Running Claude Code Offline on an M3 Pro with Qwen3.6
This technical guide explains how to run Claude Code locally on an M3 Pro MacBook using the Qwen3.6 model. It details the necessary hardware configurations and software fixes required to maintain privacy and performance in air-gapped environments.
Why it matters
As AI adoption grows, the ability to run powerful models locally is critical for developers working in regulated or secure environments where data privacy is paramount.
The setup, the fixes that make it work, and the hardware that sets the pace
The article is a technical tutorial focused on software engineering and hardware optimization.
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