My Pi Coding Agent Setup: Extensions, Skills, and Models
I wanted to direct coding agents without reviewing every line. Here’s the Pi setup, workflow skills, and extensions I use to build my sites and apps.
48 essays
What If WordPress Hadn't Been GPL?
WordPress is GPL, and that isn't changing. But what if it weren't? A thought experiment about the license that quietly decided what WordPress became.
Bespoke Nimble: A Free, Local Alternative to Jev
I can give Nimble new classification tasks without retraining it. I use Ollama to run it locally, without a subscription or per-request bill.
A JavaScript Dice Roller That Shows Its Work
A fair dice roller and a rigged one produce numbers that look exactly the same. After a night of zombies that would not die, I built one that shows its work.
The Block That Almost Did What I Wanted: WordPress to Astro
After years of accepting near-matches from the WordPress Site Editor, I rebuilt this site in Astro. It took a month and 220 commits.
shotlist: Annotated Screenshots, Described as Data
I built shotlist because I knew I'd never keep docs screenshots up to date by hand. Each annotated shot becomes a YAML recipe you run instead of redo.
What is a GPU and Why Does AI Need Them?
GPUs are crucial for AI due to their ability to perform parallel calculations, surpassing CPUs in matrix math efficiency.
The Buildings That Never Were
Capcom rebuilt the Raccoon City police station for Resident Evil 9. I hadn’t been inside in twenty-odd years and still knew the way to the records room.
When AI Stops Being a Tool
We let AI set the rhythm. Instead of leading it, we let ourselves be led by it, following it blindly.
Learning to Care Without Feeling It
Some days I know I should care — about a project, a person, a conversation — and the switch stays off. So I stopped waiting for the feeling.
How to Choose a Software License for Your Next Project
Without a software license, GitHub code stays copyrighted by default. People can see it, but may not have permission to use, fork, or fix it.
How to Build a GitHub Profile README That Feels Like You
A practical guide to building a GitHub profile README that feels personal, useful, and easy to maintain.