Does MonkeyCode require a GPU?
The published minimums for the console and development-environment host list CPU, memory, and storage, not a required GPU. Whether you need a GPU depends on where model inference runs.
Important context
If you connect to an external or hosted model API, the provider runs inference. If you choose to run models locally, GPU and memory needs come from that model, not from the platform minimums.
| Published minimums | CPU, memory, and storage (no GPU listed) |
|---|---|
| GPU need | Determined by where model inference runs |
| External or hosted models | Provider runs inference |
| Local models | Add their own GPU and memory requirements |
What to do next
Decide the model route first, then size hardware for the model, not just for the MonkeyCode platform minimums.