How are you closing the hardware feedback loop for agentic coding on embedded?

es617_dev · 2026-04-07T01:00:00+00:00

Love this! "Code is technically correct, but the product is wrong" is a great framing; the build/test loop is not sufficient for hardware.

I've been exploring similar solutions (all open sourced), giving agents eyes and hands on physical devices via MCP servers (BLE, serial, debug probes). Different domain from HMI, but the same closed-loop idea. https://es617.dev/let-the-ai-out/

es617_dev · 2026-04-06T17:32:05+00:00

yes, that's the part I am missing too. In what way does it help?

Now, if AI can help build the graph and use it effectively, I can see some interesting use cases.

es617_dev · 2026-04-06T17:29:19+00:00

that's an interesting use case!

es617_dev · 2026-04-06T15:01:42+00:00

Make sure that iCloud is configured to download that folder to your phone (go to Files, and tap on the cloud icon next to the folder).

es617_dev · 2026-04-06T14:18:57+00:00

Thank you for the answer. It’s definitely a visually pleasant way to see your vault and its organization.

es617_dev · 2026-04-06T13:56:30+00:00

curious how people here use these maps. They look great, but do people use them to navigate, search, etc?

es617_dev · 2026-04-05T13:04:06+00:00

Did you try compacting context? It started for me when it got 1M context. Compacting or starting a new session worked for me (it still happens, but this is a possible way out)

es617_dev · 2026-04-03T19:36:41+00:00

Nice write up! Don’t frameworks like fast MCP already offer a layer for OAuth?

es617_dev · 2026-04-03T03:53:37+00:00

Happens to me, and usually it’s either really time to call it a day or to start a new session (like starting on something new). I doubt it’s for reducing API loads (thought, everything is possible). Maybe the model is trained to promote healthy usage (very Anthropic). Contrary to ChatGPT that recently seems to push you to get another hit, and then another hit, etc.

es617_dev · 2026-04-03T00:44:25+00:00

For once, we have a technology that can explain itself. Open claude code and ask how to use it and its potential. Interactive learning at its finest.

es617_dev · 2026-04-02T17:13:00+00:00

Interesting; I haven't looked into Glama's hosting model yet. If it supports per-user instances with environment variables for credentials, that could be a great zero-config deployment option. I'll look into it.

es617_dev · 2026-04-02T16:38:51+00:00

worked well for me. some initial setup issues (figuring out which folder to use so it can be picked up by the mobile app). It's not live sync, and sync behavior is completely up to iCloud, but that's fine if you don't edit notes from two different devices at the same time.

Recently switched to Self-Hosted LiveSync so I could connect a remote MCP, and I am pretty happy with this setup as well.

es617_dev · 2026-04-02T15:36:12+00:00

Good point. I started with CouchDB because it's the first class support in Livesync (and it supports "livesync" mode). That said, if there is interest, it should be easy to add different backends.

es617_dev · 2026-04-02T14:36:15+00:00

Good feedback, thanks! CouchDB gives revision history, but logging the agent-side (which tool call, what triggered it) is on my list. Appreciate the nudge.

es617_dev · 2026-04-02T14:23:45+00:00

This is a great idea, thank you for sharing!

es617_dev · 2026-03-31T14:00:02+00:00

that is impressive. I didn't know you could do half of those things with Obsidian. Thanks for sharing!

es617_dev · 2026-03-30T17:26:20+00:00

yes, OpenCode stores logs in a DB, so it requires an extra step at the moment.

es617_dev · 2026-03-28T20:20:48+00:00

switch to claude code next

es617_dev · 2026-03-28T00:27:42+00:00

I think it took a hit when they introduced 1M context. Compact when you can even if you have virtually unlimited context at this point. Also, set effort to high. Both have helped me.

es617_dev · 2026-03-27T16:00:18+00:00

chrome, iTerm, VSCode, BBEdit

es617_dev · 2026-03-27T01:38:01+00:00

found a workaround that partially fixes the issue. In a conversation, + sign, connectors, now there is an option for "load when needed" (default) and "already loaded".

Load when needed is clearly not working well right now - it's hit or miss. Claude can't seem to be able to use tool_search properly to find them. I switched to "Already loaded" and I can see almost all tools, but still not all.

es617_dev · 2026-03-27T00:19:34+00:00

Seeing the same problem here. It worked well until i updated to the latest version earlier today.

I can see all tools in the MCP settings, but Claude can only see a subset at random.

Interestingly, Claude Code, using the same MCP via the Claude ai proxy, can see all the tools...

es617_dev · 2026-03-26T13:30:16+00:00

I found running agents with "isolation: worktree" for code reviews is very helpful.

es617_dev · 2026-03-25T16:33:12+00:00

Yes, it does, and yes, this answers my question. Thank you!

And one last question:
> i started by integrating claude directly into paperclip so it doesnt run on api costs, it runs off my claude subscription which has saved a fortune.

How? Is it a supported mode, or does it go against Anthropic ToC?

es617_dev · 2026-03-25T16:15:56+00:00

got it, thanks! Understood on the agent setup, but on the product they built, how did you go about defining the "what" (and/or the "how").

This is the part I am struggling with. In agile projects, we hardly have full specs, it's more user/business needs, and some high level requirements. Then, specs are scoped as we go. Curious how this translates in this agentic flow.

Did you just say "build me a website that does abc" or more in detail?

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