How the Local LLM Chat Works

How the Local LLM Chat Works

Simple Architecture for Powerful On-Premises AI

Technical Overview: Elegant Three-Step Process

The Architecture

  1. User Input Capture: Chat interface receives user prompts through n8n
  2. Local Processing: Ollama serves the selected language model on your hardware
  3. Response Delivery: Generated content is returned through the same interface

Implementation Benefits

  • Minimal Requirements: Standard hardware can run multiple modern models
  • Simple Setup: Install Ollama, configure n8n workflow, start chatting
  • Flexible Deployment: Works on local machines, in-house servers, or private cloud
  • Model Portability: Easily switch between open-source models based on your needs

This lightweight architecture delivers enterprise-grade AI capabilities with remarkably low technical complexity.