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$ ollama run llama3.2
[+] Loading model...
$ curl http://localhost:11434/api/generate -d 'model=llama3.2' -d 'prompt=Hello'
[*] Generating locally...
$ docker compose up -d ollama open-webui
[!] No cloud data transmitted
$ crewai run --local
[+] Agent workflow started
$ npx botserv --find-model 32GB
[*] Calculating hardware recommendations...
$ tailscale up
[+] Secure remote access active
$ ansible-playbook ai-server.yml
[+] AI server deployed
BotServ.de
LOCAL AI INFRASTRUCTURE
> Build your own AI. Agents, chatbots, models and hardware — on your server.__
BotServ.de – AI on your own hardware
BotServ.de is a portal for everyone who wants to run local AI systems, agents and chatbots themselves. This site serves as a compact information platform. We focus on brevity and try to convey a lot of information with few words.
What is BotServ.de?
BotServ.de is an independent knowledge base around Ollama, local language models, AI agents, suitable hardware and self-hosting. We collect guides, comparisons, buying advice and practical tutorials so you can build your own AI infrastructure.
A learning-driven wiki for AI enthusiasts: focus on local AI, agents, chatbots, hardware and secure operation.
Content for your AI server
On this site you will find a structured collection of core topics for building and operating local AI systems. We cover local language models, AI agents, hardware requirements, RAG systems, self-hosting, Docker and network security.
The content consists of definitions, tutorials and in-depth articles so you get both a quick overview and a deeper understanding.
In addition you will find buying advice, hardware recommendations and practical configuration guides. This way you can plan, assemble and operate your own AI server.
[ TOPIC AREAS ]
These disciplines form your local AI infrastructure. Each area is a node in the network of your skills.
Local AI
Run language, multimodal and embedding models on your own hardware. No cloud, no data loss.
AI Agents
From basics to frameworks like CrewAI, LangGraph and AutoGen. Build and deploy local agents safely.
AI Hardware
Graphics cards, Apple Silicon, Mini-PCs and workstations. What you need for Ollama, LM Studio and vLLM.
Self-Hosting
Linux, Docker, Proxmox, networking and backups. Run AI services reliably on your own servers.
Secure Operation
Firewalls, reverse proxies, TLS, authentication and agent security. GDPR-friendly and local.
Local RAG
Knowledge bases, vector databases, chunking and embeddings. Search your own documents with AI.
Chatbots & Assistants
Website chatbots, Discord and IRC bots, local voice assistants and customer service automation.
Use Cases
Document analysis, programming, knowledge management, research and home automation with local AI.
Automation
Workflows with n8n and Node-RED connecting Ollama, agents and RAG systems.
Comparisons & Costs
Local AI vs cloud, rent vs buy GPUs, models and tools compared directly.
Tools & Calculators
VRAM calculator, model finder, Ollama command generator and more helpers for AI self-hosting.
Knowledge & Tutorials
Glossary, tutorials, troubleshooting and downloads. From beginners to experts.
[ FOCUS AREAS ]
Self-Hosted AI
Ollama, Open WebUI, Docker and Linux. We show you how to run models locally without sending data to the cloud. From installation to hardening.
AI Agents & Workflows
CrewAI, LangGraph, AutoGen and MCP. Build agents that research, program, process documents and talk to APIs — locally and controlled.
[ TOOLBOX ]
Calculators & Tools
VRAM calculator, RAM calculator, model finder and Ollama command generator. Practical helpers to dimension hardware and models correctly.
Open toolsSecure Operation
Firewall, reverse proxy, VPN, TLS and agent security. Keep your AI server protected when you make it reachable from your home network.
Enter security$ find /articles -type f | wc -l
140+ articles found. Permission: READ
$ sudo cat /dev/knowledge | grep -i "tutorial\|guide\|setup"
[ AI SERVER READY ]
Start with local AI now. From the first installation to a productive agent workflow, you will find the right guides here.
[INFO] Your data stays on your hardware.
$ whoami
botserv — A portal for local AI, AI agents, chatbots and self-hosting.
$ cat mission.txt
We help run AI systems on your own hardware. Privacy-compliant, cost-effective and fully under control.
$ ls -la /topics/
drwxr-xr-x 12 botserv botserv 4096 local-ai/
drwxr-xr-x 8 botserv botserv 4096 ai-agents/
drwxr-xr-x 6 botserv botserv 4096 ai-hardware/
drwxr-xr-x 4 botserv botserv 4096 self-hosting/
drwxr-xr-x 9 botserv botserv 4096 chatbots/
$ _