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2026-04-17

Run OpenClaw with Gemma 4: Your Private AI Agent

Launch your own private AI agent using OpenClaw and Google's Gemma 4. No cloud, no subscription, your data never leaves your device.

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Step 1: Install Ollama

Ollama is the engine that runs AI models locally on your machine. Go to ollama.com/download and install it. Takes about 2 minutes.

macOS

Download from ollama.com/download and install like any normal app.

Windows

Download from ollama.com/download and run the installer.

Linux

Run this command in your terminal.

curl -fsSL ollama.com/install.sh | sh
ollama --version
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Step 2: Download Gemma 4 (Optional)

Download Gemma 4 26B A4B directly to your device. This step is optional because Step 3 can handle it automatically.

ollama pull gemma4:26b
Model size: ~18GB download. Ensure stable internet connection.
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Step 3: Launch OpenClaw With Gemma 4

Run this single command. OpenClaw installs itself and launches with Gemma 4 as the backend automatically.

ollama launch openclaw --model gemma4:26b
Your own private AI is now live on your laptop! No cloud, no subscription, complete privacy.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

OpenClaw command not found

Ensure Ollama is installed correctly and the command 'ollama' is in your PATH. Restart your terminal after installation.

Model not found error

Run 'ollama pull gemma4:26b' manually first, or check available models with 'ollama list'.

Out of memory / very slow

Gemma 4 26B requires 32GB RAM. For 16GB systems, try smaller models first like 'gemma4:4b' or 'gemma4:12b'.

Port already in use

Another Ollama instance is running. Kill existing processes with 'pkill ollama' or restart your machine.

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