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April 28, 2026 13 min read

CLIs Over MCPs for AI Tool Integration

MCP servers put credentials in JSON configs. CLIs keep them in a keyring. After six months using both, I moved my main integrations off MCP. Here is why.

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April 22, 2026 12 min read

Ship Fast and Safe with AI Agents: The Enforcement Layer

AI coding agents cheat tests and can stage secrets. Enforcement at the hook and commit layer is what keeps quality, speed, and security together.

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April 15, 2026 9 min read

Context Engineering Across 12 Repositories

Working across 12 repositories on different stacks is harder for AI assistants than it looks. Here is the context system I landed on.

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January 20, 2026 34 min read

Canvas CLI: The Complete Guide to LMS Automation

Master Canvas LMS automation with Canvas CLI. Learn installation, OAuth setup, batch operations, shell scripting, and advanced workflows for administrators.

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November 30, 2025 22 min read

Canvas LMS Kit: The Complete PHP SDK You've Awaited

Discover how Canvas LMS Kit simplifies Canvas API integration with 45 APIs, OAuth support, and production-ready features. A comprehensive PHP SDK guide.