Open Source Skills Can Still Command a Premium
op7418 · x · 2026-07-13
The author points out a frustrating reality: although these Skills are open-source, they are being repackaged and sold for $199, reportedly generating a scale of 400,000.
This highlights a typical phenomenon in the AI ecosystem:
- Open-source capabilities get repackaged
- Products are priced based on a "more complete" presentation
- Substantial commercial revenue is generated as a result
While the tone is blunt, the core message is a sigh at how open-source tech can be resold at a premium.
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