n8n + Ollama: self-hosted AI automation that actually works
from quickbitesdev@discuss.tchncs.de to selfhosted@lemmy.world on 07 Apr 13:02
https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/58010663

Been running n8n with Ollama for a few months now for work automation. Wanted to share what I’ve learned since it’s not super well-documented.

The setup is just Docker Compose with n8n + Ollama + Postgres. n8n’s HTTP Request node talks directly to Ollama’s REST API — no custom nodes needed.

What I’m running:

Zero API costs, everything stays on my server. If anyone wants the workflow templates I have a pack: workflows.neatbites.com

Happy to answer questions about the setup.

#selfhosted

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irmadlad@lemmy.world on 07 Apr 13:16 next collapse

I really like n8n. It appeals to my visual sense which makes up for a lot of hard programming experience. I don’t run it full with the AI aspect. Not because I have some agenda against AI, but that my equipment is not good enough to run AI efficiently. I use it for a lot of automation around the lab.

jeena@piefed.jeena.net on 07 Apr 13:36 next collapse

What is n8n?

captcha_incorrect@lemmy.world on 07 Apr 13:41 collapse

n8n.io

It is an automation platform with a selfhosted tier.

coffelov@lemmy.ml on 07 Apr 14:28 next collapse

What model do you mostly use for those tasks

reptar@lemmy.world on 07 Apr 15:13 collapse

Happy to answer questions about the setup.

Tell me about the hardware, please and thank you.