… 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… …
… None of that is essential for a basic automation setup, but it matters once the hub becomes part of your daily infrastructure. …
… Then you’ve got the automation benefits from this package. …
… This extra step is easy to forget during a fresh manual setup. 05 / 8 Automation Which of the following best describes a limitation of using Claude Code for IDE setup compared to doing it manually? …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… Automations, smart plugs, and alerts can fail just like anything else in a smart home setup. …
… When these started creating friction, I decided to try VS Code’s built-in task runner to reduce repetitive workflow setup. It was nothing new on the VS Code side, but I was experimenting with automation already built into the code editor I use. …
… The best setup is the one you don’t have to think about Self-hosting is supposed to give you control, not another system that constantly asks for your attention. 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 setup was simple for me: I started with a single node on my NAS using Docker, generated access keys, and connected it to my usual S3-supported apps within minutes. As my setup grew, expanding to multiple nodes felt natural. …