How to set up OpenClaw on Mac mini (full tutorial)
In this video, I walk step-by-step through how to set up OpenClaw (previously called Clawdbot or Moltbot) on a Mac mini, from absolute zero to a working, always-on AI agent.
You’ll see every terminal command, how to install Moltbot locally, how to connect it to Telegram, and how to verify that everything is running correctly. No skipped steps, no assumptions, and no prior server experience required.
I also explain whether you should run Moltbot / Clawdbot on a Mac mini or a VPS, including:
Security trade-offs
Monthly VPS costs
When local hardware specs matter
When a Mac Studio actually makes sense
Finally, I cover real use cases people are already testing with Moltbot, so you have ideas of what to do with it.
*What you’ll learn in this video:*
What Clawdbot (Moltbot) is and how it works
Mac mini vs VPS: pros, cons, security, and cost
Exact install commands for Moltbot on macOS
How to connect Moltbot to Telegram
How to run and health-check the Moltbot gateway
Recommended Mac specs for local LLM usage
Beginner-friendly Moltbot use cases to try first
*Who this video is for:*
People new to Clawdbot / Moltbot
Anyone who wants a self-hosted AI agent
Mac users who want a simple local setup
Builders deciding between a Mac mini and a VPS
*Notes:*
Clawdbot has recently been renamed to Moltbot. In this video, I use both names so you can follow along regardless of which one you’ve seen mentioned elsewhere.
*Terminal Commands (to follow along):*
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Hom...)"
brew install node
node -v
npm install -g pnpm
curl -fsSL https://molt.bot/install.sh | bash
clawdbot health
*Timestamps:*
00:00 - Intro (What & Why)
01:03 - Mac Mini vs VPS?
02:44 - Tutorial
08:45 - Best use cases for Clawdbot
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