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I’m sam. it’s very nice to meet you! use anything here freely!
Check out my blog as well. i write a lot.
and my youtube has some stuff you might like if you’re into experimental cinema.
Product Builder & Problem Solver
I build products that solve real problems people actually have. When I encounter workflow friction, I don’t just work around it - I build elegant solutions that turn painful tasks into delightful experiences.
Basically, I notice what’s broken and ship fixes that make everyone’s life better.
🧠 How I Work
- User-driven development: I build tools to solve problems I personally experience, ensuring they address real workflow friction rather than theoretical requirements.
- First-principles product thinking: I don’t assume limitations are permanent until I understand why they exist. This led me to solve Unix’s 50-year directory inheritance problem - not because I knew it was impossible, but because I needed cd to work in command chains.
- Rapid execution mindset: I leverage technical skills and AI-augmented development to move quickly from product idea to working software, enabling fast iteration based on actual user feedback.
🔧 Product Philosophy
- Build for real problems: Every tool in my portfolio solves workflow friction I personally encountered
- Elegant simplicity: Sophisticated functionality that feels intuitive to use
- Ecosystem thinking: Products should work together, not compete for attention
- Ship and iterate: Launch working solutions, then optimize based on actual usage patterns
I basically read grugbrain.dev and won’t shut up about it.
Product Highlights :
- autocd-go - Cross-platform library solving 50-year Unix directory inheritance limitation via process replacement
- mkmd - Terminal text editor with chunking for large files and horizontal scrolling
- ql - Interactive command launcher with fuzzy search and template system
- yanked - Universal package manager for GitHub-hosted tools
- cdf - Directory-only fuzzy finder with autocd integration - faster than file-based alternatives
Plus 20+ additional tools creating a cohesive productivity ecosystem for developers and writers.
🛠 Product & Technical Focus
- Product Development: User experience design, workflow optimization, platform strategy, ecosystem thinking
- Technical Execution: Go (systems tools), Python (rapid prototyping), cross-platform compatibility
- Unique Combination: Technical depth enables rapid prototyping and realistic product roadmaps
- Platform Strategy: Building foundational tools that enable entire categories of solutions
🌟 What Makes Me Different
I’m the builder you want when you need products that actually solve problems. I excel at:
- Identifying real user pain points through firsthand experience
- Building complete solutions from UX design to technical implementation
- Creating products that work together as coherent ecosystems
- Moving fast from concept to production-quality software
I approach product development like a user advocate with the technical skills to actually ship solutions.
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The Coffee License is MIT + ethics:
- Free for personal and small business use
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This represents business model innovation - making open source sustainable while keeping it accessible.
Built with ☕, user empathy, and a bias toward shipping solutions that matter.