the kettle’s whistling, and the code is fresh. it’s been a season of deep dives, new tools, and shipping projects. let’s pour a cup and catch up on the latest from the terminal.

steeping in opencode

recently, i’ve been fully immersed in the opencode ecosystem. there’s a certain clarity to its philosophy that resonates – like a well-prepared pour-over. it’s not just about writing code, but about crafting understandable, maintainable systems. this exploration has fundamentally shifted how i approach problem-solving, emphasizing simplicity and elegance over clever complexity. think of it as choosing a single-origin bean for its clean profile rather than a noisy, over-blended dark roast.

new beans in the jar: deepseek & grok apis

the landscape of accessible AI apis is exploding, and i’ve been test-driving two intriguing new additions to the pantry.

  • deepseek has been impressively capable for code generation and reasoning tasks. its outputs often feel sharp and focused, like a precision espresso shot.
  • grok (via xAI) brings a different, more conversational flavor to the table. it’s been interesting to experiment with its unique “personality” for brainstorming and drafting.

both are powerful tools that are finding their way into different parts of my workflow, each suited for a different kind of task.

automating the grind: agents with oh-my-opencode

the real magic started when i began pairing these new APIs with oh-my-opencode. using AI agents to manage and interact with my opencode projects has been a game-changer. imagine telling your assistant, “set up a new microservice for user auth,” and watching the boilerplate, structure, and initial logic get drafted automatically. it’s not about replacing the craft; it’s about eliminating the repetitive grind, freeing me up to focus on the nuanced architecture and the unique problems. it feels like having a supercharged auto-tamper and grinder – the foundational steps are handled perfectly, so i can focus on the pull.

fresh out the oven: dissertationpath.com

from ideation to launch in one focused week: i’m excited to share dissertationpath.com. this tool is for anyone navigating the daunting mountain of academic research. it helps you find a clear path, structure your thoughts, and identify key resources. it was a intense sprint, built with a modern stack focused on speed and user clarity. go ahead, give it a look if you or someone you know is in the thesis trenches.

a updated home base: dev.dustin.coffee

my little corner of the dev web, dev.dustin.coffee, got a refactor. it’s cleaner, faster, and better organized – much like tidying up the coffee station for a new season. it now more accurately reflects the current blend of projects and interests.

what’s in the hopper

the ideation board is full. a few beans currently roasting:

  • a tool to visualize and manage personal knowledge graphs (inspired by the dissertationpath work).
  • an experiment in blending local AI models with opencode patterns for fully offline, agent-assisted development.
  • more writings and possibly small utilities emerging from the opencode dive.

the energy is high, and the pipeline is full. thanks for reading. what’s brewing in your terminal lately?