Blog
Thoughts on software engineering, AI, developer tools, and whatever I'm tinkering with.
Jun 3, 2026
Plan Big, Execute Auto — A Cheaper Way to Run GitHub Copilot
The auto model picks the right model for each task and gives paid plans a 10% discount. Plan with a heavyweight, switch to auto to execute, save tokens.
Apr 28, 2026
Skills Pay the Bills, But Scripts Ship
Skills are incredible — shareable, intelligent, loaded on demand. But sometimes a simple script does the job faster, cheaper, and without burning your context window. Here's how to know which one to reach for.
Apr 25, 2026
Context is King - Managing Your Context Window in Copilot CLI
Context is the invisible budget behind every Copilot CLI session. Here's what fills it, why it matters, and the tools for keeping your sessions sharp.
Apr 23, 2026
Instruction Files & /chronicle — Teaching Copilot Your Codebase
Instruction files are how you teach Copilot your project's conventions, and /chronicle is how those instructions evolve over time. Here's the deep dive I promised.
Apr 22, 2026
Agents, Skills, Plugins & Extensions — Customizing GitHub Copilot
There's a whole ecosystem for customizing Copilot — agents, skills, hooks, plugins, and extensions. Here's what each one actually is, where the files go, and how they work together.
Apr 19, 2026
The Best Open Source Contribution Might Not Be Code Anymore
Pull requests used to be the gold standard of open source contribution. But in the age of AI-assisted development, a well-filed issue might be worth more than a PR. Here's what I'm seeing change.
Apr 15, 2026
How My Workflow Actually Changed
Since January I've stopped writing code and started directing agents. Here's the cycle I use every day — Research, Plan, Execute, Nudge, Review — and what it actually feels like.
Apr 14, 2026
Customize Your Terminal with GitHub Copilot CLI
Your terminal is more than a black box — it's your workbench. Here's how I use GitHub Copilot CLI to shape mine, and why the lost art of CLI tool crafting is making a comeback.
Apr 13, 2026
Hello World
First post on the new site — what this is, why it exists, and how it's built.