ClawdBot System Requirements

Hardware and software specifications for optimal ClawdBot performance.

📋 Requirements Guide

📊 Requirements Overview

ClawdBot is lightweight and runs on most modern systems. Requirements vary based on usage.

💻 Hardware Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Cloud AI Only)

Component Minimum Recommended
CPU 2 cores, 1.5 GHz 4+ cores, 2.5 GHz
RAM 2GB 8GB
Storage 2GB free 10GB+ free (SSD)
Network Broadband internet 10+ Mbps

Local AI Models (Ollama)

Model Size RAM Required Recommended Hardware
7-8B models 8GB M1 Mac, 16GB RAM PC
13B models 16GB M2 Pro, 32GB RAM PC
70B models 48GB+ Mac Studio, High-end workstation

⚙️ Software Requirements

Operating Systems

  • ✅ macOS: 12 (Monterey) or later
  • ✅ Windows: 10/11 with WSL2
  • ✅ Linux: Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 11+, Arch, Fedora

Required Software

  • Node.js: v22.0.0 or later (LTS recommended)
  • npm: v10.0.0 or later
  • Git: 2.30+ (optional, for GitHub features)

Optional Dependencies

  • Docker: 20.10+ (for containerized deployment)
  • Chromium/Chrome: Latest (for browser automation)
  • Ollama: Latest (for local AI models)

🎯 Use Case Scenarios

Scenario 1: Personal Use (Cloud AI)

Recommended Setup:

  • Any modern laptop/desktop
  • 4GB RAM
  • Claude or Gemini API
  • Cost: $5-15/month (API only)

Scenario 2: 24/7 Server (Mac Mini)

Recommended Setup:

  • Mac Mini M1 (2020) or later
  • 8GB RAM
  • 256GB SSD
  • Cost: $500 one-time + $8/month API

See: Mac Mini Server Guide

Scenario 3: Local AI (Privacy-Focused)

Recommended Setup:

  • Desktop PC or Mac Studio
  • 32GB RAM
  • NVIDIA GPU (optional, for faster inference)
  • Ollama with Llama 3 13B
  • Cost: Hardware only, no API fees

Scenario 4: Cloud Deployment (AWS)

Recommended Setup:

  • AWS EC2 t3.small
  • 2 vCPU, 2GB RAM
  • 20GB SSD
  • Cost: $15/month + API fees

See: AWS Deployment Guide

❓ Requirements FAQ

Can I run ClawdBot on a Raspberry Pi?
Technically yes (Raspberry Pi 4 8GB), but performance will be limited. A used laptop or Mac Mini is better.
Do I need a GPU?
No, unless running local AI models with Ollama. Cloud APIs don't require GPU.
How much internet bandwidth do I need?
Minimal. API calls are small. 5+ Mbps is sufficient for most use cases.
Can I run ClawdBot on a VPS?
Absolutely! Any VPS with 1GB+ RAM and Node.js support works. DigitalOcean, Linode, Vultr all work great.

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