# Requirements

## System (Ollama)

| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10, macOS 12, Ubuntu 22.04 | Linux (Ubuntu 24.04+) |
| 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 (RTX 3060 12GB X2) |

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## 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 |

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## Accounts & Access

- Cloudflare account (free tier is sufficient)
- Domain managed by Cloudflare DNS (required for tunnel hostname)

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## Network

- Outbound internet access on port 443 (HTTPS)
- No inbound ports need to be opened — Cloudflare Tunnel handles all routing and acts as reverse proxy