Agents, coding tools, and local AI for builders
Hands-on coverage of AI for software developers: coding agents, Claude Code and Cursor, the Model Context Protocol, local and open-source models, and agentic workflows — tested and explained, not hyped.
A two-model setup where Claude Code orchestrates and Codex CLI's GPT-5.6 executes catches mistakes a single model ships, costs less than Fable 5 alone, and turns one prompt into finished work. Here is the exact architecture, verified prices, and the manager prompt.
Multi-agent AI coding tools promise teams of agents collaborating like coworkers. We compare Buzz, Claude Code Agent Teams, and the Codex plugin to find which actually saves time and which wastes tokens.
The Gauntlet Loop method uses Claude Opus 5 sub-agents and a harsh critic loop to turn one short prompt into 55,000 lines of working software. Here is how it works and what it costs.
Google Gemini's 2026 updates turn chat into an agentic workbench: Spark runs tasks in the background, Personal Intelligence reads your Gmail and Drive, and Flash models got 4× faster.
Hermes Agent v0.20, the Herald Release by Nous Research (Aug 2026), adds real-time voice, A2A v1.0, grounded citations, and a desktop platform. Here's what each feature actually delivers.
Orca is a free MIT-licensed agent development environment that runs Claude Code, Codex, and 25+ agents in parallel git worktrees. Here is how to set it up with zero spend.
An AI job search agent built on Claude Code evaluates postings, scores fit, drafts CVs and cover letters, and preps interviews — all on your machine. Here's the architecture, the 5 commands, and how to run it in 2026.
DeepSeek V4 Flash scores 82.7 on Terminal-Bench 2.1 and costs $0.14 per million tokens — but you can run it for free through five verified paths. Here is every option, with limits, setup steps, and the one we'd pick.
AI crypto scalping bots built with Claude Code and MCP servers can backtest and trade autonomously in 2026, but a 4-trade win streak is not proof. Here is how to build one without losing your account.
Running an AI agent OS in 2026 means remote access, multi-agent orchestration, task boards, and automated SEO. Here's the practical playbook for daily work.
A self-improving AI agent OS gets smarter every session and absorbs new models for free. Here is the four-layer architecture and build order using tools you already pay for.
Four states have rolled back data center tax breaks and nine more are weighing repeal, which could add roughly 7% to AI equipment costs.
An agent OS lets you describe a business problem in plain language and get a working tool back. Here is the 2026 blueprint: the request loop, the stack, the costs, and the 7-layer build order.
Large action models extend LLMs beyond word prediction into reliable task execution. Here's how LAMs, DSLMs, and the agentic stack actually fit together in 2026.
Access your self-hosted AI agent dashboard from your phone for free using Tailscale. No cloud, no port forwarding, no public exposure — just a private WireGuard tunnel that takes 10 minutes to set up.
An AI agent operating system is three layers — brain, mission control, and memory. Most builders skip the memory layer and their agent resets every Monday. Here's the 2026 blueprint.
Run a 24/7 AI agent team for zero dollars by pairing Hermes Agent's orchestration with OpenCode's free coding engine and OpenRouter's free model tier.
Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) now runs on Gemini 3.5, has a secure cloud computer per notebook, and exports real PPTX, XLSX, and PDF files. Here is the workflow that turns a research stack into a finished deliverable in one session.
Qwythos-27B-v1 is a free, Apache-2.0 reasoning model with a 1M-token context, vision, and native tool calling. Here's what it does, who it's for, and how to run it locally.
Sakana Fugu Ultra now works inside Claude Code via the claude-fugu launcher. Here is how to install it, what changes, when to use Fugu vs Fugu Ultra, and what to watch out for.
OpenAI Codex CLI is free to install but metered to use. Here are 4 real ways to run Codex without paying for API tokens — from ChatGPT free tier to OpenRouter routing.
Claude Skills are reusable SKILL.md files that teach Claude your workflows. Learn the 4 levels — from built-in skills to custom creation — in this beginner's guide.
AI agent scaffolding built for older models actively hurts newer ones. Here is the 7-step audit framework to delete what's dead, keep what matters, and let capable models work.
Stop collecting random AI skills from GitHub like trading cards. Learn the 5-step framework for building, auditing, and maintaining agent skills that actually work for your work.