AI How-To Guides
Step-by-step tutorials for running AI tools locally, self-hosting automation, and deploying on a VPS. Every guide includes working code, real commands, and troubleshooting.
Local AI
9 guidesHow to Set Up a Self-Hosted Perplexity Alternative with Perplexica
Install Perplexica with Docker Compose: a self-hosted Perplexity alternative using SearXNG and Ollama. Free, p...
How to Use Ollama with Python: API Integration Tutorial (2026)
Learn how to use Ollama with Python using the official ollama library and the REST API. Covers streaming, chat...
How to Run DeepSeek R1 Locally with Ollama (2026 Guide)
Run DeepSeek R1 locally using Ollama on Linux, macOS, or a VPS. Model size comparison, RAM requirements, and s...
Best Local LLM Models to Run in 2026 (Benchmarks + Use Cases)
The best local LLM models to run on your own hardware in 2026. Covers Llama 3.3, Mistral, Qwen 2.5, Phi-4, Dee...
How to Run Ollama Locally: Complete Setup Guide (2026)
Step-by-step guide to install Ollama on Linux, macOS, or Windows, pull your first model, and access the REST A...
How to Set Up Open-WebUI with Ollama (Docker Guide)
Install Open-WebUI for a ChatGPT-style interface with local Ollama models. Covers Docker setup, Docker Compose...
How to Run Stable Diffusion Locally: ComfyUI and AUTOMATIC1111 Guide
Run Stable Diffusion locally with ComfyUI or AUTOMATIC1111. Complete setup guide for Windows, Linux, and macOS...
Best Open-Source AI Coding Assistants in 2026: Compared and Ranked
Continue.dev, Aider, Tabby, Cody, and more: the 6 best free GitHub Copilot alternatives compared by setup, mod...
How to Install ComfyUI with Docker (2026 Setup Guide)
Install ComfyUI with Docker in minutes. Step-by-step guide: Docker run, Docker Compose, model downloads, custo...
Automation
2 guidesn8n AI Workflow Examples: 5 Practical Automations to Build in 2026
Five practical n8n AI workflows you can build today: AI email responder, web scraper, chatbot with memory, doc...
How to Install n8n with Docker Compose (Self-Hosted Setup)
Step-by-step guide to self-host n8n with Docker Compose, configure a PostgreSQL database, set up Nginx reverse...
Docker & VPS
1 guideAI Agents
4 guidesHow to Run OpenClaw with Ollama Local Models (2026 Guide)
Connect OpenClaw AI agent to Ollama local models. Step-by-step Docker setup, Ollama configuration, and model s...
How to Install Flowise with Docker: AI Agent Builder Setup Guide
Step-by-step guide to install Flowise AI agent builder with Docker. Set up LLM chains, chatbots, and autonomou...
How to Build an AI Agent with n8n (2026 Guide)
Build a working AI agent in n8n using the AI Agent node, memory, tools, and custom logic. Covers OpenAI, Ollam...
How to Set Up Claude MCP Servers: Complete Configuration Guide (2026)
Set up Model Context Protocol servers with Claude Desktop. Configure filesystem, web search, PostgreSQL, GitHu...
Comparisons
2 guidesOllama vs LM Studio: Which Local LLM Tool Should You Use in 2026?
Ollama vs LM Studio compared on ease of use, model support, API access, performance, and use cases. Find out w...
Flowise vs Langflow: Which AI Builder Should You Use in 2026?
Flowise vs Langflow compared: installation, features, integrations, performance, and which tool fits each use ...
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