You don't need MacMini or MacStudio to run @openclaw 1) 99% of people reading this post don't know basics of ClawdBot > Not how it works > Not what it is > Not which files are responsible for which operations Read my 1st article to start with organizing your workspace. In the next article I will explain you which files are responsible for which functions 2) To run smoothly you have to use Tier-1 models. > Most of cheaper models suck > You waste more time on doing the same stuff > ClawdBot executes worse than it could Buying MacStudios to run Tier-2/3 models for "privacy" is not worth it, imo 3) Technologies develop too fast > Now you can run MiniMax 2.5 locally > In 1 month MiniMax 3 will be released > There is a big chance your $10k MacStudio will suck I am not a tech guy to say my opinion is an ultimate truth, but watching at how AI and chips and everything develop, is enough for me to understand that it's not worth it My personal FINANCIAL advice, if you are tight on budget: 1) Start with VPS 2) Don't connect Opus 4.6 from the beginning, use cheaper models to understand how the things work 3) Once you're definitely sure you understand how the things work and you actually know how ClawdBot will make /save you money - upgrade to macmini and better model Even then you can buy used M2 macmini and use services that provide api cheaper than official one (not an advice, better use only official providers) I spent $700 on a new macmini because I can afford it, I was using Claude Sonnet 4.5 as a main model because I can afford it, but if you can't, you can start with <$50 easily Follow for more(Hanzo ㊗️)