No, I Am Not AI
Some people on Hacker News think I am an AI
ScottWillsey
macOS nerd, old school computer guy
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Building and Shipping Mac and iOS Apps Without Ever Opening Xcode
Stop looking at Xcode. It's not fun. Unless it is! In which case, do it!
MikanRemote Utilities
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MikanRemote — an iPhone remote control for my Mac
I needed a remote for video on my Mac, so I made one!
Astro RSS Compiled Content Revisited
In which I learn that I'm doing things wrong, and I start trying to do them right again.
2026 and the Search for Meaning
Figuring out what to write about in 2026
Default Apps November 2025
My 2025 entrant in Robb Knight's App Defaults, inspired by Hemispheric Views 097 Duel of the Defaults.
New Face!
A new site look with some interesting changes!
Spotomation, Part 3 – Snippety Snippets
Replacing Raycast inherently means finding a really good alternative snippet and text expander app. Here's mine.
Spotomation, Part 2 – Replacing AI
macOS 26 brings with it a more powerful Spotlight, and with it, a challenge – can it replace Raycast, specifically Raycast AI?
Spotomation, Part 1 – Spotlighting
macOS 26 brings with it a more powerful Spotlight, and with it, a challenge – can it replace Raycast?
He’s Not Dead, He’s Resting!
Some updates to prove I'm not dead! Tahoe Spotlight, Astro photos site, travel routers and Tailscale!
/Now Page Update – Podcast Episode Artwork
I updated my /now page with podcast history episode artwork. Here's how it works.
Raycast AI as Translator
A compelling use case for AI: a Japanese to English translator that gives me a translation, breakdown of the Chinese characters in a Japanese phrase, and the ability to ask follow-up questions.
Slowly Posting Reviews
I'm slowly getting media reviews up on the site, and I hope they're fun for you. 🙂
Media Reviews Are Now in Search Results
My media reviews now show up in site search results for easier discovery.
Updated Sessions Raycast Script Command, 2025 Edition
An even NEWER version of my Sessions Raycast script command using Raycast window layouts, Raycast focus sessions, and Coffee for Raycast to keep the screen awake.
Creating Drafts in Astro 5
I did something I should have done a long time ago and added draft functionality to this website.
Automation Workflow for Media Reviews
My automation workflow chain for getting quick reviews of media onto my website.
Menu Updates and Reviews Page
A new reviews page and a slightly wider site menu.
Cool Site Spotlight Raycast Script Command
Using Raycast script commands to automate updating my Cool Site Spotlight.
SSH Connections in Visual Studio Code
Use alternate ssh configs to execute remote commands for ssh connections in Visual Studio Code.
The Notey McNoteness of Raycast Notes
Raycast Notes is a great context-based scratchpad that verges on having slightly too many features.
aichat Config for OpenAI and Anthropic APIs
Configuring the aichat LLM CLI tool for OpenAI and Anthropic model use.
Default Apps December 2024
My 2024 entrant in Robb Knight's App Defaults, inspired by Hemispheric Views 097 Duel of the Defaults.
BBEdit for Log Analysis
BBEdit is not my choice of code editor or writing app, but for logfile analysis, it's the best.
Astro 5 Upgrade
Astro 5 is out with a number of changes from Astro 4. The good news is I was able to upgrade instantly with no modifications (but there are some to come later).
Manage Multiple GitHub Deploy Keys
How to manage multiple GitHub deployment keys for different repos from one user account.
Initial SuperDuper Copy
A tip for making your first SuperDuper! drive copy.
SuperDuper Invisible
Here's a funny little UI quirk in SuperDuper! (which I love, by the way).
nownownow Oregon Edition
I'm not the only Oregonian who thinks what they're doing /now is important.
Mail Weekly Reads Script Command
I created a Raycast Script Command to take the contents of my latest Reads post, reformat it, and mail it to unsuspecting family members.
Raycast Extensions I Use
Raycast has extensions, and I use some of them. Here they are!
Weekly Reads
Instead of sending links to my dad one email at a time, behold, I now have a Weekly Reads page with RSS feed.
Updated Sessions Raycast Script Command
A version of my Sessions Raycast script command using Moom layouts instead of Raycast Window Management layouts.
Moom 4
Mac window management tools are a dime a dozen, but Moom 4 stands out for its versatility and for being fun to use.
The Green Economy Is Hungry for Copper-and People Are Stealing, Fighting, and Dying to Feed It
We technologists tend to ignore the downsides of technology and capitalism, and we shouldn't.
Automating Sessions with Raycast Script Commands
Using Raycast script commands to automate workflow sessions.
Pseudo-Automating the Listened to Podcasts List on My /now Page
Using Python to retrieve and parse my Overcast listening history.
Raycast Script Command for Image Link Transformation
It's Yet Another Raycast Script Command, this time one for tranforming blog post image links to match image file locations in Astro.
Remarking the Socials
How I learned to paste links into my blog and have them magically converted into amazing embeds.
I do it for myself
Why do I blog? Definitely not for the numbers.
Redo, Redoes, Redid
Today I am launching a refreshed, cleaner, sleeker site design!
Astro Sitemap Page Modified Timestamps
I was asked a question on Threads about how to apply my Last Modified Dates using Git pre-commit to Astro's Sitemap integration.
Scrolling Screenshots in CleanShot X
Need a screenshot of a long web page? CleanShot X has a function for that.
OCR in CleanShot X
CleanShot X has Text Recognition using OCR technology, a handy tool I use all the time.
ChatGPT for macOS Will Not Sherlock Raycast AI for Me
The answer to my own question about ChatGPT for macOS supplanting Raycast Advanced AI is a simple one.
Show Me More, but Let Me Read It
I'm genuinely baffled by Apple's approach to font size with respect to screen resolution.
QuickTune Is Beautiful and MacStories Knows It
Mario Guzmán has made some beautiful apps over the years, and QuickTune tops the list.
Raycast AI Commands
One advantage of Raycast AI is its AI Commands functionality.