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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.

Build AlongAI CodingCLIDeveloper ToolsDomainsDNSAutomation1 min read · Jul 20, 2026

How to Write Claude Code Skills That Actually Trigger

Write Claude Code skills that actually trigger: fix the description-as-router, structure for progressive disclosure, and test in fresh sessions.

Build AlongClaude CodeAI CodingDeveloper ToolsMCPProductivity1 min read · Jul 19, 2026

Run Claude Code From Your Phone: The 2026 Remote Setup

Run Claude Code from your phone two ways in 2026: official Remote Control with a QR scan, or SSH and tmux over Tailscale for API keys and overnight runs.

Build AlongClaude CodeAI CodingSelf-HostingNetworkingSecurityMobileCLI1 min read · May 30, 2026

Host a Minecraft or ARK Server With Claude Code

Skip the $25/month managed hosts. Use Claude Code to self-host a Minecraft or ARK game server in 15 minutes with zero DevOps knowledge required.

Build AlongClaude CodeAI CodingDockerSelf-HostingLinuxAutomation1 min read · May 27, 2026

How to Block AI Crawlers From Destroying Your Site

AI crawlers from OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic are hammering sites with millions of requests per month. robots.txt alone does not stop them. Here are the 4 layers that actually work.

Build AlongSecurityDevOpsWeb DevNginxCloudflare1 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.

Build AlongBunTypeScriptCLIDeveloper Tools1 min read · Apr 11, 2026

JavaScript Monorepo Setup That Doesn't Make You Want to Quit

A practical javascript monorepo setup using npm workspaces and Turborepo. Real folder structures, shared TypeScript packages, and fixes for the errors you'll actually hit.

Build AlongJavaScriptTypeScriptNode.jsDeveloper ToolsProductivity1 min read · Apr 11, 2026

Building an MCP Server From Scratch (The Parts Nobody Explains)

Build an MCP server in TypeScript from zero. Covers the handshake, Streamable HTTP transport, OAuth 2.1 auth, error codes the SDK swallows, and production deployment patterns.

Build AlongMCPTypeScriptDeveloper ToolsAI CodingAPI Design1 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.

Build AlongAI CodingSelf-HostingDeveloper ToolsCLIProductivity1 min read · Apr 10, 2026