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tristanMatthias··on Git-bug: Distributed, offline-first bug tracker embedded in Git
To be fair I was also unhappy with current tooling and made my own [0] in a day or so.

I think this tool would be a hard thing to monetise unfortunately in 2026. It’s just… so easy to make stuff now.

[0] https://github.com/tristanmatthias/tasks

tristanMatthias··on Xiaomi MiMo v2.6
How does it compare to 4.1 flash? Curious why folks don’t use the more “modern” one.
tristanMatthias··on Show HN: Macros with a Behringer FCB1010 MIDI Pedalboard in macOS
I have one of these! And I almost made this exact thing myself! Love this thank you. PS would love a little UI for this if there isn't one already
tristanMatthias··on Launch HN: RonanRX (YC S26) – Personalized Peptides and GLP-1s
Ironically even this comment feels AI generated :/
tristanMatthias··on Accelerating GPT-5.6 Sol Ultrafast
Right! Not sure that will happen since Talaas was just bought by AMD, so more likely a US model. Still, we can dream.
tristanMatthias··on Accelerating GPT-5.6 Sol Ultrafast
> GPT-5.6 Sol on Ultrafast mode, delivering up to 750 output tokens per second

https://taalas.com/products/

> delivering 17k tokens per second per user on Llama 3.1 8B model.

Obviously this is a much smaller model, but I really can't wait for ASICs to take over the LLM space.

Imagine running a model like Sol/Fable (even half the size with 60-70% of it's intelligence) on your own ASIC hardware.

tristanMatthias··on Grok Bot
aren't these the same thing?
tristanMatthias··on The Psychedelic Toad of the Sonoran Desert
Very well put. No intention of dipping back in again.

As Alan Watts put, "These things are like a telephone conversation with god. Once you get the message, hang up the phone and don't pick it up again"

tristanMatthias··on The Psychedelic Toad of the Sonoran Desert
Yes plenty.

A comparison might be (for me at least) mushrooms is akin to going to an art gallery, and 5-meo is like going very deep (instantly) into a sensory-deprivation flotation tank.

An art gallery in the sense that there's a lot going on, there's a lot to interpret and you're very aware of the things that are around you. Those things have a strong ability to move you, provide insight, "downloads", intepretations. It can also be (not necessarily) very social as well. It's not a perfect metaphor because it doesn't capture all the other ways mushrooms can influence you, but for the sake of this analogy haha.

A flotation tank because… well for me everything ceased to exist. There was no time, no self, no light, no thought, no sensations. Nothing. Just an experience that merged with darkness and then there was simply just an awareness. I remember "being" in a place of complete darkness (darkness isn't even the right word because it's beyond the idea of darkness even existing). Beyond concepts and words and thoughts. And the darkness was truly "beautiful". It felt like it was silently humming, vibrating even. It felt primordial, as if it was pregnant with all possible creation. And yet utterly void.

Truly a surreal experience and not at ALL the same thing!

tristanMatthias··on The Psychedelic Toad of the Sonoran Desert
I have not but I would be very curious to see if there is any!
tristanMatthias··on The Psychedelic Toad of the Sonoran Desert
Yeah see my comment above. Life felt like I was in a dream state after. Still does if I drop back into that place and let go of the narratives of modern life. It really gives me a new perspective on "maya" as the hindus refer to it as. The "veil of illusion" that we find ourselves in. Not at all to say that I'm disengaged or disconnected. I still live a full and happy life. But I don't take it seriously anymore.

I'm reminded of Oscar Wilde's quote > Life is too important to be taken seriously.

tristanMatthias··on The Psychedelic Toad of the Sonoran Desert
Yes it fundamentally changed the way I see and show up in the world. The best way I could describe it is a sense of deep peace knowing that this is all a lovely dream, and that one day "I" will return to the source.
tristanMatthias··on The Psychedelic Toad of the Sonoran Desert
I've tried this before and it was an incredibly profound experience. Happy to answer questions if folks have any.
tristanMatthias··on Show HN: Wyzer Programming Language
This was a great introduction! Thanks for sharing
tristanMatthias··on Claude: Elevated errors across all models – Resolved
This gives me _visceral_ physical reaction when I read it. Ugh
tristanMatthias··on Late.sh – a command-line Clubhouse for computer people
Totally! Or Club Penguin
tristanMatthias··on Late.sh – a command-line Clubhouse for computer people
For those who don't know just discovered you can change your theme!

Ctrl + O -> Move down to your theme. Helps with the default one being a bit chaotic

Thanks for whoever made this. This is rad and gives me hope for the old internet vibes.

tristanMatthias··on Show HN: Treedocs: Documentation that automatically checks for staleness
I made a similar kind of tool [0] to scratch this itch too. Hashes all your files and adds a short llm summary for each one so Claude/Codex can quickly explore rather than load all those files into context.

[0] https://github.com/tristanmatthias/llmdoc

tristanMatthias··on I gave every train in New York an instrument
I love the little descriptions that come up for each line (click on the map and it turns into a horizontal "sheet music" score.
tristanMatthias··on LLM Wiki – example of an "idea file"
I built a tool[0] in a similar vein to this. It’s for the code base specifically, uses hashes to detect source file changes and distills everything down with an llm into a single asset that explains each file. All addressable via a cli.

I find it helps a LOT with discovery. Llm spends a lot less time figuring out where things are. It’s essentially “cached discovery”

[0] https://github.com/tristanmatthias/llmdoc

tristanMatthias··on Slovenian officials blame Israeli firm Black Cube for trying to manipulate vote
I'm SO surprised more people don't know about this... I'm always dismissed when I say the elections are rigged.
tristanMatthias··on Have a fucking website
Great photos! Thanks for sharing!
tristanMatthias··on Kagi Translate now supports LinkedIn Speak as an output language
Input: I just took a giant shit on my neighbors lawn

Output: I’m thrilled to share that I’ve just completed a major disruptive delivery in a local greenfield environment. It’s all about pushing boundaries, leaving a lasting impact, and ensuring that even the most traditional spaces benefit from a fresh, bold perspective. Growth happens outside the comfort zone! #Disruption #Impact #GreenfieldInnovation #Leadership

tristanMatthias··on Monosketch
Love this idea. Would be cool to have a wysiwyg for https://ratatui.rs
tristanMatthias··on Thiel and Zuckerberg on Facebook, Millennials, and predictions for 2030 (2019)
So “The Social Dilemma” doesn’t count?
tristanMatthias··on Ask HN: What are you working on? (October 2025)
https://avanci.design

Taking a break from tech to work on a luxury fashion brand with my mum. She hand paints all the designs. I it first collection is a set of silk scarves and we’re moving into skirts and jackets soon.

Been a wonderful journey to connect with my mum in this way. And also to make something physical that I can actually touch. Tech seems so…ephemeral at times

tristanMatthias··on Show HN: I recreated Windows XP as my portfolio
Wait! Was your score big for LIGR? Also hi from someone who comes from Brizzy! (SF now)
tristanMatthias··on Why Exercise Is a Miracle Drug
My friend has fixed his flat feet by focusing on yoga poses that engage the “knife edge” of his feet (ie: the outside). It took some time but he reckons it’s very noticeable. Maybe worth a try?
tristanMatthias··on FLUX.1 Kontext
Thought the SAME thing
tristanMatthias··on Cracked - method chaining/CSS-style selector web audio library
Would love to plug this into https://synthia.app
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