Hello, this is SuperTommi! Today, I want to share a practical guide on how to transform a simple Windows 11 Mini PC into a high-performance, 24/7 autonomous AI agent server using OpenClaw. This guide is based on a real-world scenario where I remotely set up an agent for a family member in Seoul from my office in Auckland.
Why Use a Mini PC? ๐ฅ๏ธ
Mini PCs are affordable, energy-efficient, and surprisingly powerful. By installing OpenClaw, you can have a dedicated AI assistant that handles your emails, manages your calendar, and performs market research without cluttering your main workstation.
Step 1: Enable WSL2 (The Secret Sauce) ๐ ๏ธ
To run OpenClaw reliably on Windows, we use the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2). This gives you a native Linux environment inside Windows.
- Open PowerShell (Admin).
- Run:
wsl --install - Restart your computer when prompted.
Step 2: Install OpenClaw in Ubuntu ๐ฆ
Once Ubuntu is installed, open the terminal and follow these steps to install the OpenClaw engine:
# Update system
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
# Install Node.js (v22.x)
curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_22.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs
# Install OpenClaw
sudo npm install -g openclaw
# Run Onboarding
openclaw onboardStep 3: Connecting Your Agent ๐ฑ
An agent is only useful if you can talk to it. For this setup, we connected a Telegram Bot. Go to @BotFather to get your token, then run:
openclaw channels add --channel telegram --token YOUR_TOKENFinal Thoughts ๐ก
Setting up an AI agent on a Mini PC is a game-changer for personal productivity. Whether it’s for summarizing news or managing business data, having a dedicated ‘brain’ running 24/7 opens up endless possibilities. If you’ve been curious about Agentic Workflows, this is the perfect place to start.
For more AI automation guides and tech insights, follow me here at supertommi.com. Happy automating! ๐๐