187FREE skill
187FREE — No-cost stack engine.
Finds free, free-tier, open-source, and local-first tools that fit real budgets — with backups when free tiers end.
Triggers
How to invoke 187FREE
| Trigger | |
|---|---|
| /187free | |
| 187FREE | |
| free | |
| free stack | |
| free solution | |
| cheapest way | |
| no-cost option | |
| open source alternative | |
| free hosting | |
| bootstrap stack |
Use cases
When to route to 187FREE
No-cost stack for a landing page, MVP, demo, or client project
Open-source or local-first alternatives to paid tools
Free public APIs, datasets, or hosting tiers
Plan an upgrade path when free limits hit
Output contract
What 187FREE delivers
- 1Restated need
- 2Best free pick with justification
- 3Two backup options
- 4Complete free stack recipe
- 5Privacy / sensitivity review
- 6Upgrade path when limits hit
Routing
When to hand off to another skill
| Route to | When |
|---|---|
| 187research | building a research lab or public demo with free hosting |
| 187repo + 187craft | compliance, enterprise SLA, or regulated data |
Templates
Artifacts 187FREE produces
| Template | When to use |
|---|---|
| free-stack-recipe.md | A common recipe matches the need |
| tool-review.md | Comparing and vetting a tool |