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+# Requirements
+
+## System
+
+| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
+|---|---|---|
+| OS | Windows 10, macOS 12, Ubuntu 22.04 | Linux (Ubuntu 22.04+) |
+| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+ |
+| Storage | 10 GB free | 20 GB+ (for models) |
+| CPU | x86_64, 4 cores | 8+ cores |
+| GPU | None (CPU-only works) | NVIDIA GPU w/ CUDA |
+
+---
+
+## Software
+
+| Tool | Version | Install |
+|---|---|---|
+| Ollama | 0.1.32+ | https://ollama.com/download |
+| cloudflared | 2024.x+ | https://developers.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-one/connections/connect-networks/downloads/ |
+| Obsidian | 1.0+ | https://obsidian.md |
+| BMO Chatbot Plugin | Latest | Obsidian Community Plugins |
+
+---
+
+## Accounts & Access
+
+- Cloudflare account (free tier is sufficient)
+- Domain managed by Cloudflare DNS (required for tunnel hostname)
+
+---
+
+## Network
+
+- Outbound internet access on port 443 (HTTPS)
+- No inbound ports need to be opened — Cloudflare Tunnel handles all routing
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