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.
Featured Automation Tools
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.