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MCP/Tools Are Not REST API: Here’s a Better Design Peter Mbanugo ・ Aug 16 #ai #llm #systemdesign #node

Large language models (LLM) without access to current data are almost useless. They need enough data and context to do the right thing, and that’s where tool calling becomes leverage. The rise of MCP has unlocked more possibilities for AI agents to access current information and therefore provide useful results. Tools are functions or APIs…

Just finished building my Note API where I combined authentication, authorization with JWT and full CRUD functionality to manage user-specific notes. Really happy with how this small project helped me understand securing APIs and structuring backend logic. Repo: https://github.com/imrancodes/Note-API

SMÅ Printer simplifies printing with only three buttons and a single LED for status updates The top-feeding paper design saves desk space while holding up to 120 sheets reliably Maintenance is intuitive, allowing one-handed ink replacement without spills or awkward handling Our printers have long been seen as bulky, frustrating gadgets that occupy too much…

Perplexity AI stunned the industry with an unsolicited $34.5 billion cash offer for Google Chrome Chrome browser remains a key part of Google’s AI tools and long-term LLM development strategy Perplexity’s own valuation is less than half of the amount it offered to acquire Chrome Perplexity AI has attracted attention with an unsolicited $34.5 billion…

Most modern robot vacuums don’t just vacuum your floors – they can also mop them for you. This type of robovac is sometimes referred to as a ‘hybrid robot vacuum’, and it’s increasingly difficult to find bots that don’t offer mopping these days. But how much should you focus on the mopping part? How does…

Hi there! I’m Maneshwar. Currently, I’m building a private AI code review tool that runs on your LLM key (OpenAI, Gemini, etc.) with flat, no-seat pricing — designed for small teams. Check it out, if that’s your kind of thing. Design patterns are standardized solutions to common software design problems. The term “Gang of Four…

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is designed for stateless tool execution, meaning each tool invocation is independent of any previous calls. But many real-world agent workflows need memory or context the ability to remember facts between calls or share state across steps. This article explores how to design MCP-based tools that maintain context across calls, while honoring MCP’s…

Start-here.page=About.post 📅 Date: 2025-08-16 🔧 Tools: ufw, nginx, apt, systemctl How It Started: The idea was to install UFW, allow the necessary ports, and install nginx — then put something on it to test locally in browser. The Process: Install simple firewall — UFW sudo apt update && sudo apt install ufw Installation went successfully,…

A new report outlines changes to the Apple Watch 12 We could get new sensors and an exterior redesign The wearable won’t be launching until September 2026 It looks likely that the Apple Watch 11 will be unveiled sometime next month, if Apple sticks to its usual schedule, but a new report suggests that its…