From 6a9d7f7a019502e69acb6026858e8d3181a7d6a2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Peter Steinberger Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:50:22 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] docs: clarify node host sizing --- docs/help/faq.md | 5 +++-- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/help/faq.md b/docs/help/faq.md index 5130d0bd1..49f8b5c3d 100644 --- a/docs/help/faq.md +++ b/docs/help/faq.md @@ -756,8 +756,9 @@ Docs: [Nodes](/nodes), [Gateway protocol](/gateway/protocol), [macOS remote mode ### Is there a benefit to using a node on my personal laptop instead of SSH from a VPS? Yes — nodes are the first‑class way to reach your laptop from a remote Gateway, and they -unlock more than shell access. The Gateway runs on macOS/Linux (Windows via WSL2), so a common -setup is an always‑on host (VPS/home box/Pi) plus your laptop as a node. +unlock more than shell access. The Gateway runs on macOS/Linux (Windows via WSL2) and is +lightweight (a small VPS or Raspberry Pi-class box is fine; 4 GB RAM is plenty), so a common +setup is an always‑on host plus your laptop as a node. - **No inbound SSH required.** Nodes connect out to the Gateway WebSocket and use device pairing. - **Safer execution controls.** `system.run` is gated by node allowlists/approvals on that laptop.