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What is OAuth ?

Before getting into the configuration, there are three (3) terms that we need to know. Client A client is simply an application that Authelia knows about and allows to request tokens.

What is Apprise?

Apprise is a Python library (and API) that supports dozens of notification services through a single, unified interface. Think of it as a universal translator for notifications.

What is vllm-mlx?

vllm-mlx is a community-driven inference server built specifically for Apple Silicon Macs.

Why This Approach?

Most infrastructure-as-code providers abstract away the underlying platform details. dmacvicar/libvirt after version 0.9.1, takes a different philosophy: it models the libvirt XML schemas directly instead of hiding them behind abstractions. This gives you full access to libvirt features while maintaining the benefits of declarative infrastructure management.

Prologue – Why do this at all?

Running services at home is fun. Running them securely and reliably is where things get interesting. In my homelab, I run many applications, like Immich on a legacy PC, behind a residential ISP connection, dynamic IPs, and without opening ports on my router. This setup provides my test lab and a way to play and learn without the use of any cloud.