Your OneClickClaw dashboard shows real-time CPU and RAM metrics for your dedicated VPS. If you notice consistently high numbers, here is what causes them and how to bring them down.
What causes high resource usage
- Complex system prompts: Long, detailed system prompts require more processing per message. The more instructions your agent processes, the more resources it consumes.
- High message volume: Many concurrent users sending messages simultaneously increases CPU load. Each active conversation requires its own processing thread.
- Large context windows: The more conversation history your agent retains per session, the more RAM it uses. Long conversations with many exchanges are the most common cause of high memory.
- Model-specific overhead: Larger, more capable models (like Claude Opus or GPT-4) require more processing resources for tool use, code generation, and long-form responses.
Resource level reference
| Metric | Normal | Elevated | Critical |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 0-50%: No action needed | 50-80%: Monitor closely | 80%+: Optimize or upgrade |
| RAM | 0-60%: No action needed | 60-85%: Monitor closely | 85%+: Optimize or upgrade |
| Disk | 0-70%: No action needed | 70-90%: Clean up logs | 90%+: Immediate action |
How to reduce usage
Simplify your system prompt
Review your system prompt in the Agent Panel. Remove unnecessary instructions, condense repetitive sections, and focus on the most important behaviors. A shorter prompt means less processing per message.
Reduce context window size
In your agent settings, lower the maximum context length. This limits how much conversation history the agent retains per session, directly reducing memory consumption.
Switch to a lighter model
Smaller models like Claude Haiku or GPT-4o-mini consume significantly fewer resources while still delivering excellent results for most use cases. You can switch models instantly from the Agent Panel.
Upgrade your tier
If you have optimized your configuration and still see high usage, your workload has outgrown your current tier. Upgrading is instant and preserves all your data and connections.
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Tip
If you consistently see CPU above 70%, consider upgrading to a higher tier for more resources. The Hobbyist plan doubles your RAM (8 GB vs. 4 GB) and CPU cores (4 vs. 2) compared to Starter.
Note
Upgrading your tier is instant and preserves all your data, configuration, and channel connections. Visit your Billing page to upgrade.
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