Set up a local AI agent in 45–90 minutes.

A printable 5-phase checklist for going from “I should probably learn agents” to a private local assistant running on your Mac. No fluff, no giant course, no data-broker middleman.

• Install Ollama and pick the right local model for your Mac
• Give the agent memory, personality, and useful operating rules
• Connect basic tools safely: files, web, calendar, automations
• Turn it into a daily briefing / research / content assistant
• Includes troubleshooting table and model size reference