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Automation

Automation

Powerful automation platforms to connect your self-hosted services and create intelligent workflows.

Overview

Automation is what transforms a collection of self-hosted services into a cohesive, intelligent ecosystem. This section covers tools that let you connect different services, create automated workflows, and build smart home integrations.

n8n

An open-source workflow automation platform that lets you connect hundreds of services together with a visual interface. Think of it as a self-hosted alternative to Zapier or Make (Integromat).

Use Cases:

  • Connecting AI tools to other services
  • Automating data processing pipelines
  • Building custom integrations
  • Creating scheduled tasks and workflows

Deployment Options:

  • Docker containers for easy management
  • Integration guides for connecting to Ollama, ComfyUI, and other AI services
  • Home Assistant integration

Home Assistant

The leading open-source home automation platform. While primarily focused on smart home devices, Home Assistant’s extensive integration ecosystem makes it perfect for connecting various self-hosted services.

Use Cases:

  • Smart home automation
  • IoT device management
  • Dashboards and visualization
  • Integration with AI and media services

Deployment Options:

  • Proxmox VM (official recommendation)
  • Integration guides for connecting with n8n and AI services

Powerful Integrations

The real power of automation comes from connecting services together:

AI + Automation

  • Use n8n to trigger ComfyUI image generation from events
  • Send notifications with AI-generated summaries
  • Build custom chatbots that control your infrastructure
  • Automate content creation pipelines

Smart Home + AI

  • Voice commands that trigger AI workflows
  • Automated responses based on sensor data
  • AI-powered home automation rules
  • Intelligent notifications and alerts

Why Self-Host Automation?

  • Privacy: Your automation logic and data stay on your infrastructure
  • Flexibility: Create exactly the workflows you need
  • Cost: No per-task or per-execution fees
  • Integration: Direct access to all your self-hosted services
  • Customization: Unlimited possibilities for automation

Getting Started

Select an automation tool from the sidebar to begin building your automated workflows.

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