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Developer runs 24/7 AI agents on a $599 Mac Mini to automate workflow
A developer built a multi-agent AI system running on a Mac Mini, Windows PC, and Ubuntu server to automate daily tasks like email summaries, code generation, and article drafting. The Mac Mini acts as the orchestrator, handling lightweight queries and routing tasks to specialized agents. The setup costs under $600 for the Mac Mini, with existing hardware for heavy lifting.
Meridian48 take
While impressive as a DIY project, the reliance on local hardware limits scalability and may not justify the complexity for most developers.
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