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nicotejera··on OpenSpec – A lightweight and configurable AI spec framework
In my experience, if I write good, thorough specs, the code adheres to them. And if something's off, I don't go and modify the code, this is when specs and code start to drift. The whole point about OpenSpec is that you create a new change, with a new spec, and then the LLM modifies the code accordingly. If you follow a process, I believe there's less risk of drift. But to each their own, you can obviously choose to own and author the code and have AI write the specs. For me, its more productive to write good specs, as I can write them faster and more people, sometimes not technical, can weigh in.
nicotejera··on OpenSpec – A lightweight and configurable AI spec framework
Been using it for a bit. I think its a matter of time until we dont look at code anymore and only look at specs, plans, design docs. I didnt like the doc organization (or lack of it) using a standard reader or editor, so I built one specifically for OpenSpec. Hope you find it useful https://specks.nicotejera.com
nicotejera··on Ask HN: What are you working on? (September 2026)
https://specks.nicotejera.com

As we move away from reading code more and more, I started learning about OpenSpec as a way to be more spec oriented to develop software. Reading specs in a code editor didnt make sense so I wrote my “OpenSpec IDE”. Very simple desktop app, no subs or accounts. Its really a markdown reader but built specifically for OpenSpec so you can read things in order and summon Claude (others coming soon) to execute the required OpenSpec commands

nicotejera··on Ear Training Practice
I attend a music school and as I progress through the subjects have built my own tools as well. It includes a variety of things, intervals, chords, musical dictation, scales, theory. Feel free to try it out: https://music.nicotejera.com/
nicotejera··on Ask HN: What are tools you have made for yourself since the advent of AI?
https://wodblock.com an app to track workouts, can generate functional/hiit workouts too using AI (give me something leg heavy but with some cardio, etc).

https://jazzcatalog.com an app the learn jazz standards. You upload PDFs and it extracts the songs, can add annotations, metronome, some have associated youtube video. Working on adding tools to record loops through audio interface, AUv3 effects, MIDI.

https://music.nicotejera.com a variety of tools I built for myself to learn music theory, ear training, etc.

nicotejera··on Show HN: VTiler – Write SQL, Get Vector Tiles
I've worked on large and small projects where I need to visualize large amounts of spatial data and found no easy way other than setting up my own vector tile server. vTiler is a vector tile server as a service, so you can see your data on a map right away. Currently in beta, definitely open for feedback!
nicotejera··on Ask HN: What did you make during lockdown?
I made a timer for functional workouts - includes timers for different types of workouts (AMRPAP, EMOM, etc) and you can combine them to create a full workout. Got around 15 people / day using, not much but a fun side-project :D. https://www.wodblocks.com
nicotejera··on Wod Blocks – a full workout timer
I built this purely on personal need. Since the pandemic, I've been working out at home doing mostly Crossfit workouts. These have different parts, usually including warm-up, a strength portion, some rest and then what's called the WOD (workout of the day). For each part you have to configure a different timer, for example countdown, TABATA, EMOM (every minute on the minute), etc. Since I didn't want to interrupt my workout constantly, I thought about making a timer that would self-adjust. More so, I've been sharing workouts with friends and it's usually a big chunk of text that we send back and forth, so I thought why not just share a link that opens in the app and you can start doing right away? Lastly, I included hundreds of preset blocks for those that need a great workout but don't have access to great programming.

Essentially that's what Wod Blocks is, a workout timer that adjusts to the different parts, allows you to share workouts and includes preset programming.

Hope you like it and I'm absolutely open to feedback!

nicotejera··on GoDaddy's own help page SSL Cert is expired
Yea, I got there through an old link on their site. I find it funny that they sell SSL certs and cloud hosting but can't figure out their own certs and links!