All posts by Evan
Best AI Coding CLIs 2026
Evan here. I usually judge an AI coding CLI by the moment it stops being cute. A one-file change is easy. The real test is a repo with old decisions, generated code, half-true docs, and a failing test that depends on three modules. That is where an AI coding CLI either reduces guessing or quietly […]
Who Gets to Decide? Designing an Authority Control Plane for AI Coding Agents
A research-backed operating model for AI coding agents: authority tiers, least privilege, parameter-bound approvals, sandboxing, rollback, audit trails, and outcome-based evaluation.
Superpowers vs. Grill Me: Match AI Planning to the Cost of Being Wrong
Research shows that clarification, planning, and verification solve different AI coding risks. Compare Superpowers, Grill Me, and a practical hybrid workflow.
Code Intelligence MCP Servers: Context7, Serena, Sourcegraph, Graphiti, Cognee, and Code Index
Compare code intelligence and documentation MCP servers by task: fresh docs, repository packaging, symbol-aware navigation, static analysis, and knowledge-graph memory.
Graphify vs Context7, ToonDex, Repomix, DeepWiki, and Serena
Compare Graphify alternatives by context model, retrieval method, setup, privacy boundary, freshness, editing support, and the developer questions each tool can answer.
SaaS and Workflow MCP Servers: n8n, Jira, Linear, Notion, and Obsidian
Compare workflow and productivity MCP servers for n8n, Jira, Linear, Notion, and Obsidian. Learn how to design safe read, write, approval, and audit workflows.
Database, Vector, and Analytics MCP Servers: Supabase, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Neo4j, and More
Compare database MCP servers for SQL, documents, graphs, vectors, caches, search, and analytics, with current official options and a least-privilege deployment checklist.
Claude MCP Complete Guide: Claude Code and Desktop Setup, Config, Commands, and Best Servers
Set up MCP in Claude Code or Claude Desktop, choose local, project, or user scope, verify connections, fix common errors, and select safe servers.
What Is MCP? Model Context Protocol, Servers, Clients, Tools, and How It Works
Learn what MCP is, how MCP servers and clients communicate, and when to use tools, resources, or prompts—with a practical architecture and security checklist.
AI News Roundup: Claude, DeepSeek V4, Gemini and More
1-Minute Briefing 01 | Claude Code accused of hidden China-user detection; Alibaba bans Claude A reverse-engineering report claimed Claude Code had used timezone checks, proxy-domain matching, and Unicode-based prompt markers to identify suspected China-based users. Anthropic said the mechanism was an anti-abuse experiment aimed at resale and distillation risks, and that the code was removed […]