Put adedicated physical Mac
into your team workflow

MacWorker provides remotely accessible Apple Silicon physical nodes. Each order maps to a clearly specified Mac mini configuration—non-virtualized, with no shared compute resources—and supports daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly use.

Configure your order in about 4 minutes Billed in USD Live regional availability
MW NODE WORKBENCH / PHYSICAL CLUSTER
Illustration of MacWorker’s Mac mini physical node cluster and remote connection workbench
ssh mw-nodeCONNECTED
mw@forge-m4 ~ % system_profiler SPHardwareDataType
Model Name: Mac mini
Chip: Apple M4
Memory: 16 GB
mw@forge-m4 ~ % xcodebuild -version
Xcode 16.2
Forge M4 · SG ONLINE
CPU18%
MEMORY7.4GB
Apple SiliconFixed M4 and M4 Pro models
Dedicated physical nodeNon-virtualized, with no shared compute resources
Flexible usage termsDaily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly billing
Xcode Git SSH Fastlane Automated workflows
Physical node model

You operate a Mac assigned specifically to you

Configuration, connectivity, and environment state are organized around a single physical node—ideal for teams that need a fixed toolchain, build caches, project dependencies, and reproducible experiment environments.

Dedicated hardware

The chip, memory, and SSD correspond to a fixed physical Mac mini, with no node resources shared with other accounts. The configuration your team sees is the configuration actually assigned—no virtual CPU or shared-memory calculations required.

NODE INVENTORY03 ASSIGNED
Forge M4M4 / 16GB / 256GBONLINE
Studio M4M4 / 24GB / 512GBONLINE
Atlas M4 ProM4 PRO / 64GB / 2TBREADY

Remote access

Use a browser-based remote desktop for graphical tasks such as Xcode, or connect via SSH for terminals, scripts, and automation. Switch between both methods by task instead of limiting your workflow to one client.

REMOTE DESKTOPCONNECTED · 42ms
Last login: Thu 09:24:18
mw@studio ~ % git status
On branch release/2.8
nothing to commit
mw@studio ~ % _

Persistent environment

Tool versions, dependency caches, and project files remain on the same node until your selected term ends and the node is released. Continuous builds and repeated experiments do not require reinstalling every dependency from scratch.

WORKSPACE STATESYNCED 09:42
Xcode toolchain38.4GB
Dependency cache12.7GB
Project workspace24.1GB
All nodes operate continuously 365 days a year. Node status, regional network conditions, and individual hardware status are shown separately in the portal, helping teams choose connection paths based on current conditions.
Timeline-steps

From order to connection details

The portal collects your model, region, term, and payment choices in sequence. Standard configuration takes about 4 minutes in total, with no need to request a custom quote first.

ESTIMATED TOTAL ≈ 04:00 Review the model and term first
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Choose a model

Choose a fixed configuration from Forge M4, Studio M4, or Atlas M4 Pro. Start with peak workload memory, then consider the SSD space required for local caches and project files.

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Choose a region and term

Choose a region near your primary operators, code repository, or CI scheduler, then select daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly use. Availability is based on live inventory.

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Complete payment in USD

Pay with USDT-TRC20, or Visa / Mastercard / Amex through Stripe. Billing items and terms are listed individually, with all charges settled in USD.

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Receive connection details

Once the node is ready, the portal provides the destination address, login details, and connection entry point. After your first login, verify the keyboard layout, time zone, disk space, and tool versions.

About 4 minutes refers to the standard steps required to configure an order. Actual connection availability depends on node status and inventory confirmation.
Node coverage

Nodes deployed across five regions

Available regions include Singapore, Japan (Tokyo), South Korea (Seoul), Hong Kong, and the U.S. East Coast. Choose a region near your primary operators or CI scheduler, then decide based on measured team network latency.

Browser-based remote desktops are more sensitive to round-trip latency. For build tasks over SSH, stability, repository location, and artifact transfer paths are often more important than the lowest single latency reading.

SG Singapore JP Japan (Tokyo) KR South Korea (Seoul) HK Hong Kong US-E U.S. East Coast
View latency measurement methodology
SG JP KR HK US-E
Workloads

Choose resources by workload, not by slogans

Estimate task duration, peak memory, disk data volume, and parallelism needs before selecting a model, region, and rental term.

DEV

iOS / macOS development

Run Xcode remotely, manage dependencies and signing environments, and preserve project state. Use remote desktop for graphical work; handle code pulls, scripts, and log checks through SSH.

Best forDevelopment, archiving, TestFlight
Recommended resources16–24GB RAM
Connection methodsRemote desktop + SSH
Selection noteCheck cache capacity first for large projects
PIPELINE

CI/CD

Deploy dedicated runner nodes, retain build caches, and add short-term nodes during release peaks. Plan node counts for each parallel job based on peak memory and workspace usage.

Best forBuild, Test, Sign
Recommended resources24–64GB RAM
Connection methodsSSH + Runner
Selection notePlan parallelism by node count
INFERENCE

AI inference experiments

Deploy compatible models on Apple Silicon and pin dependency versions, inference parameters, and result directories. 64GB of memory and a 2TB SSD are better suited to larger model files and multiple experiment records.

Best forInference, monitoring, archiving
Recommended resources64GB RAM / 2TB
Connection methodsSSH + remote desktop
Selection noteVerify model compatibility first

Cloud Macs can also support audio production, OS version validation, and automated UI testing. First verify interaction latency, data transfer volume, and external-device requirements.

View workload considerations
I need a Mac whose environment won’t be changed by someone else.
Mobile Development Lead
We add nodes by the week during pipeline peaks, then release them when the work is done.
CI Engineer
Keeping the model and dependencies on one machine makes experiments easier to reproduce.
AI Researcher
Plan preview

Three fixed physical configurations

Daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly plans use the fixed prices shown on the page—no discounted, estimated, or automatically converted pricing.

Forge M4

M4 · 16GB RAM · 256GB SSD

Ideal for solo development, small project archives, short-term compatibility checks, and lightweight automation.

$100.9 / month
day$20.2
week$54.5
quarter$274.4
Choose Forge M4

Atlas M4 Pro

M4 Pro · 64GB RAM · 2TB SSD

Designed for memory-intensive builds, larger model inference experiments, multiple dependency caches, and long-running project environments.

$295.7 / month
day$59.1
week$159.7
quarter$804.3
Choose Atlas M4 Pro
Only USDT-TRC20 and Visa / Mastercard / Amex (via Stripe) are supported. All billing is settled in USD; available payment gateways are determined by the response from the checkout interface. View full plans and add-ons →
Recent updates

Recent updates and implementation notes

Track verifiable configurations, decision criteria, and operating procedures for development, procurement, pipelines, and experiment environments.

FAQ

What to confirm before ordering

These answers cover only the basics that affect rental decisions. For connection issues, build toolchains, and performance diagnostics, follow the step-by-step guidance in the support center.

Are the nodes virtual machines?
No. Each order corresponds to a dedicated physical Mac node, with its chip, memory, and SSD not shared with other users. The model configuration is specified in the order.
How soon can I connect?
Order configuration typically takes about 4 minutes. Actual connection availability depends on live inventory and preparation status in the selected region. Connection details are provided once the node is ready.
Can I install project tools?
Yes, you can install the tools and dependencies your project requires within the node’s permissions. Record tool versions, dependency lockfiles, and key environment variables, and export any data you need to retain before releasing the node.
Which payment methods are supported?
Only USDT-TRC20 and Visa / Mastercard / Amex processed through Stripe are supported. Orders are settled in USD; available payment gateways are determined by the checkout interface response.
What should I do before my rental term ends?
Export and clean up project data, credentials, and required files; confirm that automated jobs have stopped; and check that build artifacts have been transferred to the team’s designated location.
What should I do if there is a connection or node issue?
When submitting a ticket through the console, include the node ID, time of occurrence, connection method, error summary, and reproduction steps. You may also email support@macworker.com. Do not submit passwords, private keys, or project source code.
Open the layered troubleshooting guide
Ready to configure

Choose a physical Mac sized for your workload

Confirm the model, region, term, and add-ons, then proceed to USD checkout. The portal returns available nodes based on live inventory and provides connection details once the node is ready.