thoughts & learnings
Writing
I write about open source, WordPress, community building, AI, and whatever else is on my mind. I prefer long form over punchy takes — if I'm writing something down, it's because I think it's worth more than a sentence.
Aug 30, 2026
WordPress now has two AI systems that point in opposite directions: one where WordPress calls an AI, and one where an AI calls WordPress. Here’s how each actually works as of WordPress 7.1, and why the Abilities API sitting underneath them is the part that matters.
Aug 5, 2026
When Claude and I were working on building this WordPress site, I was really pleasantly surprised when it made the decision to build the content form using native WordPress functionality…