Self-Hosted AI
Local LLMs, Ollama, and private AI tools • 22 technical guides
PrivateGPT on Your Own Hardware: A Complete Local Document RAG Deployment Guide
Deploy PrivateGPT with Docker Compose for fully offline, private document Q&A. Step-by-step setup, configurations, and troubleshooting.
Deploy Qdrant v1.19.0 in Your Homelab: A Step-by-Step Docker Compose Guide
Learn to self-host Qdrant v1.19.0 with Docker Compose: prerequisites, full config, security hardening, and troubleshooting for production-grade vector search.
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.
Ollama Mistral vs Llama: A Complete Self-Hosted AI Comparison (2026)
Compare Ollama's Mistral and Llama models for self-hosting: performance, resource usage, licensing, and use cases. Includes a full setup guide, docker-compose, and troubleshooting.
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.
Whisper Self-Hosted Transcription: A Complete Docker Compose Deployment Guide
Deploy a privacy-focused Whisper transcription service with Docker Compose. Step-by-step guide covering setup, GPU acceleration, API integration, and troubleshooting.
Run Llama 3 Locally with Ollama: A Step-by-Step Self-Hosted AI Guide
Learn to install and run Llama 3 locally using Ollama v0.33.2 with Docker Compose, including security hardening, reverse proxy setup, and troubleshooting.
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.
ComfyUI Local Install Guide: Docker Compose Setup for Stable Diffusion in Your Homelab
Step-by-step Docker Compose guide to install ComfyUI v0.34.0 locally for Stable Diffusion, with advanced settings, common errors, and hardening tips.