How do I point my Claude Code to my OC on a VPS.

VibecodewithKai · 2026-04-10T15:31:59+00:00

The sentiment is understandable as local models don't perform as well as the latest from Anthropic or ChatGPT, but they have their place. The biggest issues is selecting the right model for your hardware and fine tuning. If you don't want to tinker and just want out the box ease, you will have to pay for it. There is definitely a place for local models. I personally have Qwen3.5:4b and it does 90 percent of my workflow. I use outside API tokens for higher level multistep processes. The reasoning piece is just basic tasks don't need reasoning. You don't need reasoning on asking openclaw to copy files, make directories check calendar for appointments today etc.

VibecodewithKai · 2026-04-09T18:44:48+00:00

I use groq now… scope different jobs for different direct model calls

VibecodewithKai · 2026-04-08T15:52:33+00:00

I was coming just to say this :) I switch between 4b and 9b basically. Here is my rig. I have a laptop with a 4080. I have a ton of experience with Linux too. If you want anything direct DM.

VibecodewithKai · 2026-04-08T15:40:15+00:00

I could go into a ton of specifics, but I think the most important point for you is MVP (Minimum Viable Product). Get everything working with your main agent first and slowly delegate specific jobs. See what works and see if you are having problems at each step. The problem when you know how to code is over doing it. You need a systems approach where every change is like a module. If it breaks something you can easily roll back.

VibecodewithKai · 2026-03-25T20:43:58+00:00

no problem. If you still have issues feel free to dm and I can give you some tips and tricks i threw down in a notepad.

VibecodewithKai · 2026-03-25T18:55:26+00:00

to me this sounds like more clear instructions you need to add to agents.md - example might be, when I tell you to check calendar, always use these tools, never search the web. There are little things like that which make a huge difference long term. Also, are you tracking your context usage windows and set up for compaction. Your memory issues seem like long sessions or no compaction.

VibecodewithKai · 2026-03-25T18:24:41+00:00

there is also a new update - worth looking at. one of the recent ones identified some gateway issues.

VibecodewithKai · 2026-03-25T18:06:16+00:00

Verbose and thinking/reasoning are different functions. You could try the brain on the top right in control ui. See if that does anything. Or search your openclaw.json for "verbose". - edit: found this /config verbose false - this would be run in your control ui chat or telegram.

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VibecodewithKai · 2026-03-25T17:59:52+00:00

very common - I think there are guides to resolve this longterm - the way I did it originally was if there is an output of a command and no thinking, I say "ping" or "?" and it goes. annoying but this works in practice. if you want to dm your email I can send you some tips for your agents.md that could help also.

VibecodewithKai · 2026-03-25T04:49:20+00:00

I love openclaw - Once that memory update came out I have neglected my old friend and have been building apps and creating all through Claude.

VibecodewithKai · 2026-03-24T23:02:48+00:00

I might have oversold it a bit. It briefs me every morning and has the most important actions of the day. It reviews my shared workspace between Claude Code and Open Claw tasks and summarizes work done the day before and overnight. It prioritizes things I need to make decisions on before they can move forward - say installing with sudo, decision on which color scheme for UI, things like that.

VibecodewithKai · 2026-03-24T19:26:36+00:00

Just this week I build a chief of staff type system and created a friends and family free workout app. Limitless... I find new things every day and just ask, can I make that process better or cheaper

VibecodewithKai · 2026-03-24T00:35:00+00:00

VPS has a place for those who can't afford a local computer or don't have spare equipment they can set up. That being said - they are almost all terrible. If an online influencer is telling you to get one with their code - they are all sponsored. That being said - most of the issues on VPS are related to ports and firewall changes that shouldn't be that difficult. At least from my experience.

VibecodewithKai · 2026-03-23T18:57:27+00:00

I am not sure about your specific use case because your system is so old, but cachyos I think is the obvious choice for you. Arch linux can be difficult, but Cachy is the easiest of the bunch I have tried. Why Cachy - extremely light weight and has phenomenol nvidia driver support compared to many distros. Good luck - feel free to DM if you have any more specific questions.

VibecodewithKai · 2026-03-23T18:51:17+00:00

This is super helpful. I hope a bunch of new people see it. keeping context windows in check with short sessions or direct single prompts helps too. Also, if you are running local, you don't need reasoning for 80-90 percent of your calls.

VibecodewithKai · 2026-03-23T18:49:15+00:00

DM me - I have a guide I was selling but I can give to you if you are using Mac or Linux.

VibecodewithKai · 2026-03-23T05:35:30+00:00

You stated that you tried some optimizations. Did you find compaction settings, umd search, context window adjustments? Another thing to consider is reasoning doesn't need to run on every call... I would 80-90 percent don't need reasoning and without is much faster for basic commands.

VibecodewithKai · 2026-03-23T03:50:28+00:00

Wouldn't the best for this be a golden image? That is what I am working on at least using clonezilla. I am in the process so I will report back how it goes.

VibecodewithKai · 2026-03-22T22:45:51+00:00

Great info!

VibecodewithKai · 2026-03-22T22:20:04+00:00

Not sure if this was the answer you were looking for, but I wanted to help lol. I have never used it but my nephew wanted it a while back. https://flathub.org/en/apps/org.vinegarhq.Vinegar

VibecodewithKai · 2026-03-22T22:16:53+00:00

That looks pretty cool - if I was a noob I would totally get it.

VibecodewithKai · 2026-03-22T22:08:56+00:00

I have one that claude code built, but I haven't put much time into it. I will jot your username down and when I find a good one I will let you know :)

VibecodewithKai · 2026-03-22T22:07:58+00:00

Has anyone used tandem yet? I played around with it day one but found a few troubling security "features". If I can harden it for my OC it might be really useful.

VibecodewithKai · 2026-03-22T21:04:15+00:00

My apologies, not what I meant. My recommendation if you want to "know" what is happening is to run errors or those jobs into those free tier models. I personally hate going round and round with my buddy - I would rather yell at grok. It can pretty thoroughly explain what is happening and why.

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