Flare576
@flare576.com
Hey, I'm Jeremy (or Flare) — I write about programming, making, Steam Deck hacks, and interesting convos with my family. My content will live on flare576.com, so check there if you like what you just read here!
"Milestone 1 - Lessons Learned"
I didn't expect to be making a second post this morning, but the birb demanded to be completed.
Prior post has been updated w/ separate Lessons learned!
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/milestone-01-lessons.html
#hardware #3d #paint #learning #airbrush
I didn't expect to be making a second post this morning, but the birb demanded to be completed.
Prior post has been updated w/ separate Lessons learned!
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/milestone-01-lessons.html
#hardware #3d #paint #learning #airbrush
Flare576 | Milestone 1 - Lessons Learned
I recap what I've learned up to this point
flare576.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
"Painting Milestone 01 - Intro De Chocobo"
Ongoing Draft: Painting Milestones 1
So far I'm up to base coat, and over this weekend I plan to make/apply a dark yellow wash... 🤞
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/milestone-01-chocobo.html
#hardware #3d #printing #paint #learning #chocobo
Ongoing Draft: Painting Milestones 1
So far I'm up to base coat, and over this weekend I plan to make/apply a dark yellow wash... 🤞
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/milestone-01-chocobo.html
#hardware #3d #printing #paint #learning #chocobo
Flare576 | Painting Milestone 01 - Intro De Chocobo
First entry into the milestone process
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December 6, 2025 at 11:52 AM
"Drill Press"
Rough Draft: I 3D printed a drill press mount for my rotary tool, and necro-remixed a project from 2016.
We'll call it a Work-in-progress.
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/drill-press.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #rotary #drillpress
Rough Draft: I 3D printed a drill press mount for my rotary tool, and necro-remixed a project from 2016.
We'll call it a Work-in-progress.
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/drill-press.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #rotary #drillpress
Flare576 | Drill Press
If you write down "I don't want to do yet" with an idea, you're already past that point.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
"Drill Press"
Rough Draft: I 3D printed a drill press mount for my rotary tool, and necro-remixed a project from 2016.
We'll call it a Work-in-progress.
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/drill-press.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #rotary #drillpress
Rough Draft: I 3D printed a drill press mount for my rotary tool, and necro-remixed a project from 2016.
We'll call it a Work-in-progress.
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/drill-press.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #rotary #drillpress
"Amazon Gamble"
Sometimes, the star rating can help you decide which choice is the best.
But other times, it can tell you your chances of getting a lemon. Let the stars be your guide!
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/amazon-gamble.html
#hardware #amazon #gocheer #paint
Sometimes, the star rating can help you decide which choice is the best.
But other times, it can tell you your chances of getting a lemon. Let the stars be your guide!
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/amazon-gamble.html
#hardware #amazon #gocheer #paint
Flare576 | Amazon Gamble
I suggest a way to think about Amazon Stars
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December 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
"Amazon Gamble"
Sometimes, the star rating can help you decide which choice is the best.
But other times, it can tell you your chances of getting a lemon. Let the stars be your guide!
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/amazon-gamble.html
#hardware #amazon #gocheer #paint
Sometimes, the star rating can help you decide which choice is the best.
But other times, it can tell you your chances of getting a lemon. Let the stars be your guide!
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/amazon-gamble.html
#hardware #amazon #gocheer #paint
"First Airbrush"
"This was your father's airbrush. This is a weapon of the hobby knight. Not as clumsy or random as a spray can. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age."
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/first-airbrush.html
#hardware #plastic #paint #airbrush #storytime
"This was your father's airbrush. This is a weapon of the hobby knight. Not as clumsy or random as a spray can. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age."
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/first-airbrush.html
#hardware #plastic #paint #airbrush #storytime
Flare576 | First Airbrush
Early Inheritance
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November 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
"First Airbrush"
"This was your father's airbrush. This is a weapon of the hobby knight. Not as clumsy or random as a spray can. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age."
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/first-airbrush.html
#hardware #plastic #paint #airbrush #storytime
"This was your father's airbrush. This is a weapon of the hobby knight. Not as clumsy or random as a spray can. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age."
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/painting/first-airbrush.html
#hardware #plastic #paint #airbrush #storytime
"Tips Scratchpad"
Rough-Draft: Tips on 3D printing, but not well organized or split into topics yet. Might still be useful for n00bs like me while I work on a better formatted post though!
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/tips-scratchpad.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #tips
Rough-Draft: Tips on 3D printing, but not well organized or split into topics yet. Might still be useful for n00bs like me while I work on a better formatted post though!
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/tips-scratchpad.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #tips
Flare576 | Tips Scratchpad
My ongoing notes on messing up fewer 3D prints
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November 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
"Project: Polish Tools"
My first published 3d model is a custom Gridfinity module for rotary tool attachments.
Something tells me this will be a trend...
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/project-polish-tools.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #project #gridfinity #freecad
My first published 3d model is a custom Gridfinity module for rotary tool attachments.
Something tells me this will be a trend...
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/project-polish-tools.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #project #gridfinity #freecad
Flare576 | Project: Polish Tools
Gridfinity-based polish tools
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November 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM
"Project: Polish Tools"
My first published 3d model is a custom Gridfinity module for rotary tool attachments.
Something tells me this will be a trend...
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/project-polish-tools.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #project #gridfinity #freecad
My first published 3d model is a custom Gridfinity module for rotary tool attachments.
Something tells me this will be a trend...
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/project-polish-tools.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #project #gridfinity #freecad
"OCD"
I have a problem - I'm obsessed with containers.
Well, I actually have two problems now - I can make infinite containers.
Let me introduce you to Gridfinity, courtesy of VoidStar Lab.
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/ocd.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #project #gridfinity
I have a problem - I'm obsessed with containers.
Well, I actually have two problems now - I can make infinite containers.
Let me introduce you to Gridfinity, courtesy of VoidStar Lab.
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/ocd.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #project #gridfinity
Flare576 | OCD
I talk about my Obsessive Container Desire (and introduce Gridfinity)
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November 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
"OCD"
I have a problem - I'm obsessed with containers.
Well, I actually have two problems now - I can make infinite containers.
Let me introduce you to Gridfinity, courtesy of VoidStar Lab.
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/ocd.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #project #gridfinity
I have a problem - I'm obsessed with containers.
Well, I actually have two problems now - I can make infinite containers.
Let me introduce you to Gridfinity, courtesy of VoidStar Lab.
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/ocd.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #project #gridfinity
"What is 3D Printing?"
This post is more of a "I needed to get it out of my head" than that I think there's anyone who needs to get it into theirs.
But you might find it entertaining!
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/what-is-3d-printing.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #guides
This post is more of a "I needed to get it out of my head" than that I think there's anyone who needs to get it into theirs.
But you might find it entertaining!
https://flare576.com/meta/hardware/3d/what-is-3d-printing.html
#hardware #printers #plastic #3d #guides
Flare576 | What is 3D Printing?
I figure someone out there might not know... Maybe?
flare576.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I've been treating my site and, by extension, Bluesky as sort of a publishing platform; taking multiple days for a post, self-editing, reviewing, formatting, etc.
Given that the effort has awarded me < 100 followers, I think I'm going to try to change my mentality a little.
(1/2)
Given that the effort has awarded me < 100 followers, I think I'm going to try to change my mentality a little.
(1/2)
October 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I've been treating my site and, by extension, Bluesky as sort of a publishing platform; taking multiple days for a post, self-editing, reviewing, formatting, etc.
Given that the effort has awarded me < 100 followers, I think I'm going to try to change my mentality a little.
(1/2)
Given that the effort has awarded me < 100 followers, I think I'm going to try to change my mentality a little.
(1/2)
I'm not dead! I fell down the rabbit hole of 3D printing and am trying to get to the point where I feel like I can write something useful for folks, but every time I feel like I'm at that point I find another tunnel.
For now, here's a massive prop for the play Clue in glow in the dark filament!
For now, here's a massive prop for the play Clue in glow in the dark filament!
October 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I'm not dead! I fell down the rabbit hole of 3D printing and am trying to get to the point where I feel like I can write something useful for folks, but every time I feel like I'm at that point I find another tunnel.
For now, here's a massive prop for the play Clue in glow in the dark filament!
For now, here's a massive prop for the play Clue in glow in the dark filament!
I had a realization tonight as I was trying to figure out how much of my Gridfinity stuff would fit into one of those stackable tool boxes...
"Anything is a tool box if you put tools in it."
Time to expand my search to basic plastic bins :D
"Anything is a tool box if you put tools in it."
Time to expand my search to basic plastic bins :D
October 10, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I had a realization tonight as I was trying to figure out how much of my Gridfinity stuff would fit into one of those stackable tool boxes...
"Anything is a tool box if you put tools in it."
Time to expand my search to basic plastic bins :D
"Anything is a tool box if you put tools in it."
Time to expand my search to basic plastic bins :D
Nerdvous - When you're doing something nerdy with a very low "Cost of failure," but you're still nervous about it.
I'm nerdvous that 3d printing with 5% infill with "Lightning" style supports isn't going to work for my tool holder.
I'm nerdvous that 3d printing with 5% infill with "Lightning" style supports isn't going to work for my tool holder.
October 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Nerdvous - When you're doing something nerdy with a very low "Cost of failure," but you're still nervous about it.
I'm nerdvous that 3d printing with 5% infill with "Lightning" style supports isn't going to work for my tool holder.
I'm nerdvous that 3d printing with 5% infill with "Lightning" style supports isn't going to work for my tool holder.
I'm currently obsessed with creating a tool kit to clean, polish, and otherwise post-process 3D prints. I was using Bento3d.design to plan trays, but then I discovered gridfinity.xyz
Oh. My. 🐐
I'll have a post later, but if you need to organize tools, Zack @ Voidstar Labs' brainchild is amazing.
Oh. My. 🐐
I'll have a post later, but if you need to organize tools, Zack @ Voidstar Labs' brainchild is amazing.
Gridfinity :: Unofficial wiki
The modular, open-source grid storage system.
gridfinity.xyz
October 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I'm currently obsessed with creating a tool kit to clean, polish, and otherwise post-process 3D prints. I was using Bento3d.design to plan trays, but then I discovered gridfinity.xyz
Oh. My. 🐐
I'll have a post later, but if you need to organize tools, Zack @ Voidstar Labs' brainchild is amazing.
Oh. My. 🐐
I'll have a post later, but if you need to organize tools, Zack @ Voidstar Labs' brainchild is amazing.
"OpenCode - In Practice"
I walk through the process of using Agents and Commands in OpenCode to iteratively build a project, and wrap up the series with next-steps.
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-dowork.html
#programming #ai #opensource #opencode #openrourter
I walk through the process of using Agents and Commands in OpenCode to iteratively build a project, and wrap up the series with next-steps.
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-dowork.html
#programming #ai #opensource #opencode #openrourter
Flare576 | OpenCode - In Practice
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not
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September 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
"OpenCode - In Practice"
I walk through the process of using Agents and Commands in OpenCode to iteratively build a project, and wrap up the series with next-steps.
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-dowork.html
#programming #ai #opensource #opencode #openrourter
I walk through the process of using Agents and Commands in OpenCode to iteratively build a project, and wrap up the series with next-steps.
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-dowork.html
#programming #ai #opensource #opencode #openrourter
"Commands - OpenCode Features"
Slash-commands are used in a lot of chat interfaces to invoke special processes, and OpenCode is no different.
What IS different is how easy it is to add your own!
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-commands.html
#programming #ai #opencode #commands
Slash-commands are used in a lot of chat interfaces to invoke special processes, and OpenCode is no different.
What IS different is how easy it is to add your own!
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-commands.html
#programming #ai #opencode #commands
Flare576 | Commands - OpenCode Features
I introduce custom commands, some examples, and how to use them in OpenCode
flare576.com
September 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
"Commands - OpenCode Features"
Slash-commands are used in a lot of chat interfaces to invoke special processes, and OpenCode is no different.
What IS different is how easy it is to add your own!
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-commands.html
#programming #ai #opencode #commands
Slash-commands are used in a lot of chat interfaces to invoke special processes, and OpenCode is no different.
What IS different is how easy it is to add your own!
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-commands.html
#programming #ai #opencode #commands
"MCPs - OpenCode Features"
MCPs a fancy proxies.
If that doesn't make sense to you, don't worry! I break down why you use one while doing agentic coding, setting them up, and even include a fancy diagram!
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-mcp.html
#programming #ai #opencode #mcp
MCPs a fancy proxies.
If that doesn't make sense to you, don't worry! I break down why you use one while doing agentic coding, setting them up, and even include a fancy diagram!
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-mcp.html
#programming #ai #opencode #mcp
Flare576 | MCPs - OpenCode Features
I introduce Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, and what they mean to OpenCode
flare576.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
"MCPs - OpenCode Features"
MCPs a fancy proxies.
If that doesn't make sense to you, don't worry! I break down why you use one while doing agentic coding, setting them up, and even include a fancy diagram!
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-mcp.html
#programming #ai #opencode #mcp
MCPs a fancy proxies.
If that doesn't make sense to you, don't worry! I break down why you use one while doing agentic coding, setting them up, and even include a fancy diagram!
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-mcp.html
#programming #ai #opencode #mcp
"Agents - OpenCode Features"
In OpenCode, Agents are a little more complex than in other tools. You control their prompt, temp, model, tools, & other props.
I dig deep into how and why you use them.
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-agents.html
#programming #ai #opencode #agents
In OpenCode, Agents are a little more complex than in other tools. You control their prompt, temp, model, tools, & other props.
I dig deep into how and why you use them.
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-agents.html
#programming #ai #opencode #agents
Flare576 | Agents - OpenCode Features
I introduce Agents, what they are, and how and why you'd use them
flare576.com
September 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
"Agents - OpenCode Features"
In OpenCode, Agents are a little more complex than in other tools. You control their prompt, temp, model, tools, & other props.
I dig deep into how and why you use them.
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-agents.html
#programming #ai #opencode #agents
In OpenCode, Agents are a little more complex than in other tools. You control their prompt, temp, model, tools, & other props.
I dig deep into how and why you use them.
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/opencode-agents.html
#programming #ai #opencode #agents
As part of a 3D printing project, I had to buy some o-rings. I needed 4... it was cheaper to buy a set of 1,020. I wonder if there are some plumbers, mechanics, HVAC, or electricians needing some donations 😯
September 25, 2025 at 2:44 AM
As part of a 3D printing project, I had to buy some o-rings. I needed 4... it was cheaper to buy a set of 1,020. I wonder if there are some plumbers, mechanics, HVAC, or electricians needing some donations 😯
100th Post Kick Off
Use OpenCode, OpenRouter, and FREE models to get started with "Agentic Programming"
In this first article, I introduce you to the idea of AI Coding
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/project-introduction.html
#programming #ai #opencode #agents #commands #mcp
Use OpenCode, OpenRouter, and FREE models to get started with "Agentic Programming"
In this first article, I introduce you to the idea of AI Coding
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/project-introduction.html
#programming #ai #opencode #agents #commands #mcp
Flare576 | Project Introduction
I wax poetic about AI, then I introduce my pet project
flare576.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
100th Post Kick Off
Use OpenCode, OpenRouter, and FREE models to get started with "Agentic Programming"
In this first article, I introduce you to the idea of AI Coding
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/project-introduction.html
#programming #ai #opencode #agents #commands #mcp
Use OpenCode, OpenRouter, and FREE models to get started with "Agentic Programming"
In this first article, I introduce you to the idea of AI Coding
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/ai/project-introduction.html
#programming #ai #opencode #agents #commands #mcp
"Download and Install Flatpaks"
My brother gifted my family a 3D printer and in the process of learning how to use it, I also discovered downloading flatpaks directly!
https://flare576.com/meta/steamdeck/guides/download-flatpaks.html
#steamdeck #howto #guide #flatpak #github
My brother gifted my family a 3D printer and in the process of learning how to use it, I also discovered downloading flatpaks directly!
https://flare576.com/meta/steamdeck/guides/download-flatpaks.html
#steamdeck #howto #guide #flatpak #github
Flare576 | Download and Install Flatpaks
Just 'cause it's not in Discover doesn't mean you're outta luck!
flare576.com
September 8, 2025 at 2:08 AM
"Download and Install Flatpaks"
My brother gifted my family a 3D printer and in the process of learning how to use it, I also discovered downloading flatpaks directly!
https://flare576.com/meta/steamdeck/guides/download-flatpaks.html
#steamdeck #howto #guide #flatpak #github
My brother gifted my family a 3D printer and in the process of learning how to use it, I also discovered downloading flatpaks directly!
https://flare576.com/meta/steamdeck/guides/download-flatpaks.html
#steamdeck #howto #guide #flatpak #github
A LONG time ago, I had a screen saver on my work Mac that simply took a text file filled with quotes and cycled through them.
Then Apple broke it
So I wrote a cronjob that hacked it back
Then Apple broke that.
Now it's 2025, and I have AI:
github.com/Flare576/quo...
#apple #mac #ai #programming
Then Apple broke it
So I wrote a cronjob that hacked it back
Then Apple broke that.
Now it's 2025, and I have AI:
github.com/Flare576/quo...
#apple #mac #ai #programming
GitHub - Flare576/quoteSaver: A OSX Screen Saver that uses your quotes, randomly!
A OSX Screen Saver that uses your quotes, randomly! - Flare576/quoteSaver
github.com
September 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
A LONG time ago, I had a screen saver on my work Mac that simply took a text file filled with quotes and cycled through them.
Then Apple broke it
So I wrote a cronjob that hacked it back
Then Apple broke that.
Now it's 2025, and I have AI:
github.com/Flare576/quo...
#apple #mac #ai #programming
Then Apple broke it
So I wrote a cronjob that hacked it back
Then Apple broke that.
Now it's 2025, and I have AI:
github.com/Flare576/quo...
#apple #mac #ai #programming
**WARNING: This is a classic "offer a subscription for free and hope that most people forget to turn it off 12m later" deal.**
That said, Perplexity.ai is offering folks willing to link their PayPal to them 12m free of their Pro plan (normally $20/m)
www.perplexity.ai/join/p/paypa...
That said, Perplexity.ai is offering folks willing to link their PayPal to them 12m free of their Pro plan (normally $20/m)
www.perplexity.ai/join/p/paypa...
Perplexity
Perplexity is a free AI-powered answer engine that provides accurate, trusted, and real-time answers to any question.
Perplexity.ai
September 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
**WARNING: This is a classic "offer a subscription for free and hope that most people forget to turn it off 12m later" deal.**
That said, Perplexity.ai is offering folks willing to link their PayPal to them 12m free of their Pro plan (normally $20/m)
www.perplexity.ai/join/p/paypa...
That said, Perplexity.ai is offering folks willing to link their PayPal to them 12m free of their Pro plan (normally $20/m)
www.perplexity.ai/join/p/paypa...
"Python Preferred Practices"
I learned about the python uv tool while writing this, and I had to start over.
And re-write most of my Steam Deck guide on python/pip.
#worth_it
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/scripting/python-preferred-practices.html
#programming #python #pip #uv #pipenv
I learned about the python uv tool while writing this, and I had to start over.
And re-write most of my Steam Deck guide on python/pip.
#worth_it
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/scripting/python-preferred-practices.html
#programming #python #pip #uv #pipenv
Flare576 | Python Preferred Practices
After spinning up on a Python project or two for the first time in almost a decade, I have thoughts.
flare576.com
September 4, 2025 at 11:55 PM
"Python Preferred Practices"
I learned about the python uv tool while writing this, and I had to start over.
And re-write most of my Steam Deck guide on python/pip.
#worth_it
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/scripting/python-preferred-practices.html
#programming #python #pip #uv #pipenv
I learned about the python uv tool while writing this, and I had to start over.
And re-write most of my Steam Deck guide on python/pip.
#worth_it
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/scripting/python-preferred-practices.html
#programming #python #pip #uv #pipenv
"C4 Architecture Diagrams"
I circle back to PlantUML, generating C4 Diagrams, and I use OpenCode.ai and MCPs as my example.
I do it on the Steam Deck, and I even make 'em _pretty_!
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/uml/c4-diagrams.html
#programming #vscode #uml #plantuml #architecture #c4
I circle back to PlantUML, generating C4 Diagrams, and I use OpenCode.ai and MCPs as my example.
I do it on the Steam Deck, and I even make 'em _pretty_!
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/uml/c4-diagrams.html
#programming #vscode #uml #plantuml #architecture #c4
Flare576 | C4 Architecture Diagrams
Use PlantUML+C4 to build architecture diagrams
flare576.com
September 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
"C4 Architecture Diagrams"
I circle back to PlantUML, generating C4 Diagrams, and I use OpenCode.ai and MCPs as my example.
I do it on the Steam Deck, and I even make 'em _pretty_!
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/uml/c4-diagrams.html
#programming #vscode #uml #plantuml #architecture #c4
I circle back to PlantUML, generating C4 Diagrams, and I use OpenCode.ai and MCPs as my example.
I do it on the Steam Deck, and I even make 'em _pretty_!
https://flare576.com/meta/programming/uml/c4-diagrams.html
#programming #vscode #uml #plantuml #architecture #c4