I will set up a private self hosted ai assistant using ollama and local llm

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Jessica W

About this gig

Want ChatGPT-style AI on your own machine no subscriptions, no sending your data to OpenAI or Anthropic, no internet dependency?

I'll set up a fully local, self-hosted AI assistant powered by Ollama, running a model sized to your hardware. Everything runs on your own computer or server your conversations and data never leave your network.

What I can do for you:

  • Install and configure Ollama with a model that fits your hardware (from lightweight models to larger ones if you have the VRAM/RAM for it)
  • Set up a clean chat interface so it's easy to actually use
  • Configure secure remote access so you can reach your assistant from other devices on your network, or from anywhere via Tailscale
  • Connect it to your own tools or scripts if you want it to do more than chat (basic automation, file access, etc.)
  • Written setup and configuration notes so you're not stuck if something needs adjusting later

I run this exact kind of setup myself a home server stack with a local AI model and several connected services so I know the real pitfalls (VRAM limits, model selection trade-offs, background service setup) firsthand, not just from a tutorial.

If you want AI tools that are actually private, reliable,

Get to know Jessica W

Jessica W

Full Stack development, Marketing, Linux Administration

  • FromUnited States
  • Member sinceAug 2026
  • Avg. response time21 hours
  • Languages

    English
I am a business and technology professional with over 14 years of experience in senior leadership and systems engineering. I specialize in scaling multimillion-dollar departments through strategic marketing and operations, while also maintaining deep technical expertise in full-stack development, Linux administration, and embedded systems.

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