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Building OpenTools. We're making the web more usable for AI agents.

https://opentools.com

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qin··on Show HN: Fast-agent – Compose MCP enabled Agents and Workflows in minutes
> you can see how different models interpret tool descriptions.

How's this done? I saw the creator of MCP recommended¹ "investing heavily in tool descriptions" but it wasn't clear exactly how to

¹ — https://x.com/dsp_/status/1897599702859645345

qin··on Standards (Xkcd)
Indeed - this one's not new
qin··on What Is the PCI of Bank Payments?
(Post author here.)

You're absolutely right. This was an editorial mistake on my part. Edited to acknowledge the existence of schemes like SEPA Direct Debit. Thanks for pointing it out.

qin··on Ask HN: Blogs about Being CTO/Head of/Lead Dev?
Would highly recommend Irrational Exuberance! by Will Larson of Stripe engineering: https://lethain.com/tags/management/

He’ll be a publishing a book on this soon (An Elegant Puzzle) if you’re especially curious.

Disclaimer: I work with Will at Stripe.

qin··on Ask HN: Building a side project that makes money. Where to start?
Baffled why nobody has mentioned https://www.indiehackers.com/ yet.

If you're looking for some inspiration from others who've built revenue-generating side projects and businesses, I'd start here.