Recommended gear
What we run it on ourselves.
None of this is required. If you have a Windows computer you own that can stay on, that's all you need. These are the three things we bought for our own setup.
A small computer that stays on: Beelink SER8 mini PC
Your agent does its scheduled work while the computer is on. If your laptop travels with you or sleeps at night, a small box on your desk that never shuts off is the easy fix. Ours is the Beelink SER8: Windows 11 Pro, 32 GB of memory, 1 TB of storage, small and quiet. It's more computer than the job needs, so it should last. See it on Amazon →
A battery backup: APC Back-UPS 600 (BE600M1)
A power flicker that reboots your computer in the middle of a job can leave a half-written note behind. This plugs in between the wall and the computer, rides through short outages, and protects against surges. It's small, cheap, and does one job well. See it on Amazon →
A security key: YubiKey 5 NFC
Your agent works inside your email and your Claude account, so those logins matter more than they used to. With a security key, a stolen password alone won't get anyone in. It works over USB and taps on your phone. We use one on every account that runs the business. See it on Amazon →
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