Building a Custom FeatureStoreLite MCP Server Using uv
A step-by-step guide that shows how to create your own lightweight feature store MCP server from scratch using FastMCP, run it through uv, and integrate it with Claude Desktop.
Tooling
Quick-guide on Local Stable-Diffusion Toolkits for macOS
Running generative AI models locally is a game-changer. It means zero cloud costs, no censorship, total privacy, and unlimited experimentation. Whether you're generating character portraits, architectural concepts, or just having fun, your Mac is more than capable of handling the workload thanks to Apple Silicon.
But with so many tools available, where do you start?
Below is a practical guide to the best macOS-ready interfaces. Each tool wraps the same powerful Stable Diffusion models but offers a completely different experience—from "Apple-like" simplicity to "developer-grade" control.
Mastering Zsh Startup: ~/.zprofile vs ~/.zshrc 🚀
If you've ever wondered why your terminal feels slow, or why your environment variables aren't loading where you expect them to, you're likely battling the Zsh startup order.
The distinction between ~/.zprofile and ~/.zshrc is one of the most common sources of confusion for developers moving to Zsh (especially on macOS).
TL;DR ⚡
~/.zprofileis for Environment Setup. It runs once when you log in (or open a terminal tab on macOS). Put yourPATH,EDITOR, and language version managers (likefnm,pyenv) here.~/.zshrcis for Interactive Configuration. It runs every time you start a new shell instance. Put your aliases, prompt themes, and key bindings here.
Quick-Guide on setting up a MacBook for AI Engineering
Setting up a new MacBook for AI development doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here's my streamlined 10-step process to transform a fresh macOS installation into a fully functional AI engineering workstation.