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Automation

Self-host Huginn on a VPS

Agents that monitor and act on the web.

Create agents that watch sites, feeds and APIs and trigger actions — a self-hosted IFTTT.

Why self-host Huginn?

Huginn is for automation that reacts to the outside world, running quietly on your own server.

How to install Huginn

  1. 1

    Provision a VPS

    Choose a plan with room for your data as well as the app.

  2. 2

    Install the stack

    Install Ruby on Rails + MySQL/Postgres.

  3. 3

    Deploy the application

    Follow the project’s official install guide for your distribution.

  4. 4

    Enable HTTPS

    Serve it on your own domain behind a reverse proxy with a certificate.

  5. 5

    Back it up

    Schedule a database dump plus a copy of any uploaded files to an off-box location.

Practical tips

  • Give Huginn its own database user with rights only on its own schema.
  • Reverse-proxy Huginn and terminate TLS at the proxy so certificates are managed in one place.
  • Take a VPS snapshot before major upgrades so you can roll back cleanly.
  • Keep Huginn patched — most self-hosting incidents are unpatched software.

Frequently asked questions

How much RAM does Huginn need?
Plan on 1–2 GB for typical use; add headroom if you expect many concurrent users.
What stack does Huginn run on?
Ruby on Rails + MySQL/Postgres.
Can I run other things on the same VPS?
Yes — size the plan so Huginn plus your other workloads fit in RAM with room to spare.

Looking for something else? Popular alternatives include n8n, Node-RED, IFTTT (hosted) — browse all app guides.