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Technical guides and reference documentation for Docker, Linux, and local AI. From Nextcloud to Ollama — practical step-by-step instructions to run it on your own hardware.
services: ollama: image: ollama/ollama:latest ports: ["11434:11434"] volumes: [./ollama:/root/.ollama] open-webui: image: ghcr.io/open-webui/open-webui ports: ["3000:8080"] # → http://localhost:3000
Popular Self-Hosting Architectures
Direct reference setups for personal cloud, local AI, and networking.
Core Pillar Architectures
Foundation guides and reference architectures for homelab deployments.
Setting Up RustDesk Self-Hosted Server with HTTPS on Docker
Deploy a fully self-hosted RustDesk server with Docker Compose, HTTPS via Caddy reverse proxy, and secure relays for remote desktop access outside your local network.
Deploying ChatterUI with Docker Compose
Self-host the ChatterUI web application on Linux using Docker Compose. This guide covers installation, reverse proxy configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Vaultwarden vs Bitwarden: The Definitive Self-Hosted Password Manager Guide (2026)
A rigorous technical comparison between Vaultwarden and official Bitwarden. Complete deployment guide with WebSocket support, Tailscale zero-trust, and encrypted backups.
Latest Technical Guides & Runbooks
Practical tutorials and deployment runbooks.
Text Generation WebUI Docker Setup: Secure Self-Hosted LLM Interface
Step-by-step Docker Compose guide to deploy Text Generation WebUI (oobabooga) with secure defaults, reverse proxy, and troubleshooting for common pitfalls.
Self-Hosted AI Privacy Benefits: A Technical Deep Dive with Docker Compose
Explore the technical privacy advantages of self-hosted AI, with a full Docker Compose deployment guide for Ollama and Open WebUI, covering data control, network isolation, and security hardening.
Private Diffusion: A Step-by-Step Guide to Self-Hosting Stable Diffusion with Docker Compose
Learn to deploy Stable Diffusion WebUI privately using Docker Compose. Covers requirements, full configs, security hardening, common errors, and FAQ.
Self-Hosted ChatGPT Alternatives: The 2026 Comparative Guide to Open-Source LLM Interfaces
A deep technical comparison of Open WebUI, LibreChat, and Lobe Chat for homelab deployment in 2026, with pros, cons, and use-case recommendations.
Docker Compose Best Practices for Homelab: A Complete Guide to Production-Grade Self-Hosting
Master Docker Compose for homelab: step-by-step guide covering security, version pinning, backups, and troubleshooting common pitfalls.
Why Self-Hosted?
No data leaves your server. Zero telemetry or third-party cookies.
Local GPU & CPU inference, zero cloud latency, operates completely offline.
One-time setup on your hardware, lifetime ownership with full autonomy.