

One place to choose how you learn with AI. Connect your own plan when available, or run a free model on your device.

01 / ON YOUR DEVICESelected

Local AI

A private workspace for your curiosity. Download an open-source model once, then use it in a compatible WebGPU browser.

  • No API key or per-message charge
  • AI prompts stay on your device
  • Requires a model download and device memory
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ChatGPT

Use your eligible ChatGPT Plus or Pro plan for tutoring, hints, explanations, practice challenges and reviews. No model download.

  • Uses your existing ChatGPT plan allowance
  • You authorize the connection with OpenAI
  • You can switch providers or disconnect anytime
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LEARN YOUR WAY

The lesson stays yours.

Your lessons, simulations and code tests work without an AI provider. Choosing an AI provider does not change your saved learning progress.

YOU ARE IN CONTROL

Clear choices. No silent switch.

We use the provider you select. If ChatGPT reaches a limit, you can manage that limit or choose local AI yourself. Your free NextStack account and ChatGPT subscription are separate.

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CONNECTED

You’re using your ChatGPT plan.

Eligible AI requests use your existing ChatGPT allowance. Manage app limits in ChatGPT settings whenever you like.

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