Jerry's Tech Blog

An open-source software ecosystem built entirely from scratch in pure Rust — 13 applications spanning image editing, vector graphics, video, audio, word processing, presentations, CAD, spreadsheets, and more, going head-to-head with the full Office and Adobe suites. Core philosophy: runs from a single exe, data stays local, truly native (no Electron), and AI Agents can be called on at any time. Still in alpha, but already usable — if you don't want to pay the software tax, roll your own.

An obsessive Obsidian power user's toolkit rundown: from template automation (Templater/QuickAdd) to board management (Kanban), from PDF annotation (PDF++) to Shell Commands—14 plugins holding up an entire digital garden. It's not about having many tools; it's about having the right ones.

Immersive Translate has become increasingly bloated and expensive—why not return to the essentials? Shinkansen for blazing speed and zero cost, Reading Companion Frog for versatility, Simple Translate that lives up to its name, and Fluent Read for no-nonsense simplicity—four open-source extensions paired with OpenCode Go's free AI models. Lightweight, free, and flexible translation at your fingertips. The way of tools: good enough is good enough, and free is king.

Subtitle Edit v5 has moved from being a Windows exclusive to a cross-platform tool—macOS and Linux users can finally get in on the action. Master a few key techniques—subtitle area hotkeys, waveform splitting, multiple find and replace, and bilingual subtitle merging—and your editing efficiency will skyrocket. The platform doesn't matter; it's the skill that counts.

Five open-source power tools in hand, productivity follows naturally: Beetroot manages your clipboard with AI integration, Tolaria forges a Markdown editing masterpiece in Rust, Snippai captures screenshots to instantly recognize anything (formulas, code, tables), Umi-OCR handles offline recognition without relying on anyone else, and WindowTabs unifies your scattered windows under one roof. Tools need not be many—what matters is they fit your hand.

Local REST API 4.0 is no longer just a bridge for browsers — it also serves as an MCP Server, allowing AI Agents to search, read, write, and patch your Obsidian notes directly using natural language. Browser extension settings have changed accordingly, and the HTTP Headers format needs to be updated. In essence, your vault has evolved from "manual operation" to "a knowledge interface that AI can interact with directly."

Syncing Obsidian notes is a must-have. From Dropbox to Git, it's been a journey of trial and error. Now, Agentic Git Sync lets you enjoy all the benefits of Git sync without knowing a thing about Git—just use it! All you need is a GitHub URL and a token, install the plugin, and sync with one click. Even conflicts can be handed off to AI. The only limitations: it currently supports GitHub only, and it's not yet available on mobile.

Hover your mouse, and foreign text is instantly understood. Three translation methods: hover, select, or full page. Supports multiple engines, plus an automatic vocabulary notebook. Read foreign text without getting stuck.

Use fewer keyboard shortcuts and more slash commands; distinguish conversations clearly, make good use of the model, collect when you should collect, step back when you should step back—only then can AI become a handy blade rather than a wild gust of wind.

The way of tools lies not in having them, but in mastering them. OpenCode TUI conceals a complete hotkey system—most people only type and send, unaware their fingertips could fly. The layout divides into four zones: messages, input, status, and sidebar; keys are categorized by function, customizable through tui.json. Those who know use it never leave the keyboard; those who don't click their mouse till old age.

Naming as Metaphor: From literature to mythology, AI products take their names from the crystallized wisdom of humanity, reflecting their creators' philosophical contemplation on the essence of technology—works, poetry, eternal labor, fire-bringer, sky-bearer—all are digital incarnations of the human spirit.

When multitasking disrupts your balance and scatters your focus, mistakes appear like illusions. Shift your mind, shift your approach, and the problems vanish. Technology, too, is like Zen—flow with change, and nothing will stand in your way.

Seek the infinite within the finite; five kinds may suffice, yet ninety-four can also do. The key lies in a single API key, and the gate opens where the heart is open. Use it wisely and stay mindful—only then can one move freely across the ocean of digital intelligence.

Using language as a bridge to connect programming with the human heart. Gitea MCP simplifies complexity, making repository management as natural as conversation, as effortless as breathing—no tedious searches needed, just a single line of natural language, and everything comes to life.

Eye fatigue, heart unrest; seek a vessel of calm, change the type, and the world becomes clear in an instant. No!! Meiryo UI—it’s not for showy style, but for comfortable reading. What’s changed is the font; what’s nourished is the state of mind.

With the key at heart and the file in mind—one click to retrieve, no fuss required; swift hands guided by intent, the file name comes naturally.

Looking back, time flows like water; with a tap of the finger, the past comes into view. No searching is needed—what the heart seeks appears instantly. History and tools merge, as swift as a thought, as precise as intention.

Master the tools, and you can capture any scene at will; refining the moment is also a cultivation of the mind. A screenshot is more than just recording an image—it’s about crafting your own style within the frame and the shadows.

With the heart as a guide and the keys as the path — the old F key transforms into the dance of Lua, where history and commands flow at your fingertips, past and present meeting as seamlessly as breathing.