Start here
Start with the computer you own
Choose one useful task before choosing equipment. Record what you own, decide what data you can use, and try a small example you can check.
Your first step can be a plan.
Our setup recipes prepare prompts for Claude or Codex using details you choose to provide. They do not inspect your computer or prove that a model will run. Unknown equipment details can stay unknown.
Choose a task
What would you like to do?
Each path starts with your existing equipment and a small, observable outcome.
- 01Work on codePrepare an equipment inventory, then ask for model and runtime candidates for one non-sensitive coding task.
- 02Work with documentsCompare local and hosted approaches, document sensitivity, and the effort needed to check the answers.
- 03Run a first experimentChoose a small lab task, define success, and make recovery part of your plan.
Use what you own
Check the route before buying.
Installed system RAM, unified memory, and dedicated GPU memory describe different resources. Record each separately and verify the exact operating system and device.
- 01Make your equipment briefUse the inventory recipe to collect missing facts through read-only checks you understand.
- 02Assess your current computerReview the limits and tradeoffs of trying local AI before adding hardware.
- 03Compare local and hosted optionsKeep data destination, cost, setup effort, and maintenance in the decision.
- 04Explore build pathsReference concepts for planning. These are not validated or available-to-order builds.
Try, check, and keep a record.
- Choose a small task and a file you are comfortable using.
- Create your equipment brief and ask the assistant to identify missing facts.
- Review the plan, data destination, and recovery steps before approving changes.
- Record what actually happened, including errors and unresolved questions.