Automation
7 guides about self-hosted automation solutions
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Semaphore: A Self-Hosted Web UI for Ansible Automation
Run Ansible playbooks from a clean web interface with Semaphore. Schedule jobs, manage inventories, and track run history without touching the CLI.
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OliveTin: Run Shell Commands from a Web Browser
OliveTin provides a simple web interface with buttons that run predefined shell commands. Use it to trigger restarts, run backups, execute scripts, or control services without SSH access — from any device on your network.
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Windmill: Self-Hosted Scripts, Workflows, and Internal Tools in One Platform
A practical guide to self-hosting Windmill for workflow automation and internal tool building. Covers Docker deployment, scripting in TypeScript and Python, flow creation, app building, scheduling, and comparison with n8n and Retool.
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Node-RED: Visual Automation That Connects Everything in Your Homelab
Complete guide to self-hosting Node-RED for flow-based automation. Covers installation, flow design, MQTT integration, and comparison with n8n, Home Assistant automations, and Huginn.
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Self-Hosting n8n: Build Powerful Workflow Automations Without Code
A hands-on guide to self-hosting n8n for workflow automation. Covers Docker deployment, building workflows, credential management, webhook triggers, error handling, and practical automation examples for self-hosters.
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Self-Hosting ntfy: Simple Push Notifications for Your Server
A practical guide to self-hosting ntfy for push notifications. Covers setup, sending alerts from scripts and services, phone integration, access control, and comparison with Gotify and Pushover.
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Self-Hosting Gotify: Simple Push Notifications for Your Server
A guide to self-hosting Gotify for push notifications. Covers setup, comparison with ntfy, integration with monitoring tools, and building notification workflows.