Running OpenClaw Locally with Ollama on Apple Silicon
2026-02-24 · 10 parts · No login required
Set up a fully private, zero-cost AI assistant that never sends a byte off your machine. Covers Ollama installation, model selection, OpenClaw configuration, security hardening after the ClawHavoc supply chain attack, and performance tuning for Apple Silicon. User discretion advised.
Part 1
Running Openclaw Locally With Ollama
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Part 2
Hardware Requirements
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Part 3
Installing Ollama
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Part 4
Choosing And Pulling A Model
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Part 5
Installing Openclaw
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Part 6
Configuring Openclaw For Local-Only Operation
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Part 7
Security Hardening
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Part 8
Using Openclaw
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Part 9
Troubleshooting
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Part 10
Performance Tuning And End-To-End Testing
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