The notebook

Thoughts from the pond.

Notes on software, AI, and the small experiments that keep us curious.

AllAITechLabs
JJuan · Oct 28, 2026 · 6 min read

Small models, big personality

A field note on local models, prompt design, and making AI feel less like a vending machine.

AILocal LLMs
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CCarlos · Oct 14, 2026 · 4 min read

The case for boring integrations

Good software often looks like a quiet bridge between the things you already use.

TechIntegrations
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JJuan · Sep 30, 2026 · 8 min read

Notes from the MCP playground

We built a small playground to understand what tool-using models actually need from their surroundings.

LabsMCP
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