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Vercel's scriptc Compiles TypeScript to Native Binaries Without a Runtime

scriptc compiles TypeScript to 200KB native binaries with no JavaScript engine. What works, what falls back to quickjs-ng, and what npm deps mean for you.

Meta AnalysisTypeScriptVercelDeveloper ToolsPerformanceCLIComparison1 min read · Jul 28, 2026

Finding Domains Is Simple With Gemini and Antigravity

How to find an available domain name with AI: describe it to a terminal agent and let Gemini check every candidate against a live registry. No more guessing.

GuidesAI CodingCLIDeveloper ToolsDomainsDNSAutomation1 min read · Jul 20, 2026

Best MCP Servers Worth Installing (And 5 That Waste Your Context Window)

The best MCP servers for Claude Code ranked by real context cost. 8 worth keeping, 5 that waste your context window, and the exact config I run daily.

GuidesClaude CodeMCPAI CodingDeveloper ToolsProductivityCLI1 min read · Apr 11, 2026

Build a CLI Tool With Bun in 20 Minutes

Build a CLI tool with Bun from scratch: argument parsing, colored output, and compilation to a standalone binary. Zero config, real runnable code, one file.

TutorialsBunTypeScriptCLIDeveloper Tools1 min read · Apr 11, 2026

Every Claude Code Environment Variable That Actually Matters

All 40+ Claude Code environment variables grouped by what they do. API keys, Bedrock, Vertex, Foundry, CI/CD, and the billing gotcha nobody warns about.

GuidesClaude CodeAI CodingDeveloper ToolsCLIProductivity1 min read · Apr 10, 2026

Self-Hosting AI for Code: The $0/Month Developer Stack

Build a complete self-hosted AI coding stack with Ollama, Continue.dev, and Open WebUI for $0/month. Includes hardware requirements, cost math, and the setup commands.

GuidesAI CodingSelf-HostingDeveloper ToolsCLIProductivity1 min read · Apr 10, 2026

The Best Windows Development Tools in 2026

The best windows development tools in 2026 are WSL2, Windows Terminal, VS Code, and WinGet. They close the gap with macOS for most developer stacks.

GuidesDeveloper ToolsProductivityCLIWindows1 min read · Apr 3, 2026

20 CLI Tools You're Not Using Yet

The complete cross-platform CLI toolkit for 2026: the essential terminal replacements (fzf, ripgrep, bat, lazygit) plus 20 lesser-known command line tools that each fix a frustrating default.

GuidesCLIDeveloper ToolsProductivity1 min read · Apr 3, 2026

15 Claude Code Tips That Actually Make a Difference

Most Claude Code tip lists overwhelm with 50 items. These 15 are ranked by impact, from writing your first CLAUDE.md to running overnight Docker jobs.

GuidesClaude CodeDeveloper ToolsAI CodingProductivityCLI1 min read · Apr 1, 2026