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Notes from building things. One or two posts a month.Best AI Agent Skills on GitHub: 6 Checks Before Installing
Compare AI agent skills on GitHub with a source-linked rubric for license, provenance, previewability, security evidence, evaluation artifacts, and scope before installing.
Build on Free Data, and the Bill Comes in 'Time' Instead of Money
Starting on free APIs and open data feels like heaven. Then you ship, and you're trapped updating it by hand every week. The data trap, and what to check before you build.
Human-in-the-Loop Controls: 5 Stop Gates for AI Agents
A source-linked checklist for implementing human-in-the-loop controls before an AI agent handles sensitive input, external action, money, exceptions, or privileged changes.
The App That Died in Private
I kept my side project hidden until it was 'ready.' It never was. Here's how perfectionism kills things quietly.
My Automation Stack Costs $31/Month — Here's Every Line Item
A full breakdown of what a solo builder actually pays to keep AI automations running. Claude API, a $6 server, Cloudflare, and a few surprises.
I Packaged the Prompts Behind This Blog and Priced It at $19
The system prompts, cost calculator, and n8n templates behind the $31 stack are now available as a download. Here's exactly what's inside and why $19.