Mac mini
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. I want to learn all the ins and outs about the Mac mini, how many people are using it, what version Mac mini they use, what kinds of things they are doing with it. Very specific and well structured in the summary.
. I want to learn all the ins and outs about the Mac mini, how many people are using it, what version Mac mini they use, what kinds of things they are doing with it. Very specific and well structured in the summary.
Solution
- M4: multiple folks bought one “specifically to run OpenClaw”, often because it’s quiet, power-efficient, and good value for an always-on machine.
- M4 Pro (48–64GB): shows up in two main patterns:
1) “I want serious local inference / lots of local models available”
2) “Hybrid architecture” (gateway elsewhere + Mac mini serves local models over the network)
- Often paired with chat channels like Telegram/Discord/WhatsApp/iMessage (varies by person).
Why Mac mini works well here
- The gateway itself is relatively lightweight when you’re using cloud models.
- Stability + uptime matter more than raw CPU.
- M4 Pro (48–64GB): shows up in two main patterns:
1) “I want serious local inference / lots of local models available”
2) “Hybrid architecture” (gateway elsewhere + Mac mini serves local models over the network)
Intel Mac mini (still appears)
- At least one person reported running on a 2011 Intel Mac mini (16GB) running Linux, which is a strong data point that hardware can be ancient if you’re mostly using cloud models.3) What people are doing with Mac minis (use-case clusters)
A) “Dedicated always-on gateway” (most common)
- Mac mini as a 24/7 home for the Gateway (quiet, low-maintenance, easy to leave running).- Often paired with chat channels like Telegram/Discord/WhatsApp/iMessage (varies by person).
Why Mac mini works well here
- The gateway itself is relatively lightweight when you’re using cloud models.
- Stability + uptime matter more than raw CPU.
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