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schnetzlerjoe

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Builder and developer that loves to learn and build new stuff.
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schnetzlerjoe··on Show HN: Tasker – An open-source desktop agent for browser and OS automation
Agree. That's the biggest ask from myself from using it. That's why I was thinking of just having a deployment option to my own server or something. Just runs and I don't have to be interrupted during my browsing.
schnetzlerjoe··on Show HN: Tasker – An open-source desktop agent for browser and OS automation
That makes a lot of sense tbh. I believe some of the way around this is only exposing context and actionable tools the agent can and should be using per step but additional guardrails would not hurt at all.
schnetzlerjoe··on Show HN: Tasker – An open-source desktop agent for browser and OS automation
I will try to see if I can get my hands on a similar spec to test and recreate! Thanks for the message :)
schnetzlerjoe··on Show HN: Tasker – An open-source desktop agent for browser and OS automation
Yeah I know and agree. I use like dozens of tools with same names, many very similar products. But those that are genuinely confused and provide feedback I appreciate. Those that are hostile that just seem to follow "misery loves company", I like to be sarcastic with. Seems to be a win win with both sides (I can be a smart ass).

Appreciate it!

schnetzlerjoe··on Show HN: Tasker – An open-source desktop agent for browser and OS automation
I asked it if people still understand sarcasm and humor in 2026 since it's doing all my "thinking" for me! You would not like the answer.

It's New Years Day. You seem to have a lot of anger.

I'm here for you if you need to talk. I support you!!!

schnetzlerjoe··on Show HN: Tasker – An open-source desktop agent for browser and OS automation
Phenomenal questions. Sandboxing would be a PHENOMENAL idea. And allowlist it currently is capable of this but does require code changes so configuration based would probably be more what you are referring to?

The replay feature is similar to the record feature. It's not a "guardrail" I would say though.

All stuff that definitely would be great idea.

schnetzlerjoe··on Show HN: Tasker – An open-source desktop agent for browser and OS automation
No I guess not. I just asked it. Your answer:

Why Tasker is a good name Instantly understandable “Tasker” clearly communicates automation, jobs, actions, workflows Zero explanation needed — huge plus for a consumer + SMB product Broad enough to scale Works for: Desktop agent Cloud cron jobs HTTP-triggered automations AI agents running tasks for sales, ops, HVAC estimates, etc. Doesn’t lock you into just AI or just workflows Matches your positioning Given what you’ve built: non-technical, consumer-friendly automation powered by AI Tasker fits that perfectly — especially compared to over-clever AI names.

I think that answers your question lmao

schnetzlerjoe··on Show HN: Tasker – An open-source desktop agent for browser and OS automation
Yeah probably if I were to take it seriously! Thanks for the rec
schnetzlerjoe··on Show HN: Tasker – An open-source desktop agent for browser and OS automation
I knew about it. I just did it for fun and me and my father so did not care enough. You can name it whatever you would like.

Lmfaooooo on the meltdown. No probably not considering I have been one for longer. And so far it has. Time will be the real tell so I've heard.

schnetzlerjoe··on Show HN: Tasker – An open-source desktop agent for browser and OS automation
Technically it can run any OpenAI schema open source LLM through Fireworks or Groq or whatever. But you are right I should probably make that clearer.
schnetzlerjoe··on Show HN: Tasker – An open-source desktop agent for browser and OS automation
No! It's not!!!!
schnetzlerjoe··on Show HN: Tasker – An open-source desktop agent for browser and OS automation
Hahahaha, oh fun. I guess so then.

It is opening for me, maybe DNS stuff although its been up for a month. https://automatewithtasker.com or https://github.com/pitalco/tasker if that does not work.

schnetzlerjoe··on We had to pivot and it sucks
This wasn't for that purpose. But the other ones were so thank you very much! Thats helpful. Did not know that was a thing.
schnetzlerjoe··on Show HN: Assess your chances of being hired before writing a proposal on Upwork
It doesnt work when trying to go through OAuth.
schnetzlerjoe··on The True Valuation of Tesla?
Pital just launched its research section where instead of blogging, we utilize our valuation and projection software on public and private businesses. Take a look and let me know what you think!

Best, Joe