Hugging Face

Hugging Face serves as GitHub for AI, hosting thousands of open-source models, datasets, and tools that democratize machine learning development. This comprehensive platform enables developers to discover, test, and deploy AI models without building from scratch. Features include 350,000+ pre-trained models, model hosting and inference, datasets library, Spaces for ML applications, and collaborative tools. Perfect for AI researchers sharing innovations, developers integrating AI into applications, students learning machine learning, and companies prototyping AI features. Free tier offers unlimited public repositories, while Pro ($9/month) adds private repositories and enhanced features. Essential for anyone building with AI, providing infrastructure that accelerates development without expensive compute or model training.