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Field notes on coding agents, model choice, token math and API plumbing.

• a-monthly-ai-budget-your-small-team-can-actually-run-54.mdA Monthly AI Budget Your Small Team Can Actually Run token-math/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  Set a team AI allowance, track real token charges, and establish clear spending checkpoints with copyable terminal commands.

• reading-a-request-bill-input-output-store-hit-56.mdReading a Request Bill: Input, Output, Store, Hit token-math/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  Audit four token charges from your terminal, calculate request costs, and compare a cache write with a later cache hit.

• debug-ui-screenshots-with-gemini-4-argon-51.mdDebug UI Screenshots with Gemini 4 Argon model-bench/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  Capture a broken UI, send its screenshot and source through Fluxo, then verify the fix with repeatable terminal commands.

• which-model-handles-rust-borrow-checker-errors-best-49.mdWhich Model Handles Rust Borrow-Checker Errors Best? model-bench/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  Compare two models on the same Rust borrow error using reproducible commands, compiler checks, behavioral tests, and a practical scorecard.

• deepseek-v4-flash-for-bulk-refactoring-chores-46.mdDeepSeek V4 Flash for Bulk Refactoring Chores model-bench/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  A terminal-first workflow for batching small refactors through Fluxo, generating reviewable patches, and testing before anything lands.

• translate-developer-docs-with-qwen37-plus-47.mdTranslate Developer Docs with Qwen3.7 Plus model-bench/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  A terminal-first walkthrough for translating Markdown documentation with Qwen3.7 Plus through Fluxo, with exact commands and review checks.

• claude-opus-5-for-security-sensitive-code-review-45.mdClaude Opus 5 for Security-Sensitive Code Review model-bench/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  Review a Git diff with Claude Opus 5 through Fluxo, using exact terminal commands, constrained prompts, and reproducible verification.

• which-model-writes-the-clearest-commit-messages-44.mdWhich Model Writes the Clearest Commit Messages? model-bench/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  Compare two models against the same staged diff with exact terminal commands, a fixed prompt, and a practical commit-message scorecard.

• fable-51-technical-docs-from-the-terminal-43.mdFable 5.1: Technical Docs from the Terminal model-bench/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  Build a source-grounded documentation workflow with Claude Fable 5.1, Fluxo, Python, and repeatable terminal commands.

• gemini-31-pro-for-large-system-architecture-reviews-42.mdGemini 3.1 Pro for Large-System Architecture Reviews model-bench/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  A practical terminal walkthrough for reviewing large-system architecture with Gemini 3.1 Pro through Fluxo and OpenAI-compatible commands.

• picking-models-for-sql-generation-and-query-review-38.mdPicking Models for SQL Generation and Query Review model-bench/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  A terminal-first walkthrough for comparing SQL generation and review models against a reproducible PostgreSQL fixture.

• comparing-reasoning-models-on-dependency-upgrades-40.mdComparing Reasoning Models on Dependency Upgrades model-bench/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  Compare two reasoning models on the same dependency snapshot, then test their upgrade plans in isolated Git worktrees.

• context-windows-build-a-whole-repo-prompt-that-fits-39.mdContext Windows: Build a Whole-Repo Prompt That Fits model-bench/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  Build a repository snapshot, estimate its token budget, and send a focused prompt with exact terminal commands.

• grok-47-research-questions-from-your-terminal-35.mdGrok 4.7 Research Questions From Your Terminal model-bench/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  A terminal-first walkthrough for asking Grok 4.7 focused coding questions through Fluxo, saving answers, and checking claims.

• glm-53-for-bilingual-product-copy-and-ui-strings-34.mdGLM-5.3 for Bilingual Product Copy and UI Strings model-bench/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  Build an English–Chinese UI copy workflow with GLM-5.3, exact terminal commands, placeholder checks, and reviewable JSON output.

• deepseek-v4-pro-backend-code-from-the-terminal-31.mdDeepSeek V4 Pro: Backend Code from the Terminal model-bench/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  Generate a small Python backend through Fluxo, inspect the output, and test its HTTP contract with copyable terminal commands.

• qwen38-max-for-budget-minded-internal-tools-33.mdQwen3.8 Max for Budget-Minded Internal Tools model-bench/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  Build a terminal-first ticket triager with Qwen3.8 Max through Fluxo, then measure token usage before expanding the rollout.

• gemini-38-flash-for-long-logs-and-large-diffs-30.mdGemini 3.8 Flash for Long Logs and Large Diffs model-bench/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  A terminal-first walkthrough for reviewing long logs and large diffs through Fluxo, with reproducible commands and evidence-focused prompts.

• kimi-k3-for-long-chinese-english-technical-docs-32.mdKimi K3 for Long Chinese-English Technical Docs model-bench/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  A practical terminal-first workflow for translating, extracting, and reviewing long Chinese-English technical documents with Kimi K3 through Fluxo.

• gpt-61-sol-for-everyday-scripting-28.mdGPT-6.1 Sol for Everyday Scripting model-bench/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  A terminal-first walkthrough for drafting, reviewing, and testing small Python utilities with GPT-6.1 Sol through Fluxo.

• hand-off-an-unfinished-agent-task-without-losing-state-25.mdHand Off an Unfinished Agent Task Without Losing State agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  A terminal-first walkthrough for saving unfinished code, recording test failures, and giving the next coding agent a reliable restart point.

• make-your-coding-agent-respect-formatter-and-lint-rules-23.mdMake Your Coding Agent Respect Formatter and Lint Rules agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  A terminal-first walkthrough for giving coding agents explicit style rules, reproducible checks, and a lint gate they cannot quietly bypass.

• review-claude-code-changes-before-you-merge-24.mdReview Claude Code Changes Before You Merge agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  A terminal-first checklist for reviewing Claude Code patches, testing failure paths, inspecting dependencies, and approving only verified changes.

• safe-database-migrations-with-an-ai-pair-programmer-22.mdSafe Database Migrations with an AI Pair Programmer agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  A terminal-first PostgreSQL walkthrough: review AI-generated SQL, rehearse changes, backfill in batches, and keep rollback boring.

• refactoring-2000-lines-with-an-agent-one-slice-at-a-time-20.mdRefactoring 2,000 Lines with an Agent, One Slice at a Time agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  A practical Codex walkthrough: isolate a large TypeScript file, capture behavior, extract small modules, and verify each commit.

• gemini-cli-meets-a-local-cleanup-notebook-17.mdGemini CLI Meets a Local Cleanup Notebook agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-25

  Clean a messy CSV with Gemini CLI and Jupyter, verify every transformation, and use Fluxo for an optional model review.

• vs-code-claude-code-without-file-collisions-21.mdVS Code + Claude Code, Without File Collisions agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-24

  A practical Git worktree walkthrough for running VS Code and Claude Code in parallel, reviewing changes, and merging without file collisions.

• let-your-coding-assistant-draft-the-pr-description-18.mdLet Your Coding Assistant Draft the PR Description agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-24

  A terminal-first workflow for turning a branch diff and test results into a reviewed, draft pull request description through Fluxo.

• give-codex-a-map-of-your-monorepo-19.mdGive Codex a Map of Your Monorepo agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-24

  Map a pnpm monorepo for Codex with scoped AGENTS.md files, exact shell commands, focused prompts, and package-level verification.

• debugging-flaky-ci-with-claude-code-and-test-logs-16.mdDebugging Flaky CI with Claude Code and Test Logs agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-24

  Download failing CI logs, reproduce a flaky Vitest test, and use Claude Code to build an evidence-backed fix.

• plan-your-coding-day-before-the-first-edit-15.mdPlan Your Coding Day Before the First Edit agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-24

  A terminal-first morning routine for turning repository context into a focused daily plan with a coding agent.

• claude-code-hooks-lint-after-every-edit-14.mdClaude Code Hooks: Lint After Every Edit agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-24

  Wire Claude Code’s PostToolUse hook to ESLint, return failures to the agent, and test the loop with copyable terminal commands.

• when-to-interrupt-a-coding-agent-8.mdWhen to Interrupt a Coding Agent agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-24

  A practical terminal walkthrough for deciding when to interrupt an agent and when to let it finish safely.

• two-coding-agents-two-branches-one-worktree-11.mdTwo Coding Agents, Two Branches, One Worktree agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-24

  A practical command-by-command workflow for running two coding agents in parallel on separate Git branches.

• teach-claude-code-your-teams-commit-conventions-7.mdTeach Claude Code Your Team’s Commit Conventions agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-24

  Turn your team’s commit rules into repository instructions and a reusable Claude Code skill, then test the workflow with exact commands.

• using-gemini-cli-for-quick-repository-archaeology-5.mdUsing Gemini CLI for Quick Repository Archaeology agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-24

  A terminal-first walkthrough for mapping an unfamiliar repository with Gemini CLI, exact prompts, and a repeatable verification loop.

• review-an-agents-diff-without-losing-an-afternoon-4.mdReview an Agent’s Diff Without Losing an Afternoon agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-24

  A command-by-command workflow for checking scope, tracing risky changes, and testing a coding agent’s diff without derailing your day.

• pair-programming-with-an-agent-on-legacy-php-6.mdPair Programming With an Agent on Legacy PHP agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-24

  Build a failing PHP regression test, ask an agent for a minimal patch, and verify the fix from your terminal.

• let-the-coding-agent-write-the-tests-first-3.mdLet the Coding Agent Write the Tests First agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-24

  A terminal-first walkthrough for making a coding agent prove the contract before implementing a small Python function.

• run-codex-in-a-worktree-keep-main-clean-2.mdRun Codex in a Worktree, Keep Main Clean agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-24

  Create an isolated Git worktree, configure Codex through Fluxo, review the experiment, and remove it without disturbing main.

• keep-claude-code-on-one-task-per-session-0.mdKeep Claude Code on One Task per Session agent-loops/ · EN · 2026-10-24

  A terminal-first walkthrough for scoping Claude Code sessions, running focused tests, and stopping before one fix becomes a rewrite.

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