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title: "Can OpenClaw run locally?"  
description: "Can OpenClaw run locally?"  
author: "Ravi Vishwakarma"  
published: 2026-03-12  
updated: 2026-04-09  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/forum/162060/can-openclaw-run-locally  
category: "artificial intelligence"  
tags: ["artificial intelligence"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Can OpenClaw run locally?

**Can [OpenClaw](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/162061/what-is-tool-plugin-system-in-openclaw) run locally?**

## Replies

### Reply by Anubhav Sharma

**Yes, OpenClaw can be run locally**, offering a fully self-hosted personal AI assistant that can manage tasks without external API keys. It is commonly set up using Ollama to run local Large Language Models (LLMs) on machines with NVIDIA GPUs, AMD GPUs, or standard CPUs.\
**Key Aspects of Running OpenClaw Locally:**

- **Local Setup Requirements:** You can run it for free by installing

Ollama

- and utilizing local models like Qwen or Llama, which allows the agent to function entirely offline.
- **Performance & Hardware:** While it can run on limited hardware like a Raspberry Pi, a capable PC (Windows/WSL2, Mac, or Linux) is recommended for better performance.
- **Integration:** It connects to apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Discord, providing a secure, private AI experience.
- **Security:** Running locally ensures your data remains on your machine, although some users prefer deploying it on a separate, dedicated machine or server for enhanced security.


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