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Guides for running OpenClaw at home on Mac mini: local models, BRAIN + agent machines, hardware, and best practices.
Mac mini focused. Chaining machines. Budget-friendly options. No fluff.
What do you want?
Run local models?
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Choose your path: local vs cloud, budget, and topology.
◇Local Models
Ollama, LM Studio, model families, equipment needed, and local-as-backup.
◉Mac mini Guide
Specs by use case: gateway-only vs running models, M1/M2/M4.
▣Hardware & Storage
DRAM vs DRAMless SSDs, external drives, budget picks.
◇Architecture
BRAIN + agent machines, chaining, diagrams.
1.Setup Guides
Step-by-step: OpenClaw, Ollama, gateway, first agent.
✓Best Practices
Memory, compaction, multi-agent, cron, security.
Official docs: docs.openclaw.ai · Discord