📚 Guides

Step-by-step guides to get your AI agent running

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Your First AI Agent in 30 Minutes

From zero to a working AI agent on your Mac Mini. No coding experience needed.

Beginner
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Setting Up Ollama for Local LLMs

Install and configure Ollama to run open-source models locally.

Beginner
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Secure Remote Access with Tailscale

Access your agent from anywhere without exposing it to the internet.

Intermediate

Optimizing Local Model Performance

Quantization, context length, and batch size — get the most from your hardware.

Advanced
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AI Agent + Home Automation

Connect your AI agent to Home Assistant for voice-controlled smart home.

Intermediate
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Cloud vs Local: Cost Calculator

When does local hardware pay for itself vs. cloud API costs?

Guide