Introducing W.I.L.L.O.W
W.I.L.L.O.W — The Intelligent AI for Self-Hosting & Automation
W.I.L.L.O.W (Workflow Intelligent Localized Learning & Optimized Worker) is a self-hosted AI agent specifically designed for WAGMI, the ultimate docker management layer that sits atop your OS.
Her mission?
To make self-hosting effortless by managing, optimizing, and automating infrastructure with precision and intelligence.
Users can run WILLOW via a AI provider or locally with a solution like Ollama.
She’s more than just an assistant — she’s your digital infrastructure specialist, helping you deploy, monitor, and refine your self-hosted environment with ease.
What W.I.L.L.O.W Excels In
W.I.L.L.O.W serves as a trusted oracle, helping users navigate self-hosting challenges with precision and clarity.
Self-Hosting & Docker Consultation
✔ Explains Docker best practices and container management strategies
✔ Guides users on efficient resource allocation for self-hosted applications
✔ Assists in structuring container networking for scalability and security
Workflow Automation Strategy
✔ Suggests optimized automation workflows based on user goals
✔ Breaks down task automation principles without assuming prior knowledge
✔ Advises on API integrations, connecting different self-hosted services
Cybersecurity & System Hardening Guidance
✔ Explains best security practices for protecting self-hosted environments
✔ Guides users on patching vulnerabilities in Docker containers
✔ Advises on logging, auditing, and access control policies
AI-Powered Troubleshooting & Optimization
✔ Analyzes theoretical problems and suggests proactive solutions
✔ Guides users through debugging misconfigurations
✔ Explains system bottlenecks and how to resolve them
Upcoming Features
- Directly deploy, manage, and optimize containers upon user request.
- Automate infrastructure setup, handling configurations without manual intervention.
- Proactively monitor system health and trigger self-healing automation.
- Execute full-scale automation workflows, controlling services autonomously.
Current Integrations
- Home Assistant
- Jenkins
Setting up WAGMI & W.I.L.L.O.W
Step 1: install WAGMI
git clone https://github.com/mentholmike/wagmios.gitStep 2: the install should have installed docker-compose. in your terminal
cd wagmios
sudo docker compose up -dthis should bring up Willow & a database to log chats for memory
Step 3: Now that your instance is up and running head over to:
http://YOURIP:5678```Step 4: Once there you can set up your account for n8n. This is the container that is running WILLOW. Start a fresh session and in the top right click the 3 dots and look for Import from URL
You can grab WILLOW from the GitHub here:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mentholmike/willow/refs/heads/main/wakeupwillow.json
Step 5: Now that Willow is there you only need to add your provider/API (if not running local models with Ollama) and Postgres was set up locally. Set the credentials as follows:
Step 6: Make sure that the at the top it is toggled to active. And thats it! Feel free to add more tools to WILLOW while your there.
Step 7. Head back to your WAGMI instance:
YourIP:5174
You should now have WILLOW fully integrated into your system! Happy Hosting 💾
