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Create Missing RSS Feeds with LLMs
a year ago
- Blogs used to commonly have RSS feeds, but now many do not.
- Following blogs without RSS can be annoying, but there's a workaround.
- CSS selectors can extract RSS-like content from webpages (e.g., feedmaker.fly.dev).
- Writing CSS selector rules manually is tedious and requires knowledge of HTML.
- LLMs can automate the process of generating RSS feed URLs from HTML.
- A template chat (chatcraft.org) demonstrates how to use an LLM for this purpose.
- Steps include showing an advanced sample, explaining the process, pasting HTML, and generating the RSS URL.
I chose CSV uploads over complex UI for my MVP, and I'm proud
a year ago
- Tool to copy Cloudflare firewall rules from one domain to multiple others.
- MVP built with Cloudflare's APIs and SDKs for integration.
- Challenge was designing a system to manage large inputs efficiently.
- User flow involves inputting API credentials, fetching zones, selecting target zones, and applying rules.
- Spreadsheet interface chosen for scalability and ease of handling large volumes of data.
- Offline CSV upload approach keeps sensitive data secure and avoids server-side storage.
- Two CSV upload components: one for account credentials and zones, another for target zones.
- Configberry.com launched as a free tool based on this concept.
Show HN: Create your own finetuned AI model using Google Sheets
a year ago
- Semantic email: Send email to fill Google Forms using AI
- Support forum: Help to tone down aggressive answers
- Finetuning: Build your own AI model using data in Google Sheets
- Extract structured data from customer conversations
- Customize UI: Change layout, hide fields & redirect on submit
- Embed Google Forms in your website
- Assign points: Calculate score based on different points per answer
- File upload: Upload files in Google Forms without login
- Email notification: Send Google Forms responses to users & co-workers
- Enhance Google Forms into CRM
- eSignature: Collect legally binding signatures in Google Forms
- Fillable PDF: Generate customized PDF from Google Forms responses
- Signature workflow: Collect multiple signatures in Google Forms
- Intake form: Create forms with eSignature for patients
- HIPAA form: Mask PHI fields for HIPAA compliance
- Prefill & email: Prefill Google Forms & send as email to customers
- Drawing: Accept drawings using Google Forms
- Add legal & HIPAA compliance to Google Forms
- Meal Prep Software: For weekly changing menu
- Online Canteen: Take canteen orders for weekly changing menu
- Order form: Calculate order amount in Google Forms
- WhatsApp form: Take online orders from WhatsApp contacts
- Payment form: Accept payment in Google Forms
- Website builder: Organize forms like Linktree
- Take food orders for frequently changing menu
Waypoint Transit (YC W25) Is Hiring a Founding Engineer
a year ago
- Waypoint automates urban planning to make it more efficient, affordable, and effective.
- U.S. cities heavily rely on consulting firms for repetitive and costly planning tasks.
- Waypoint's mission is to enable sustainable, resilient, and human-centric urban design through automation.
- AI can automate repetitive workflows, reducing costs and increasing city capacity.
- Waypoint is well-funded, growing rapidly, and already collaborating with multiple cities.
- The first engineering hire will help define engineering systems from scratch.
- The role is in-person in San Francisco and may require working nights and weekends.
- Compensation includes a salary range of $120K - $170K and equity (0.50% - 2.00%).
Show HN: I built a tool to automate repetitive tasks by recording my screen
a year ago
- AI learns and replicates your workflow exactly as you perform it.
- Automation is made accessible with no complex setups required.
- Record your screen to automate tasks without traditional RPA tools.
- Workflows can be executed on your machine or in optimized cloud environments.
- Quick start with an intuitive platform; record, review, and adjust workflows.
- Workflows can be triggered on demand, scheduled, or based on conditions.
- Designed for anyone performing repetitive screen tasks.
- Early access available with limited spots.
Show HN: API Testing and Security with AI
a year ago
- 80% faster reduction in test creation and maintenance time.
- 78k APIs secured, proactively protected against security vulnerabilities.
- 60% fewer API threats, immediate reduction in security breaches.
- Qodex.ai automates API testing, reducing manual effort and increasing efficiency.
- Real-time Slack alerts for test failures and response time drops.
- Achieved 100% API test coverage without extensive QA teams.
- Seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Postman and Jira.
- AI-driven test case generation in plain English, easy for non-technical users.
- Detailed reporting and analysis to detect anomalies in user flows.
- Positive customer feedback highlighting ease of use and effectiveness.
Amazon makes 'fundamental leap forward in robotics' device having sense of touch
a year ago
- Amazon has developed a new robot named Vulcan with a sense of touch, capable of handling about 75% of items in its warehouses.
- Vulcan uses AI to identify objects by touch, determining what it can handle and the best way to pick them up.
- The robot will work alongside humans, reducing the need for ladders or frequent bending by stowing items on upper and lower shelving levels.
- Amazon's director of robotics, Aaron Parness, describes Vulcan as a 'fundamental leap forward in robotics' due to its tactile capabilities.
- The deployment of Vulcan raises concerns about job losses as automation increases in distribution centers.
- Goldman Sachs economists speculated that 300 million jobs worldwide could be automated by 2030 due to AI advancements.
- Amazon's chief technologist of robotics, Tye Brady, asserts that robots cannot fully replace humans and are meant to 'amplify human potential' and improve safety.
- Brady emphasizes that humans are essential for detecting system hacks and spotting practical issues like broken or spilled items.
- AI is helping robots navigate complex spaces autonomously and learn to move safely alongside people and objects.
- Amazon plans to install machine-learning-based packaging technology in Europe to reduce waste, with over 70 machines set up by the end of 2024.
In praise of grobi for auto-configuring X11 monitors
a year ago
- The author uses grobi to automatically configure their Dell 32-inch 8K monitor (UP3218K) when it connects to their PC.
- Previously, the author used a sleep-based approach with manual xrandr commands to configure the monitor after waking from suspend-to-RAM.
- The grobi configuration file (~/.config/grobi.conf) specifies the monitor's outputs and resolutions, using atomic mode for reliable configuration.
- Grobi listens for X11 RandR output change events and runs xrandr to configure the monitor when it detects a connection.
- The author also uses zleep, a custom program, to manage suspend-to-RAM and automatically wake the PC at 6:50 AM for daily cron jobs.
- zleep integrates with a myStrom smart plug to turn off the monitor during suspend, saving power (30W in standby).
- A shell script (/lib/systemd/system-sleep/zleep.sh) turns the monitor back on after resuming, allowing grobi to detect and configure it.
Xkcd's "Is It Worth the Time?" Considered Harmful
a year ago
- Automating small tasks can be more beneficial than doing them manually, as it builds skills and knowledge.
- Learning shell tools like sed and xargs through automation can save time in the long run.
- Automation helps in accumulating capabilities that are useful for more complex tasks later.
- Building an engineering culture that values automation can reduce toil and speed up projects.
- Even if automation takes longer initially, the skills gained outweigh the short-term time loss.
The AI jobs crisis is here, now
a year ago
- Duolingo CEO announces shift to an 'AI-first' approach, reducing reliance on human contractors.
- Reports contradict the CEO's statement, revealing that Duolingo has already replaced 100 workers, including writers and translators, with AI.
- Affected workers express shock and disappointment, noting AI's current limitations in quality and creativity.
- The AI jobs crisis is already impacting various sectors, including creative industries, journalism, and voice acting.
- Recent college graduates face unusually high unemployment rates, potentially linked to AI replacing entry-level white-collar jobs.
- Economic trends suggest AI investment may be crowding out spending on new hires, exacerbating job market challenges.
- The AI jobs crisis is characterized by gradual attrition in creative fields and reduced hiring, rather than mass layoffs.
- Critics argue that AI is being used to automate creative jobs instead of dull tasks, contrary to initial expectations.
- Despite hype, enterprise AI adoption shows mixed results, with many companies reporting disappointing returns on investment.
- The broader implications of the AI jobs crisis call for societal reflection on the value of work and the need for protective measures.
Hexagon wheel robots transform tight warehouse spaces into smart sorting zones
a year ago
- German logistics firm's innovation transforms goods sorting and movement with Cellumation’s Celluveyor system.
- Modular hexagonal cells with omnidirectional wheels enable precise, collision-free movement in tight spaces.
- Daifuku partners with Cellumation to integrate Celluveyor into robotic depalletization systems for efficient package handling.
- 3D camera-based vision system and AI algorithms optimize real-time routing and object alignment.
- Adaptive software and digital twins allow for post-installation upgrades and efficiency improvements.
- Celluveyor’s open structure supports easy reconfiguration, ideal for dynamic industries.
- Daifuku’s depalletization cell combines Celluveyor with robotics, reducing space and improving throughput up to 5,200 packages/hour.
- Advanced vision system and robotic arm ensure precise, reliable descrambling with minimal user intervention.
- Cellumation aims to expand US market share through partnership with Daifuku.
Show HN: Vom Decision Platform (Cursor for Decision Analyst)
a year ago
- No-code editor with Excel-formula powered decision flow for branching, variable calculation, and decision tables.
- REST API integration compatible with OpenAPI for easy system integration including legacy, ERP, CRM, and event buses.
- AI Copilot for task automation and policy improvement suggestions.
- Connectors with popular data providers and services, including caching and cost-saving data fetch skipping.
- Policy A/B testing for risk-controlled iterations and continuous improvement.
- Versioning system with logging of modifiers and approvers for consistency and auditability.
- Security features include API keys authentication, encrypted databases, and a secret manager.
- Scalable cloud application capable of online decisions in under 30ms and millions of batch executions in minutes.
- Decision History logs every decision for auditing, debugging, and analysis.
- Vom platform supports various applications like credit engine, anti-fraud, approval automation, and dynamic pricing.
- Vom's vision is to help companies thrive in a data-driven, automated future with stricter regulations and AI/ML support.
- Vom focuses on user-friendliness, performance, and security using the latest technology.
- Backed by industry leaders, Vom offers solutions for companies of all sizes.
Python lib generates its code on-the-fly based on usage
a year ago
- AutoGenLib is a Python library that dynamically generates code using OpenAI's API when importing non-existent modules or functions.
- Features include dynamic code generation, context-aware function creation, progressive enhancement, and automatic exception handling.
- No default caching ensures varied and creative results with each import, though caching can be enabled for consistency.
- Requires Python 3.12+ and an OpenAI API key set in the OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable.
- The library analyzes the importing code's context to generate relevant functions, ensuring compatibility with existing data structures.
- Includes optional initialization for hinting the library's purpose and supports runtime caching toggling.
- Generated code can be inspected using Python's inspect module, and prompts to OpenAI include comprehensive context for better consistency.
- Not suitable for production-critical code without review, intended for prototyping and experimentation.
- Contributions are not accepted as it's a proof-of-concept project, released under the MIT License.
Robot chefs take over at South Korea's highway restaurants, to mixed reviews
a year ago
- Chef Park Jeong-eun's traditional Korean dishes at Munmak rest stop were replaced by robot chefs in February 2024, leading to customer dissatisfaction and loss of pride for Park.
- South Korea is pushing for greater automation in the service sector to address labor shortages, with plans to increase robot workers to 1 million by 2030.
- Robot chefs at Munmak can prepare 150 meals per hour, nearly double the output of human chefs, but lack the human touch that customers miss.
- Automation has led to layoffs and a loss of dignity for human workers, with some quitting due to the menial nature of working alongside robots.
- The robots were developed by Chef Robot Tech, using reprogrammed co-bots to mimic human cooking motions, ensuring consistent and standardized dishes.
- While automation improves productivity and working conditions, it risks displacing workers, particularly in repetitive and technical roles like restaurant kitchens.
- The government is urged to invest in retraining programs to help workers adapt to new job roles or transition into new careers amid automation.
- Older women, who typically staff rest stop kitchens, face challenges in adapting to working alongside robots, with some fearing obsolescence as robots advance.
- Despite the benefits of automation, customers and workers alike express nostalgia for the human touch in food preparation and service.
The Unreasonable Effectiveness of an LLM Agent Loop with Tool Use
a year ago
- The article discusses the effectiveness of a simple LLM (Large Language Model) agent loop with tool use in an AI Programming Assistant called Sketch.
- The core loop involves sending user input to an LLM, which can return output or tool calls (like bash commands), and handling those tool calls or prompting for new user input.
- Using just one general-purpose tool (bash), current models like Claude 3.7 Sonnet can solve many problems efficiently, sometimes in 'one shot.'
- The assistant can handle tasks like esoteric git operations, git merges, and type checker errors, adapting to different environments and tools.
- Additional tools beyond bash improve quality, speed, and developer workflows, though text editing tools can be tricky.
- Agent loops are expected to be incorporated into more day-to-day automation tasks that are too specific or unstable for traditional automation.
- The author envisions more custom, ad hoc LLM agent loops being used for various automation tasks.
Show HN: I made a platform to debug Puppeteer (JS) crashes visually
a year ago
- Speed up production debugging with instant visualizations of Puppeteer crashes.
- Automatically capture and send crash data including URL, screenshot, HTML content, and error details to Buglesstack.
- Debug efficiently by previewing the page state at the time of failure and examining saved HTML content.
- Reduce debugging time by identifying and solving errors immediately with Buglesstack.
Foundry (YC F24) Is Hiring – Founding Engineer (ML × SWE)
a year ago
- Browser agents are the future for automating browser-based workflows, replacing traditional API integrations.
- Current browser agents are brittle and unreliable, similar to early GPT models.
- Foundry is building core infrastructure specifically designed for browser agents to improve reliability and scalability.
- The team is looking for a founding engineer with strong software engineering and ML systems experience.
- The role involves building ML systems and RL infrastructure from scratch, not prompt engineering.
- Foundry aims to create the foundational AI stack that others will depend on in the future.
- They are developing an end-to-end evaluation and training platform for web agents.
- The platform includes synthetic user simulations, automated evaluations, and large-scale benchmarking.
Augmented Coding: Better with Principles
a year ago
- The author wanted to automate AWS Transcribe workflow but found the manual process tedious.
- Claude initially over-engineered a solution with 300 lines of code, including unnecessary features like JSON to SRT conversion.
- Several issues arose during implementation, such as special characters in job names and file size limitations.
- The key to successful automation was making each step recoverable to avoid redundant work.
- Claude quickly adapted to feedback, correcting mistakes and suggesting solutions like extracting audio to handle large files.
- Automation took longer initially but reduced future friction, encouraging more frequent use.
- The combination of the author's experience and AI assistance led to efficient script development.
Show HN: Sshsync – CLI tool to run shell commands across multiple remote servers
a year ago
- sshsync is a CLI tool for running shell commands across multiple remote servers via SSH.
- Requires asyncssh for SSH connections and ssh-agent for passphrase-protected keys.
- Uses SSH aliases from ~/.ssh/config, not actual hostnames.
- Features include concurrent command execution, group-based targeting, file push/pull, and dry-run mode.
- Requires Python 3.10 or higher; install via pip or manual clone.
- Commands include 'all', 'group', 'push', 'pull', 'gadd', 'hadd', 'sync', 'ls', and 'version'.
- Configuration stored in ~/.config/sshsync/config.yaml; uses ~/.ssh/config for host details.
- Includes operation history and logging stored in platform-specific locations.
- Examples provided for common use cases like checking disk space, restarting services, and file transfers.
- Future updates may include live results display, performance optimizations, and additional authentication methods.
- Licensed under MIT License.
Capalyze – Natural language data analysis
a year ago
- Upload tables and ask questions to generate insights.
- Natural language analysis with AI to automatically parse targets and generate visual charts and insights.
- Multiple built-in data analysis modes and machine learning algorithms to select relevant models based on needs.
- Accurate analysis in sales forecasting, user behavior analysis, and business cost analysis.
- One-click AI dialogue to generate analysis reports and interactive dashboards with editable charts.
- Team collaboration, sharing, and reporting capabilities.
- AI-generated data quality reports and cleaning suggestions with online table editing.
- Support for complex Excel formulas, large CSV files, databases, cloud files, and API interfaces.
- Role-based permissions and encrypted private data for security.
- Seamless integration into existing workflows with open API and private deployment options.

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Create Missing RSS Feeds with LLMs

I chose CSV uploads over complex UI for my MVP, and I'm proud

Show HN: Create your own finetuned AI model using Google Sheets

Waypoint Transit (YC W25) Is Hiring a Founding Engineer

Show HN: I built a tool to automate repetitive tasks by recording my screen

Show HN: API Testing and Security with AI

Amazon makes 'fundamental leap forward in robotics' device having sense of touch

In praise of grobi for auto-configuring X11 monitors

Xkcd's "Is It Worth the Time?" Considered Harmful

The AI jobs crisis is here, now

Hexagon wheel robots transform tight warehouse spaces into smart sorting zones

Show HN: Vom Decision Platform (Cursor for Decision Analyst)

Python lib generates its code on-the-fly based on usage

Robot chefs take over at South Korea's highway restaurants, to mixed reviews

The Unreasonable Effectiveness of an LLM Agent Loop with Tool Use

Show HN: I made a platform to debug Puppeteer (JS) crashes visually

Foundry (YC F24) Is Hiring – Founding Engineer (ML × SWE)

Augmented Coding: Better with Principles

Show HN: Sshsync – CLI tool to run shell commands across multiple remote servers

Capalyze – Natural language data analysis