self-hosted-ai-starter-kit
Self-hosted AI Starter Kit template for local AI workflows
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Decision brief
The Self-hosted AI Starter Kit by n8n offers a pre-configured Docker Compose setup for setting up local AI workflows.
Good fit when
- * When you need a customizable, self-hosted environment for AI workflows using tools like n8n with minimal setup via Docker Compose.
- * If you want to leverage GPU acceleration from Nvidia and are familiar with integrating GPUs in Docker environments, as the kit includes specific instructions for Nvidia GPU users.
Avoid when
- * Avoid if your project requires full-scale production-ready setups; this starter kit is more fitted for early-stage development and prototyping, with customization needed to scale.
- * Not suitable for users unfamiliar or uncomfortable working with Docker and setting up environments manually, including modifying `.env` files and potentially dealing with GPU setup instructions.
- Requirements:
- Ensure Nvidia GPU support is correctly configured if planning to utilize GPU acceleration.
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git clone https://github.com/n8n-io/self-hosted-ai-starter-kitHow it fits your stack(16)
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Provides an open-source template to quickly set up a secure, self-hosted environment for creating AI workflows using Docker Compose.
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- Self-host
Source: dockerfile:docker-compose.yml · Sep 20, 2026
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Source: dockerfile:docker-compose.yml · Sep 20, 2026
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Running n8n using Docker Compose For Nvidia GPU users [!NOTE] If you have not used your Nvidia GPU with Docker before, please follow the Ollama Docker instructions. ⚡️ Quick start and usage The core of the Self hosted AI Starter Kit is a Docker Compose file, pre configured with n...
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