I started using my local LLMs and an MCP server to manage my NAS – it's surprisingly powerful (and safe)

A hands-on account of using local LLMs paired with the official TrueNAS MCP server to manage NAS storage rigs via natural language. The setup translates LLM prompts into TrueNAS API calls, enabling tasks like deploying apps and creating SMB shares. The author uses a Qwen 9B model via LM Studio on an RTX 3080 Ti, shares the basic mcp.json configuration, and notes safety precautions like disabling update tools and using detailed prompts to avoid unintended operations.