SMRTR ProgrammingAug 26, 2025Dev.to

Build self-hosted local AI workflows with Docker, n8n, Ollama, and ngrok

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A self-hosted AI workflow solution combines Docker, n8n, Ollama, and ngrok to maintain control over sensitive data while automating tasks. This setup allows users to run local AI models through containerized applications, with ngrok providing secure external access through configurable gateways—either a simple three-click setup or a more secure version with authentication policies.

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