PocketClawvol. 1 · 2026

Robin Monteiro

Developer, writer, founder of PocketClaw. Working on self-hosted AI since 2024. Based in Europe.

Background

I started PocketClaw in late 2025 as a hardware experiment — could a $20 phone from 2015 host a real AI gateway? After 60+ field modifications, the answer was yes. The project pivoted in April 2026 when the writing turned out to matter more than the phone. The brand stayed.

Before PocketClaw, I worked across web infrastructure and developer tools. I've shipped production systems at small companies and bigger ones. I read documentation. I write things down. I run my own servers because it's how I learn.

What I write about

  • Self-hosted AI agents — comparisons, audits, migrations
  • Pocket AI — running AI on portable hardware
  • Security for self-hosted infrastructure
  • Hardware reviews focused on real-world workloads
  • Edge AI deployment patterns

What I don't write about

  • AI hype — too crowded, too noisy
  • Hosted AI products (OpenAI Assistants etc.) — not my niche
  • Generic developer-productivity content — covered well elsewhere

Recent articles

Full archive at /guides.

Talks and interviews

Available for technical podcasts and conferences on self-hosted AI, security, edge computing. Email contact@pocketclaw.dev for booking.

How to reach me

I read every email. I respond within five working days. I prefer short emails to long ones.


See: about PocketClaw, how I test, affiliate disclosure.