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Replicate Snowflake Cortex using Postgres, Python, and a local LLaMA model for free

intermediate Published 18 May 2026
Action Steps
  1. Install Postgres and create a new database
  2. Set up a local LLaMA model using Python
  3. Integrate the LLaMA model with Postgres using Python scripts
  4. Test the custom AI function with sample queries
  5. Compare the performance with Snowflake Cortex
Who Needs to Know This

Data scientists and engineers can benefit from this approach to build their own AI-powered database functions, reducing costs and increasing flexibility

Key Insight

💡 You can build a custom AI-powered database function similar to Snowflake Cortex using open-source tools and a local LLaMA model

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