What Gets Installed
Your complete AI stack.
Configured and ready.
Every HKMAC AI setup includes a curated stack of open-source AI tools, optimized for your specific hardware. Here is exactly what we install, configure, and optimize.
System & Security
Hardened macOS configuration to protect your data from day one.
Security Configuration
- ✓ FileVault full-disk encryption enabled
- ✓ macOS Firewall activated
- ✓ Automatic security updates configured
- ✓ Network monitoring (outbound connection control)
Backup Strategy
- ✓ Time Machine automated local backups
- ✓ Encrypted offsite backup configuration
- ✓ Restore procedure documented and tested
AI Models & Runtime
Local LLM infrastructure — models selected and optimized for your hardware tier.
AI Models & Runtime
- Ollama — LLM runtime engine
- Llama 3.1 — General-purpose language model
- Mistral / Mixtral — High-performance language model
- DeepSeek Coder — Coding-optimized model
- Codestral — Mistral coding model
- Nomic Embed — Text embeddings for RAG
- LLaVA 34B — Vision model (image understanding)
Creative & Productivity
- Stable Diffusion — Local image generation
- ComfyUI — Visual workflow for image AI
- Whisper — Speech-to-text transcription
- Continue.dev — AI code assistant
- PrivateGPT — Document analysis (RAG)
- Open WebUI — Browser-based chat interface
Automation & Infrastructure
- n8n — Workflow automation platform
- Docker — Container runtime for services
- MLX — Apple Silicon ML framework
- PostgreSQL — Production database
- Redis — Cache and task queue
Exact tools and model sizes vary by tier and hardware. All software is open-source.
Step-by-Step Workflows
Every step. Every technology.
See exactly how we build your AI stack.
Complete transparency — here is every step we take to set up each of the 14 AI technologies on your HKMAC AI workstation.
3-Day Personal AI Setup Timeline
Personal Setup Calendar
Select your expected order date or delivery date — the calendar auto-adjusts to show your personalised 3-day setup schedule.
Setup begins the day after delivery. Pick either date — the other adjusts automatically.
Master 5-Day Delivery Timeline
End-to-End Delivery Calendar
Select your expected order date or delivery date — the calendar auto-adjusts to show your personalised 5-day setup schedule.
Setup begins the day after delivery. Pick either date — the other adjusts automatically.
2 Service Modes
📦 Ship & Configure
- Purchase your Mac through HKMAC AI
- We pre-configure everything in our Hong Kong lab
- Ship your ready-to-use AI workstation anywhere
- Includes in-person handoff session + training
- Pricing: Hardware + 10% AI service + shipping
💼 AI Advisory & Strategy
- AI readiness assessment for your organization
- Technology roadmap and architecture planning
- Tool selection and vendor evaluation
- Team training curriculum design
- Ongoing AI strategy consulting
- Pricing: Hourly or retainer-based
Intelligent Automation
OpenClaw + n8n.
The brain that thinks. The engine that executes.
Combine an AI agent that reasons with a workflow engine that acts. All running locally on your Mac — no cloud APIs, no subscriptions.
OpenClaw — The Brain
Open-source AI gateway that connects your local LLM to WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, and 19+ channels. It handles intent parsing, conversation memory, and multi-step reasoning — powered by Ollama on your Mac.
n8n — The Hands
Visual workflow automation with 400+ integrations — email, CRM, databases, APIs, file systems, and more. Deterministic execution: same trigger, same result, every time. Self-hosted on your Mac.
How They Work Together
Real-World Workflow Examples
Smart Email Triage
AI reads your incoming emails, judges urgency, and routes them automatically.
- n8n: Monitors inbox for new emails
- OpenClaw: Reads content, classifies urgency & intent
- n8n: Routes urgent → Slack, routine → auto-reply, rest → archive
Customer Support Bot
Handle customer enquiries on WhatsApp with AI understanding and real data lookups.
- OpenClaw: Receives WhatsApp message, understands the question
- n8n: Looks up order status in CRM / database
- OpenClaw: Composes natural-language reply with the data
Automated Reporting
Generate weekly business reports with AI-written summaries — sent automatically.
- n8n: Pulls data from databases & APIs on schedule
- OpenClaw: Analyses trends, writes executive summary
- n8n: Formats report and sends via email or Slack
Document Processing
Auto-process contracts, invoices, and PDFs — extract key data and file it.
- n8n: Watches folder for new documents
- OpenClaw: Extracts key information & summarises content
- n8n: Saves structured data to Notion or local database
Meeting Coordinator
Schedule meetings via natural language on any messaging platform.
- OpenClaw: Parses "Schedule a call with John next Tuesday"
- n8n: Checks calendar, finds available slot
- n8n: Sends calendar invite and confirms via chat
DevOps Alert Analyst
Monitor servers and get AI-powered incident analysis in Slack.
- n8n: Monitors uptime, error logs, and health checks
- OpenClaw: Analyses error patterns, suggests root cause
- n8n: Posts analysis to Slack and triggers remediation