Why Mac Mini for Moltbot?
The Mac Mini, especially with the M4 chip, is perfect for running Moltbot 24/7:
- 38 TOPS via 16-core Neural Engine
- 2x faster local LLM reasoning vs M1/M2
- 40% lower idle power consumption
- Compact, quiet, always-on design
Recommended Configuration
- Mac Mini M4 or M4 Pro
- 32-48GB unified memory
- 1TB SSD for model caching
- Ethernet connection
macOS Configuration for 24/7 Operation
- Create a dedicated user account for Moltbot
- Enable automatic login in System Preferences
- Disable sleep mode in Energy Saver
- Enable Remote Login (SSH) for headless access
- Enable auto-restart after power failure