Mimo 2.5 Didn’t Just Make Mistakes. It Changed How I Evaluate AI Models.

For the past few weeks, I’ve been building and experimenting with AI agents.

Not just chatbots, but agents that search the web, modify files, interact with Linux terminals, schedule cron jobs, orchestrate MCP tools, and automate real work.

Like many people, I initially evaluated models using the usual metrics:

  • Benchmark scores
  • Coding ability
  • Reasoning capability
  • Context window
  • Cost
  • Speed

Those metrics are useful.

But after spending enough time with autonomous agents, I’ve come to believe they don’t measure the thing I care about most.

Operational reliability. Continue reading Mimo 2.5 Didn’t Just Make Mistakes. It Changed How I Evaluate AI Models.

Why OpenCode Go Is Worth It — An Honest Take for Coders and Automators

I’ve been using OpenCode Go for about two weeks now, and it’s become my go-to for coding, AI agents, and automation. Here’s an honest take on whether it’s worth it.

What Is OpenCode Go?

A $5 first month, $10/month after subscription that gives you access to 13 top open coding models. No per-token charges — just a flat fee with usage limits.

Subscribe to OpenCode Go

The Models

  • DeepSeek — V4 Pro, V4 Flash
  • GLM — 5.2, 5.1
  • Kimi — K2.7 Code, K2.6
  • Qwen — 3.7 Max, 3.7 Plus, 3.6 Plus
  • MiniMax — M3, M2.7
  • MiMo — V2.5, V2.5 Pro (with vision!)
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WordPress MCP Setup for Claude Code

The WordPress MCP Adapter plugin exposes a WordPress site as an MCP server. Combined with Automattic’s @automattic/mcp-wordpress-remote package, Claude Code can create and edit posts, manage pages, and interact with WordPress directly from a session.

Architecture

Claude Code
  └── stdio
      └── npx @automattic/mcp-wordpress-remote
              └── HTTPS (Application Password auth)
                      └── WordPress REST API (/wp-json/mcp/...)
                              └── MCP Adapter plugin
                                      └── WordPress Abilities API

Requirements

  • WordPress 6.9+
  • Node.js (installed via nvm)
  • MCP Adapter plugin activated on the WordPress site

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Setting Up Mnemosyne Memory for Claude Code

Mnemosyne is a local-first AI memory system that integrates with Claude Code via MCP, giving Claude persistent memory across sessions.

Why MCP Instead of CLI

The CLI (mnemosyne store, mnemosyne recall) is a manual tool — you run it yourself and paste results back. The MCP integration makes Mnemosyne a first-class tool Claude can call directly, just like any other tool in a session.

Concretely, with MCP:

  • Claude automatically stores and retrieves memories during a conversation without any manual intervention
  • Memory reads and writes happen inline, so context is enriched transparently
  • No copy-pasting: Claude calls mnemosyne_remember or mnemosyne_recall the same way it calls any other tool

The CLI remains useful for inspection (mnemosyne stats), backup (mnemosyne export), and manual management — but it is not a substitute for the MCP integration when Claude is the one that needs to remember things.

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Connecting WordPress MCP via Tailscale

Most guides for connecting AI assistants to a self-hosted WordPress site via MCP suggest using Cloudflare Tunnel or ngrok to expose the site publicly. This works, but it also reintroduces infrastructure layers that can interfere with MCP: WAFs, bot-fight rules, page caches, and host-level rewrites that intercept REST API requests before WordPress ever handles them.

A cleaner alternative, if your machines are already on Tailscale: skip the public internet entirely.

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When Security Becomes Friction for Meralco Online

Meralco is a good example of a company overdoing online security in places where the actual risk is low.

Meralco is a utility company. It is not a bank, an e-wallet provider, or a financial institution holding customer funds. The information it needs to protect—customer name, service address, and billing amount—is important, but it does not carry the same risk profile as banking credentials or stored monetary value. The security approach should reflect that difference.

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n8n alternatives

I recently discovered that there are a few solid, self-hosted alternatives to n8n. Here’s a quick comparison of their GitHub stars and key features (as of Nov. 26, 2025):

Platform GitHub Stars Self-hosted Focus / Best Use Case
n8n 159k ✅ Yes General-purpose workflow automation with powerful code node. Ideal for complex multi-service automations and ETL tasks.
Activepieces 19.3k ✅ Yes Low-code/no-code automation with occasional custom JS support. Good for lighter, simpler workflows.
Windmill 15.2k ✅ Yes Developer-centric automation using scripts (Python/TypeScript/Go). Great for internal tools and backend workflows.
Automatisch 13.4k ✅ Yes Simplified Zapier-style automation. Best for small, straightforward tasks when ease and self-hosting matter.

Summary: n8n remains the most powerful and versatile, while Activepieces and Windmill offer lighter or more code-centric alternatives. Automatisch is best if you just need simple self-hosted automations.

WordPress Lost Its Soul

What happened to WordPress?

The whole ecosystem—themes, plugins, and even the support culture—has turned into a marketplace. Everywhere you go, there’s an upsell. Basic features sit behind paywalls. And if you just want to build a straightforward blog, the experience is frustrating.

Finding a minimalist theme with a clean two-column layout, no widget blocks, no theme blocks, no Gutenberg clutter, and no upgrade prompts used to be easy. Now it feels like searching for something that shouldn’t be rare. Most themes are bloated with builders, bundled features, and aggressive pro-version hooks.

The open-source spirit that made WordPress welcoming has given way to commercial noise. WordPress is still free at its core, but the culture around it has shifted. For someone who simply wants a clean, honest blogging theme, it’s hard not to feel like WordPress has lost its soul.

Navigating the Challenges of Mobile Payments: A Lesson from GCash Spam SMS

Paying bills has never been easier, thanks to the advent of mobile payment solutions like GCash and Maya. However, my recent experience with GCash highlighted a significant issue that needs addressing.

The Issue with Spam SMS

Recently, I was paying for my Globe Postpaid plan and decided to use GCash for the transaction. However, in the past few days, I’ve been inundated with spam marketing SMS from GCash. The frequency and irrelevance of these messages were frustrating, so I decided to block GCash in my Google Messages app.

The Unintended Consequence

When I attempted to pay my bill via GCash, I didn’t receive the OTP (One-Time Password) required to complete the transaction. It quickly dawned on me that GCash was blocked, preventing the OTP from coming through. I unblocked GCash temporarily, but the OTP still took too long to arrive. This delay was unacceptable, especially when trying to complete a time-sensitive transaction.
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Embracing Text-Based Content: Efficiency and Clarity in Digital Learning

In a digital landscape dominated by videos, sometimes simplicity and speed are all you need. Leo Laporte, the Tech Guy, once lamented the frustration of clicking on a video only to wade through minutes of unnecessary intros and prompts to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon.

Consider scenarios where you’re in a quiet environment or simply prefer to read instructions quickly. Opening a video might not always be practical or preferred. This blog focuses solely on text-based content, ensuring you can access information swiftly and without distraction. Continue reading Embracing Text-Based Content: Efficiency and Clarity in Digital Learning