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3 posts tagged “developer tools”.

  1. 35 min read

    The Agent Is Now a Named Coworker, and It Needs a File Format

    Named, persistent agents need a file format. Open Agent Profile, Buzz, Grok Bot, and Hermes Bot Mode show why a portable agent identity matters.

  2. 32 min read

    Your Agent Should Answer the Phone: A Field Guide to AI Gateways on Slack, Discord, Telegram, Signal, and Teams

    A field guide to AI gateways on Slack, Discord, Telegram, Signal, and Teams: architecture, auth, cost, and the failure modes that matter.

  3. 33 min read

    The Complete Guide to Agentic Coding Tools in 2026

    Compare Codex, Claude Code, OpenCode, Gemini CLI, and GitHub Copilot CLI by workflow, model choice, governance, and cost controls.

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