Knowledge Base Index

Personal knowledge base compiled from collected links, archived articles,

and research notes. 660 entries spanning software engineering, hardware,

AI/ML, personal development, and investment research.

Categories

| Category | Entries | Description |

|----------|---------|-------------|

| AI & Machine Learning | 99 | LLMs, agents, ML tools, research papers |

| System Design & Infrastructure | 37 | Distributed systems, DevOps, self-hosting |

| Dev Tools & Programming | 53 | Languages, frameworks, libraries, debugging |

| Hardware & Electronics | 51 | ESP32, IoT, PCB design, displays |

| Robotics & CNC | 19 | Robot arms, drones, 3D printing, fabrication |

| Security & Privacy | 7 | Vulnerabilities, OIDC, privacy tools |

| Science & Research | 14 | Neuroscience, biotech, math, physics |

| Essays & Perspectives | 26 | Tech culture, career, philosophy |

| Business & Investment | 14 | Startups, real estate, market analysis |

| Health & Fitness | 12 | Workouts, nutrition, wellness |

| Home & Garden | 15 | DIY, HVAC, gardening, home design |

| Family & Education | 12 | Parenting, travel, kids activities |

| Food & Recipes | 4 | Cooking, farms, restaurants |

| Entertainment & Media | 12 | Games, music, movies, creative |

| Uncategorized Articles | 315 | Archived web articles awaiting categorization |

Concepts

Cross-cutting themes that connect entries across categories:

• Self-Hosted Infrastructure -- Coolify, Listmonk, PocketID, ESPHome, and the trend toward owning your stack
• AI Agent Frameworks -- Building autonomous agents with Elixir, Ollama, Claude, browser automation
• ESP32 Ecosystem -- The $2 microcontroller powering IoT, displays, cameras, home automation
• Open Firmware Movement -- ESPHome, LibreTiny, OpenBeken, Tasmota and freeing consumer hardware
• Privacy-First Tools -- Password managers, OIDC providers, local-first software
• Knowledge Management -- Org-mode, Johnny Decimal, LLM knowledge bases, digital gardens
• The Solo Builder -- Single-founder startups, indie hacking, building in public
• Hardware Fabrication at Home -- 3D printing, CNC, PCB stenciling, and the desktop factory
• Erlang/BEAM in Production -- AtomVM, Elixir agents, 5000 Erlangs on Ampere, the actor model
• Renewable Energy DIY -- Solar systems, heating elements, energy independence

Statistics

• **Total entries**: 660
• **Links**: 345 (from org-mode collection)
• **Archived articles**: 315 (full-text HTML archives)
• **Source files**: tech.org, hardware.org, personal.org, articles.org, business.org
• **Last compiled**: 2026-04-03