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I write about open source, WordPress, community building, AI, and whatever else is on my mind. I prefer long form over punchy takes — if I'm writing something down, it's because I think it's worth more than a sentence.

Aug 30, 2026

WordPress Core AI in Practice: From the Abilities API to Claude as an Agent

WordPress now has two AI systems that point in opposite directions: one where WordPress calls an AI, and one where an AI calls WordPress. Here’s how each actually works as of WordPress 7.1, and why the Abilities API sitting underneath them is the part that matters.

Aug 5, 2026

TIL: you can build a native WordPress contact form without a plugin

When Claude and I were working on building this WordPress site, I was really pleasantly surprised when it made the decision to build the content form using native WordPress functionality…

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WordPress Core AI in Practice: From the Abilities API to Claude as an Agent

TIL: you can build a native WordPress contact form without a plugin

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