Blogs and Portfolios for Min Wenhttps://cmwen.github.io/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/shared-context-across-llm-providers/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/shared-context-across-llm-providers/Use plugins and a shared file store to carry deliberate context between LLM providers—and between cloud chats and local coding agents.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/07-framework-for-composable-workspaces/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/07-framework-for-composable-workspaces/A composable workspace needs shared entities, data, actions, views, events, and intents—coordinated by a shell, context graph, panel runtime, and local daemon.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/06-the-workflow-centric-workbench/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/06-the-workflow-centric-workbench/A workflow-centric workbench makes an outcome—not an application or service catalog—the primary unit of orientation while preserving specialist tools as sources of authority.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/05-the-tab-problem-and-app-centric-fragmentation/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/05-the-tab-problem-and-app-centric-fragmentation/Software delivery feels fragmented not merely because we open many tabs, but because each application owns a different slice of one workflow and makes us reconstruct the links.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/04-why-urls-will-survive-ai/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/04-why-urls-will-survive-ai/AI may change how people enter software, but URLs remain the durable addressing layer for identity, permissions, sharing, deep links, and returnable work.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/03-mcp-apps-and-the-ai-interface-layer/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/03-mcp-apps-and-the-ai-interface-layer/MCP gives AI systems structured capabilities; MCP Apps add contextual interactive views. Neither eliminates the need for a full Web App when the product needs a durable destination.Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/02-local-web-apps-are-underrated/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/02-local-web-apps-are-underrated/A local Web App can give a command-line tool rich visual inspection without turning it into a cloud service, if process ownership and security boundaries stay explicit.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/00-from-apps-to-intent-driven-computing/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/00-from-apps-to-intent-driven-computing/A reading guide to eight essays on application interfaces, workflow-centric workspaces, durable Web primitives, and intent-first UI.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/01-choosing-the-right-application-interface/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/01-choosing-the-right-application-interface/Choose between a CLI, TUI, Web App, PWA, Desktop App, Browser Extension, and MCP by matching the interface to the user's cognitive work—not the application's internal complexity.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/08-intent-first-computing-and-future-ui/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/08-intent-first-computing-and-future-ui/An intent-first computer should compose commands, interactive views, attention surfaces, and persistent workspaces around the work—not force every task into a chatbot.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/local-vs-remote-llm-cognitive-router/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/local-vs-remote-llm-cognitive-router/A practical framework for deciding when to use local LLMs, when to use remote frontier models, and how to route tasks by risk, privacy, context, cost, and verification.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/openai-codex-build-vs-buy-coding-agents/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/openai-codex-build-vs-buy-coding-agents/After building my own Copilot CLI control plane with tmux, Tailscale, and a PWA, Codex made me rethink what developers should build themselves and what they should adopt from an opinionated platform.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/token-saving-llm-architecture/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/token-saving-llm-architecture/The subsidized LLM era won't last. Here's how to build a tiered, token-efficient automation system that separates deterministic tasks, local models, and frontier AI.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/agentic-system-maturity-ladder/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/agentic-system-maturity-ladder/A framework for understanding the evolution of AI agents, from simple conversation models to sophisticated multi-agent orchestration systems.Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/agentic-systems-maturity-ladder/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/agentic-systems-maturity-ladder/A framework for understanding the evolution of AI agents from simple chatbots to sophisticated autonomous systems with memory, tool calling, and inter-agent communicationFri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/pr-review-should-start-with-intent/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/pr-review-should-start-with-intent/When coding agents write much of the implementation, the real review target is not just the diff. It is whether the change still matches the user's intent, constraints, and project goals.Thu, 07 May 2026 21:54:13 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/building-a-copilot-control-plane-with-tmux-and-tailscale/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/building-a-copilot-control-plane-with-tmux-and-tailscale/How I wrapped Copilot CLI in a small desktop-hosted web app so I can delegate coding tasks from my phone without giving up control.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:32:32 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/acp-and-the-future-of-coding-agents-in-enterprise-ci-cd/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/acp-and-the-future-of-coding-agents-in-enterprise-ci-cd/Why the Agent Client Protocol could become the standard way enterprise pipelines talk to coding agents, and why the CLI still makes architectural sense.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:42:37 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/coding-agent-vs-openclaw/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/coding-agent-vs-openclaw/A personal take on why OpenClaw feels so compelling: not because it can do more than coding agents, but because a single orchestrator reduces context switching and cognitive load.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/enterprise-ai-adoption-bottom-up/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/enterprise-ai-adoption-bottom-up/An insider's take on enterprise AI adoption from the bottom of the org chart. Why documentation is feared, meetings replace action, and middle management might be the real blocker.Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/three-types-developers-ai-era/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/three-types-developers-ai-era/Not all developers are equal in the AI era. Some will thrive. Others will be commoditized. Here's who falls behind and why proactivity and accountability matter more than code.Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:50:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/top-down-software-development-with-ai/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/top-down-software-development-with-ai/AI enables a top-down, goal-first approach to software development. You can now build something real, then understand how it works — and that changes everything for developers.Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/desktop-ai-coding-assistants-new-era/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/desktop-ai-coding-assistants-new-era/How desktop AI coding apps like OpenAI's Codex are revolutionizing developer workflows with persistent contexts, parallel tasks, and unified interfaces.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/from-coding-to-orchestration/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/from-coding-to-orchestration/The evolution of AI coding tools from IDE plugins to agent orchestration platforms, and what it means for the future of software development.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/opencode-self-hosted-ai-coding-assistant/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/opencode-self-hosted-ai-coding-assistant/How OpenCode's server mode changed my workflow - start long-running tasks on your desktop and check progress from your phone, tablet, or anywhere on your network.Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/2025-year-in-review/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/2025-year-in-review/A comprehensive reflection on 27 blog posts, tracing my journey through AI coding agents, developer tools, personal experiments, and the evolving landscape of software development in 2025.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/the-2025-field-guide-to-customizing-copilot-in-vs-code/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/the-2025-field-guide-to-customizing-copilot-in-vs-code/A practical decision framework for when to use instructions, prompt files, custom agents, agent skills, and MCP servers—so Copilot stays consistent, safe, and useful across your day job.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:01:24 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/ai-enhanced-reading-custom-chapters/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/ai-enhanced-reading-custom-chapters/Discover how large language models can extend your favorite books by generating new chapters that explore contemporary topics through the lens of classic ideas. Learn how to bridge the gap between timeless wisdom and modern challenges.Sat, 20 Dec 2025 04:39:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/choosing-the-right-ai-coding-agent/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/choosing-the-right-ai-coding-agent/A practical comparison of GitHub Copilot's remote coding agents, CLI mode, and VS Code agent mode based on real-world experience with Android development and automation tasks.Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/webmcp-discovery-problem/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/webmcp-discovery-problem/WebMCP's biggest unsolved challenge is tool discovery—the future of agent-web interaction depends on solving how AI agents find your website's structured tools without expensive navigation.Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/why-github-is-betting-on-continuous-ai/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/why-github-is-betting-on-continuous-ai/Continuous AI represents the next evolution after CI/CD—GitHub's vision for LLM-powered automation in software collaboration, and what developers need to know about the future of repository automation.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/multi-agent-pattern-vscode-autogen-sdlc/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/multi-agent-pattern-vscode-autogen-sdlc/VSCode custom agents, AutoGen, and agentic SDLC share a common architecture—specialized agents with structured handoffs. Discover why this pattern is becoming the standard for AI orchestration.Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/automating-android-repo-secrets-with-val-town/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/automating-android-repo-secrets-with-val-town/How I stopped hand-wiring Android template repos by letting a Val Town GitHub App inject keystores and GitHub Action secrets the moment a repository is created.Sat, 08 Nov 2025 06:45:09 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/ship-private-android-apps-with-github-releases-and-obtainium/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/ship-private-android-apps-with-github-releases-and-obtainium/How to self-sign Android APKs, automate GitHub Actions releases, and use Obtainium to install custom builds without the Play Store.Sun, 26 Oct 2025 09:33:44 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/mcp-env-vars-in-codex-cli/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/mcp-env-vars-in-codex-cli/Why Codex CLI MCP servers need explicit environment variable configuration and how sandboxed runtimes differ from your local shell.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/copilot-cli-vs-codex-cli/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/copilot-cli-vs-codex-cli/A hands-on comparison of GitHub Copilot CLI and OpenAI Codex CLI across shell integration, remote agents, configuration, and documentation experience.Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/sora-2-vs-suno-why-sora2-might-or-might-not-become-mainstream/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/sora-2-vs-suno-why-sora2-might-or-might-not-become-mainstream/A comparative analysis of Sora 2 and Suno, exploring technical differences, social mechanics, legal risks, and the strategic choices that could make Sora 2 a cultural platform rather than just another tool.Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/copilot-cli-pricing-model-comparison/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/copilot-cli-pricing-model-comparison/An examination of GitHub Copilot CLI's premium-only model approach compared to Claude Code and OpenAI Codex CLI, and why free tier support would make it more practical for everyday use.Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/venturing-into-video-editing/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/venturing-into-video-editing/A software developer's first venture into video recording and editing, sharing lessons learned from creating technical demos and discovering the parallels between coding and video production.Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/koreader-syncthing-ebook-sync/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/koreader-syncthing-ebook-sync/A guide to setting up a fully offline, self-hosted solution for synchronizing e-book progress, notes, and highlights across multiple devices using KOReader and Syncthing.Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/personalizing-open-source-with-coding-agents/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/personalizing-open-source-with-coding-agents/Exploring how AI coding agents are revolutionizing the way we customize open source projects, making personalization accessible even without deep codebase knowledge.Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/agents-md-a-new-standard-for-unified-coding-agent-instructions/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/agents-md-a-new-standard-for-unified-coding-agent-instructions/Learn about AGENTS.md, the new open standard for providing instructions to coding agents, and how it can help you streamline your development workflow.Sat, 13 Sep 2025 19:28:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/from-research-to-engineering/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/from-research-to-engineering/Exploring the pivotal difference between unproven possibilities and engineering optimization.Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/copilot-pro-monthly-reset-and-model-bakeoff/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/copilot-pro-monthly-reset-and-model-bakeoff/Practical tips for getting the most from GitHub Copilot Pro's monthly premium resets, plus notes from a quick model bakeoff building a mobile-friendly habit tracker.Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/exporting-diffs-for-llm-codemods/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/exporting-diffs-for-llm-codemods/A practical workflow for exporting git diffs, teaching LLMs the refactor patterns, and generating codemods with test data to apply across repositories.Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:12:11 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/agentic-sdlc-human-in-the-loop-playbook/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/agentic-sdlc-human-in-the-loop-playbook/A practical playbook for integrating LLM-based agents into the Software Development Life Cycle while keeping humans in the loop at critical decision points.Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/reflections-on-upgrading-to-github-copilot-pro/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/reflections-on-upgrading-to-github-copilot-pro/A personal account of transitioning from enterprise Copilot to Copilot Pro, exploring new features, mental models, and strategies for maximizing premium requests.Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/postgresql-ai-agents/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/postgresql-ai-agents/How modern PostgreSQL approaches empower AI agent workflows, making them ideal for local development and embedding-based applications.Thu, 22 May 2025 10:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/using-vscode-copilot-fetch-for-rag/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/using-vscode-copilot-fetch-for-rag/Learn how to leverage VS Code Copilot's #fetch tool to use Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) without coding. Enhance productivity with custom prompts.Tue, 13 May 2025 14:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/idea-learn-a-book-before-reading-it/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/idea-learn-a-book-before-reading-it/Tired of dense books? Learn how to leverage large language models (LLMs) and targeted research to gain a head start on understanding a book's core ideas before you even begin reading.Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/rdb-vs-vector-db-in-llm-financial-app/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/rdb-vs-vector-db-in-llm-financial-app/Comparing relational and vector databases for LLM-powered financial apps. Learn when to use each and why a hybrid approach delivers the best results for transaction tracking and analytics.Sat, 10 May 2025 10:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/llm-tool-calling-langchain/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/llm-tool-calling-langchain/A step-by-step guide to how LLM Tool Calling works in LangChain, complete with a sequence diagram.Sat, 03 May 2025 11:12:11 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/learning-ai-era-reactive-proactive/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/learning-ai-era-reactive-proactive/How AI is revolutionizing learning by tailoring content to your specific needs. Discover the benefits and potential pitfalls of proactive learning in the AI era.Sun, 25 Aug 2024 16:16:56 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/gmail-aliases-inbox-zen/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/gmail-aliases-inbox-zen/Feeling overwhelmed by subscriptions and service emails? Discover the magic of Gmail aliases! Learn how to use the "+" symbol to create unique email addresses and organize your inbox for ultimate zen.Sun, 05 May 2024 07:52:12 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/dev-business-collaboration/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/dev-business-collaboration/Drowning in documents? There's a better way! Explore strategies for achieving a documentation sweet spot, fostering clear communication, and streamlining Dev-Business collaboration.Sat, 20 Apr 2024 11:12:11 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/mbti-istj-a/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/mbti-istj-a/Ever get called the dependable one? There's a chance you might be an ISTJ-A, just like me! Let's explore what this Myers-Briggs type means and what it's like to live in this organized, logical mind.Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMThttps://cmwen.github.io/posts/adapting-ms-teams-channel/https://cmwen.github.io/posts/adapting-ms-teams-channel/Ditch the group chat chaos and streamline your team communication with the power of Microsoft Teams Channels.Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:12:11 GMT