Daniel Mercer
Cloud Deployment Strategist
Focuses on VPS sizing, production deployment patterns, and operational readiness for autonomous agent workloads.
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How to Host OpenClaw on Hetzner for Solo Builders
A practical solo-builder guide to running OpenClaw on Hetzner with the right server shape, safer admin access, and a simple path to keeping it online.
OpenClaw VPS Requirements for Browser-Based Agents on Hetzner
A sizing guide for running OpenClaw browser agents on Hetzner, including CPU, RAM, storage, and the point where browser work stops fitting on tiny VPS plans.
OpenClaw VPS Security Checklist for Startups on Hetzner
A practical security checklist for startup teams running OpenClaw on Hetzner, with hardening steps for SSH, secrets, approvals, backups, and browser-based agent work.
OpenClaw Upgrade Guide: 2026.5.12 Stable vs 2026.5.16 Beta
A practical guide for choosing between OpenClaw 2026.5.12 stable and the 2026.5.16 beta releases, with test and rollback checklists for private deployments.
Best VPS for OpenClaw and Autonomous Agents: What to Check Before You Deploy
A practical buyer's guide to choosing a VPS for OpenClaw and autonomous agent workloads, including isolation, root access, networking, storage, and model-routing considerations.
How to Run OpenClaw on a Private VPS Without Exposing Your Keys or Local Files
A practical guide to self-hosting OpenClaw on a private VPS with tighter isolation, safer key handling, and less risk than running an autonomous agent on your personal laptop.