Guide for running OpenClaw with a local LLM on a Mac mini

A setup guide is available for running a with on a Mac mini. It was tested on macOS machines with 16GB to 24GB of memory.

The guide uses a version of qwen 3.5 and configures it specifically for . It also includes a so the setup can be checked after installation.

The goal is to reduce the friction of getting a working with . People who run into problems are asked to report them in the comments.

Key points

  • Tested on macOS with 16GB to 24GB of memory.
  • Uses a qwen 3.5 model configured for .
  • Includes a to confirm the setup works.
  • Aims to make setup less painful.
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