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Automation
26 articles
Self-host Atuin on a VPS to Sync Your Shell History
Host your own Atuin server on a VPS and find any command typed on any of your machines in under a second, encrypted client-side.
Windmill on VPS: TypeScript/Python Workflows Without Lock-in
Deploy Windmill v1.830 on a VPS in under an hour: TypeScript/Python workflows, crons, webhooks and a built-in UI, with no dependency on n8n or Make.
n8n out of memory: diagnosis and fix on a VPS
FATAL ERROR heap out of memory on n8n: find the root cause (V8 heap cap, webhook mode, unseparated workers) and fix it without migrating.
Activepieces: the MIT n8n alternative for agencies and AI agents
n8n restricts commercial use with its Sustainable Use License. Activepieces is MIT, self-hosted, and connects your Claude or GPT-4o agents via native MCP.
Zapier vs n8n self-hosted: the ROI calculation in 2026
Since June 2026, Zapier multiplies tasks for each AI action. Find the exact volume at which a n8n VPS becomes more cost-effective.
n8n 3.0: migrating from npm to Docker before October 2026
n8n 3.0 drops npm and npx support in October 2026. Detect your launch mode, export your workflows, and switch to Docker Compose with PostgreSQL before the deadline.
Replace GitHub Actions with Woodpecker CI on a VPS
GitHub announced then suspended billing for self-hosted runners on private repos. Switch to Woodpecker CI: clean syntax, under 50 MB RAM, fixed cost on your VPS.
Zapier vs n8n self-hosted: real cost and migration for agencies
Zapier Pro caps at 750 tasks/month. Compare the real cost vs self-hosted n8n and follow the step-by-step migration guide for agencies.
OpenTofu: manage your VPS fleet with Infrastructure as Code
OpenTofu, the CNCF fork of Terraform, lets you describe your VPS fleet in HCL and provision it with one command. A practical guide for agencies and developers.
Migrate from Linear to Plane or Vikunja on a VPS
Linear capped its free plan at 10 members. Migrate to self-hosted Plane or Vikunja on a VPS — issues, members and history preserved.
Migrate CI/CD to Gitea or Forgejo: leave GitHub Actions
Since March 2026, GitHub charges CI minutes on private repositories. Migrate to Gitea Actions or Forgejo on a VPS: same YAML files, fixed monthly cost.
Deploy Plane on a VPS: guide and post-2.3.7 regressions
Install Plane AIO on your VPS with Docker. Complete guide including known regressions in versions 2.3.7 to 2.4.1, the safe update procedure and troubleshooting.
Automating VPS Server Management with Ansible
Learn how to automate VPS fleet management with Ansible: inventory, playbooks, roles and Vault for a reproducible, auditable infrastructure.
cron vs systemd timers: Automate Your Linux VPS
Practical comparison of cron and systemd timers: syntax, logs, migration and troubleshooting for recurring tasks on a Linux VPS.
Huly: replace Linear, Notion and Slack on your VPS
Deploy Huly on your VPS to centralise issues, docs and chat — system requirements, installation, MongoDB backup, troubleshooting and version updates.
Woodpecker CI and Forgejo: CI/CD pipeline on a VPS
Deploy Woodpecker CI v3 with Forgejo on your VPS: Docker Compose setup, YAML pipelines, secrets, multi-arch runners and OAuth troubleshooting.
Install n8n on VPS with Docker: complete 2026 guide
Deploy n8n on VPS with Docker, reverse proxy and HTTPS. Covers V8 crash, 502 nginx, npm migration and execution security (GHSA-vrv8-j27g-g7cr advisory, August 2026).
Installing Node-RED on a VPS: self-hosted automation
Install Node-RED on a VPS to automate your flow-based workflows, connect your APIs and IoT devices, all self-hosted and secure.
Installing Huginn on a VPS: self-hosted automation
Install Huginn on a VPS to build agents that monitor the web, scrape pages and trigger actions, 100% self-hosted.
Installing Activepieces on a VPS: self-hosted automation
Deploy Activepieces on your VPS: self-hosted no-code automation, private data, unlimited integrations and a Docker deployment in 15 minutes.
Installing Windmill on a VPS: self-hosted automation
Install Windmill on your VPS: turn your Python, TypeScript and Bash scripts into internal workflows and UIs, self-hosted via Docker.
Installing Automatisch on a VPS: self-hosted automation
Deploy Automatisch on your VPS: an open source alternative to Zapier, GDPR-compliant, self-hosted with Docker, PostgreSQL and Redis.
Installing Kestra on a VPS: self-hosted automation
Install Kestra on your VPS: orchestration of declarative workflows in YAML for your data and ETL pipelines, self-hosted with Docker.
Installing Temporal on a VPS: self-hosted automation
Deploy Temporal on your VPS: durable orchestration of fault-resistant workflows, with Go, Java, Python and TypeScript SDKs, self-hosted.
Install Apache Airflow on VPS: Docker Compose and PostgreSQL
Install Apache Airflow on VPS with Docker Compose: PostgreSQL as metadata backend, multi-worker CeleryExecutor, encrypted connections and debugging — complete 2026 guide.
Installing Trigger.dev on a VPS: complete self-hosted guide
Complete guide to installing Trigger.dev on a VPS: Docker, reverse proxy, secrets, workers and troubleshooting — completely free, no SaaS limits.