Comment by simonw
4 days ago
As others have pointed out the problem with a VPS is that it doesn't run macOS, which means it can't integrate with a bunch of popular OpenClaw tools like AppleScript and iMessage.
You can rent Mac machines in the cloud but they're expensive. Buying a Mac mini isn't a bad option.
why do you even need MacOS? Again OpenClaw works in linux and any other option of messaging is better than iMessage. As for AppleScript, if the intention is computer use. I have never seen it done to any useful result, OpenClaw or not. What will realistically be useful is driving the browser (web apps), and you don't need MacOS for it.
Because your stuff lives in the Apple ecosystem - Apple Notes, iMessage etc - and you want your claw to be able to access it.
Personally I think that's a terrible idea because of the lethal trifecta risk but it's what a lot of people want to do.