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I Bought 4 Mac Minis to Run My AI Agents (OpenClaw Setup & Tutorial)

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Tech setup & purpose (OpenClaw on multiple Mac minis)

  • The creator (Kevin Builds) launches OpenClaw on four Mac minis to run AI agent workflows continuously.
  • They report OpenClaw previously handling a full “video production system”:
    • research → scripting → voiceover → B-roll/video editing
  • Claimed results: ~4 million views in a month.

Why use 4 Mac minis

  • The goal is scaling parallel tasks by running multiple agent instances/workflows instead of relying on a single machine.

Tutorial: Set up a Mac mini from scratch for OpenClaw

Browser/account isolation for security

  • Download Chrome
  • Sign in using a dummy/burner email to avoid personal information

Remote access with Jump Desktop (streaming multiple minis)

  • Install Jump Desktop
    • Purchased from the Mac App Store for about $35 one-time
  • Use Jump Desktop to stream/control all Mac minis from a MacBook Pro

Prevent sleep/disconnect

  • Configure Screen Lock / Screen Saver settings so the Mac mini never turns off
  • Ensure the system stays awake (changes require a password)

No-monitor workaround (dummy HDMI adapters)

  • Order a dummy HDMI adapter (example: 4K 120 Hz)
  • This makes the Mac minis behave as if a monitor is connected, keeping them usable remotely

Tutorial: Install OpenClaw via Terminal + Homebrew

  • Steps include:
    • Open Terminal via Spotlight
    • Copy the OpenClaw website install command/script into Terminal
    • Use sudo before the command
  • Install process:
    • Includes Homebrew and OpenClaw
    • Takes roughly 5–10 minutes

Important installer prompt guidance

  • If the installer asks a key question:
    • Select “yes”
  • Choosing “no” may force a restart/recovery, and the creator recommends getting guidance to return to setup.

Tutorial: Quick start + choosing models via OpenRouter

Quick start configuration

  • Select OpenRouter as the model provider
  • Create an OpenRouter account (free) and generate an API key
  • Add the OpenRouter API key into OpenClaw on each Mac mini

Model selection

  • Uses “4.6” as an onboarding option on all machines
  • Cost and preference notes:
    • Avoid Opus due to expense
    • Prefer Sonnet for onboarding
  • Plan to switch later after training/onboarding:
    • Haiku / Gemini Flash

API key handling / cost note

  • Creating keys is straightforward, but the creator emphasizes:
    • Store keys securely
    • Avoid leaving them in plain/unprotected locations

Telegram bot integration (for talking to the agent)

  • Recommends using Telegram for channels/communication

Bot setup via BotFather

  • Install Telegram on your phone
  • Start/mention @BotFather
  • Send /newbot
  • Provide:
    • bot name
    • bot username (underscore + “bot” format)
  • Copy the resulting bot token/key into OpenClaw

Skipped/optional setup steps initially

  • Provider and Skills configuration can be deferred

“Hatching” / interface

  • Select Open WebUI as the local chat/testing interface
  • Telegram pairing code may be required, then Telegram chat is enabled inside Open WebUI

Optional monetizable “skills” (group/community)

  • Mentions a pre-built “skills” package available in a group/community
  • Claim: it can help users avoid spending thousands in API credits by not building skills from scratch
  • Creator’s use case: OpenClaw for real agency automation tasks, not just simple email checking

Main speakers / sources

  • Speaker: Kevin (Kevin Builds)

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