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Applied AI notes for systems that have to work.
Long-form field notes on controlled AI workflows, agent architecture, evaluation, tooling, and the operating systems around them.
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Articles and practical guides
01 / On this site
The Deterministic Layer: Where AI Workflows Need Certainty
Why models should interpret ambiguous inputs while deterministic workflow controls govern validation, state, permissions, approvals, recovery, and consequential actions.
02 / On this site
Inside my AI agent setup: LoopEngineering, Harness
A look inside a role-based AI agent environment connecting Discord, Obsidian, Hermes, OpenCode/Superset, persistent memory, and human review.
03 / Medium article
Why AI Coding Results Depend 80% on the Harness
A field report on how routing, memory, permissions, review loops, verification, and smaller agent responsibilities shape AI coding results.
04 / Medium article
Why AI Agent Harnesses Matter More Than Model Choice
A practical argument for focusing on harness design, feedback loops, tools, and evaluation instead of only swapping models.
05 / Medium article
How I Cut Token Usage in Half by Redesigning My Agent Architecture
A breakdown of how architecture choices, context management, and cleaner agent boundaries reduced token consumption.
06 / Medium article
How I Built a Second Brain for Claude Code
How I designed a knowledge workflow to make Claude Code more useful with persistent project memory and reusable context.
07 / Medium article
AutoResearch Beyond ML: How I Adapted Karpathy’s Loop to Trade Prediction Markets
An experiment applying iterative research loops beyond classic ML to prediction-market research and trading workflows.
08 / Medium article
The Impostor Loop: Why Vibecoding Made Me Feel Like a Fraud
A personal reflection on AI-assisted coding, confidence, skill development, and the tension between speed and ownership.
09 / Medium article
How I Keep Claude Code Fast With Zero Plugins
A lightweight workflow for keeping Claude Code responsive using repository structure, focused context, and simple operating rules.
10 / Medium article
How I use OpenClaw to ship MVPs
A practical article on using AI agents, a Python script, and a low-cost VPS to move faster from idea to working product.
11 / Medium article
How to Use Kimi K2.5 Free on OpenClaw
A hands-on guide to connecting Kimi K2.5 with OpenClaw and experimenting with low-cost AI agent workflows.
12 / Medium article
How I Turned Obsidian Into an AI-Powered Second Brain With Claude Code
A workflow for combining Obsidian and Claude Code into a practical AI-assisted second brain for notes and project memory.