The Forge Blog
Development logs, project updates, and technical deep dives from the workshop.
Thoughts on building software, running a solo dev shop, and pushing the boundaries of AI-assisted development.
The Return of Android Apps!
After I deleted apps on the forge, I realized I had acted on impulse. Google had announced upcoming changes to its policy on side loading apps, and I felt a sudden pressure to clear everything out. It was a rash move, and I did not need to make it. T...
DeepWP: How AI Takes Full Control of Your WordPress Site
DeepWP is a WordPress plugin that brings a chat bot directly into your wp-admin dashboard. It connects you to DeepSeek AI, and you use your own API key. This setup gives the AI full control over your website through 41 built in tools. Imagine having ...
Version Tracking, Changelogs & an Update API
Every piece of software I ship through the Forge just got a whole lot smarter. Starting today, every product page now shows a version number right next to the title, so you know exactly what you're getting. Below the screenshots, you'll find a full c...
Where is Pocket25?
Pocket25 has been a quiet but essential tool for radio enthusiasts, public safety monitors, and scanner hobbyists who need to decode P25 Phase 1 trunked radio systems directly from their Android devices. For a long time, it lived comfortably outside ...
Sideloading isn't Dead, It's Just More Complicated Now
If you have spent any time around Android devices, you know that one of the great freedoms of the platform is the ability to install applications from outside the official Google Play Store. This process, called side loading, has always felt like a s...