Decouple Agents and Models: Run Your Agent on a Raspberry Pi
max_paperclips · x · 2026-08-10
The author points out that your AI agent and the underlying LLM do not need to be deployed on the same machine. The agent framework itself is typically lightweight and only needs the address of the machine hosting the model to make remote calls.
For instance, developers can run the agent logic on a Raspberry Pi while utilizing a nearby machine with 96GB of memory to run the actual model. Additionally, the author shares a memory tier guide for running local models, helping users determine the maximum model size based on their hardware memory (from old laptops to pro-grade gear). Mac users are advised to target a lower tier to account for system memory overhead.
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