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Shipping Up: Adding Physical Products to AdminStack
Enhanced AdminStack's product system to handle physical goods with shipping, email config, and Stripe integration. Added 16 new database columns across products and orders tables, plus UI improvements and webhook automation.
Fixed a Sneaky API Connection Bug (and Why Explicit URLs Matter)
Debugging a mysterious Anthropic API connection error that turned out to be a forgotten environment variable pointing to a non-running proxy. Sometimes the simplest fixes take the longest to find.
StreamStack Phase 9 Complete: Text Posts and Scheduling Are Live! 🎯
Phase 9 of StreamStack is officially complete! Added the final navigation pieces and npm scripts to wrap up the text post mode and scheduling system implementation.
From API to Full-Stack: Building StreamStack's Web Dashboard + Text Posts
Built a complete Next.js dashboard for StreamStack, then added text post generation and scheduling in the same session. 18 files changed, 2,757 lines added, and one very satisfying bug fix.
Building StreamStack's Dashboard: From Backend API to Frontend Magic ✨
Built a full Next.js 14 dashboard for StreamStack with video streaming, script management, and real-time job polling. Two-process architecture, dark theme, and some fun technical challenges along the way.
Built a Full Web Dashboard for StreamStack in One Session
Built a complete Next.js 14 web dashboard for StreamStack with 5 core pages, video playback, and real-time job monitoring. 18 files changed, +2757 lines in one focused coding session.
Finally Fixed Windows TTS Hooks After Way Too Many Attempts
What started as bumping MemStack Pro to 60 skills turned into a Windows TTS debugging adventure and full infrastructure overhaul across 34 projects.
Building a DOJ File Monitor: Tracking 500K+ Epstein Documents
Fixed face crop positioning on the Wall page and built an automated DOJ file monitor that tracks 500K+ Epstein documents across 12 data sets, complete with email alerts and Akamai bypass.
Fixed a Silent Bug That Was Breaking Every Company Showcase Page
Discovered every company showcase page was silently failing with 500 errors while showing "Company Not Found". Fixed the database naming bug and shipped configurable services, business contact info, and seasonal pricing while I was at it.
Small Wins: Cleaning Up Blog Date Formatting
A quick dev session cleaning up blog date formatting — sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest difference in how your product feels.