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Notes from the build.

Developer notes, findings, and code snippets from real client builds. Mostly things I learned the hard way.

mcp
SHIPAug 28 2026 · 12 min read

I Put a Mosque's Prayer Clock Inside ChatGPT

SalahClock runs prayer-time displays on mosque walls. I gave it an MCP server so an imam can change the wall by asking — and then spent longer on the directory review than on the server itself.

  • mcp
  • chatgpt
  • oauth
  • supabase
  • cloudflare-workers
  • nextjs
TILMar 22 2026 · 3 min read

How to Setup a Custom MCP Server on Claude Desktop (Mac)

A quick guide to setting up custom MCP servers on Claude Desktop for Mac — config format, common pitfalls, and what's supported vs what's not.

  • claude
  • mcp
  • claude-desktop
  • mac
  • setup
  • ai-tools
  • model-context-protocol
SHIPMar 22 2026 · 5 min read

Turning Any Web Service Into a Programmable API for LLMs

Every web application is already an API — your browser proves it every time you click a button. Here's how you can reverse-engineer any web service into a clean, programmable interface that AI agents can use autonomously.

  • reverse-engineering
  • api-development
  • llm-tools
  • mcp
  • ai-agents
  • web-automation
  • python