… I’ve been experimenting with different setups to build an AI automation stack, and the best combination I’ve landed on includes n8n, Dify, and Ollama. n8n is already my favorite automation tool , and when you throw it into the mix with the other two, you get an AI automation stack that can rival ev… …
… Claude Code IDE Setup Automation Dev Tools Workflow 01 / 8 Claude Code What is Claude Code primarily designed to do when setting up a development environment? …
… Over time, I realized that the real value of a setup is not how advanced it looks, but how quietly it supports your work. The goal is not to run the most tools, but to remove friction from daily tasks. A setup that stays stable, is easy to manage, and creates more space for meaningful work. …
… Home Assistant Making home automation actually smart Home Assistant was already a key part of my setup, but pairing it with Ollama made it much smarter without sending any data to the cloud. …
… I also think many people underestimate how important the underlying automation still are. The LLM is not replacing the actual smart home logic. Most setups that work reliably still depend heavily on traditional Home Assistant automations for important tasks. …
… Whether testing new tools or building something more permanent, it quietly became a core part of my setup. …
… Then you’ve got the automation benefits from this package. …
… It also connects easily with tools like n8n and AnythingLLM. Open WebUI makes my local AI setup feel simple, practical, and ready to use every day. n8n The automation layer n8n is an open-source workflow automation tool that I run locally with Docker. …
… You see, conventional dumb devices may not support Wi-Fi or Bluetooth technology, but they often have fluctuating wattage values over the course of their operation – statistics that I can put to good use with the trigger-action automation tools available on Home Assistant. …
… Automations changed everything When my PC started acting instead of just reporting I connected my PC with Home Assistant for basic monitoring, but automations are what made this setup truly powerful. Once my PC data was inside Home Assistant, I started creating small automations around it. …