Gateway, multi-channel routing and automation tasks — on dedicated Mac nodes
This page outlines the approach and key considerations for deploying OpenClaw on ZekVPS bare-metal Mac; step-by-step guides will be published on the blog.
These are topic areas, not an article list; detailed tutorials will appear in blog updates.
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Chain triggers, routing, execution, and callbacks into an auditable pipeline; compute runs on datacenter Mac hardware, independent of your local environment.
Manage multi-channel, multi-agent bindings and routing via Gateway; node pairing, pending/approve flows, and other processes run natively on macOS, making Apple toolchain integration seamless.
Xcode builds, code signing, simulators, and some agent toolchains depend on macOS. Cloud servers provide predictable dedicated compute and a fixed egress, ideal for 24/7 permanent Gateway or CI nodes.
Local machine handles orchestration and triggering; datacenter Mac takes on builds, daemon persistence, and channel callbacks. Certificates and local state stay on the dedicated node, isolated from others.
Bare-metal isolation, fixed egress, and multi-region deployment let Gateway and execution nodes be placed by use case.
Full Mac mini dedicated — certificates, daemons, and local state are isolated from others.
Webhooks, Telegram/Discord callbacks, and cross-region pulls use a dedicated line — latency is more predictable.
Gateway and execution nodes can be placed by proximity — e.g. US East gateway + Asia-Pacific VNC verification.
Trial by the day; monthly/quarterly for permanent Gateway or CI. Disk and Thunderbolt can be added as needed.
The following are topic area descriptions to help you map to your use case; tutorials will be published on the Blog · OpenClaw.
Official script / npm path, onboarding and Gateway health check; SSH/VNC connectivity as the verification baseline.
Differences between SSH tunnel and wss direct connection, daemon/launchd persistence, and common Web Chat troubleshooting.
Bindings, node pairing, Telegram/Discord channel placement, and multi-agent task distribution.
Node selection for Singapore/Japan/South Korea/Hong Kong/US East; 16GB vs 24GB, disk add-ons, and multi-machine daisy-chain topology.
Chain xcodebuild, pre-release checks, and callback notifications into a fixed pipeline — fewer manual clicks.
Common issues: exit 127, pending pairing, cross-region fetch, and cache drift — mapped to likely causes.
Steps vary by version and network environment; the following is the typical sequence on ZekVPS.
Choose M4 memory, disk, datacenter, and billing cycle on the pricing page; try a daily rental first to test latency and build speed.
Retrieve credentials from the dashboard after provisioning; use VNC for graphical verification, SSH for installing packages and viewing logs.
Follow the official guide for onboarding, Gateway setup, and channel binding; launchd is recommended for persistence.
Integrate with CI, notification channels, or agent workflows; plan Gateway and execution node placement for multi-machine setups.
From daily trials to permanent Gateway — choose configuration and datacenter in one step on the pricing page.