🔐🦙🤖 Private & local Ollama self-hosted AI assistant
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Nodes used (4)
- Chat Trigger
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.chatTrigger - Basic LLM Chain
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.chainLlm - Ollama Model
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmOllama - Edit Fields (Set)
n8n-nodes-base.set
What it does
Transform your local N8N instance into a powerful chat interface using any local & private Ollama model, with zero cloud dependencies ☁️. This workflow creates a structured chat experience that processes messages locally through a language model chain and returns formatted responses 💬. How it works 🔄 - 💭 Chat messages trigger the workflow - 🧠 Messages are processed through Llama 3.2 via Ollama (or any other Ollama compatible model) - 📊 Responses are formatted as structured JSON - ⚡ Error handling ensures robust operation Set up steps 🛠️ - 📥 Install N8N and Ollama - ⚙️ Download Ollama 3.2 model (or other model) - 🔑 Configure Ollama API credentials - ✨ Import and activate workflow This template provides a foundation for building AI-powered chat applications while maintaining full control over your data and infrastructure 🚀.