AI agents, MCP servers, and rapid prototypinghttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/freelance-developer-workflow-from-first-call-to-final-deploy/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/freelance-developer-workflow-from-first-call-to-final-deploy/The end-to-end process I follow for freelance projects — from scoping and pricing to delivery and handoff. No theory, just what actually works.Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/tauri-auto-updates-on-windows-a-practical-guide/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/tauri-auto-updates-on-windows-a-practical-guide/How to set up automatic updates for Tauri desktop apps on Windows, including signing, update server options, and the mistakes that waste the most time.Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/local-first-apps-why-offline-matters-for-developer-tools/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/local-first-apps-why-offline-matters-for-developer-tools/Why I build developer tools with a local-first architecture, how offline capability changes the trust model, and practical patterns for local persistence in Tauri.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/building-ai-dashboards-with-nextjs-and-vercel-ai-sdk/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/building-ai-dashboards-with-nextjs-and-vercel-ai-sdk/How I build internal AI dashboards for clients using Next.js, Vercel AI SDK, and structured output — from streaming chat to actionable data views.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/how-i-build-mcp-servers-for-client-projects/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/how-i-build-mcp-servers-for-client-projects/A practical breakdown of how I scope, build, and deliver custom MCP servers for freelance clients — from first call to production handoff.Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/claude-structured-output-json-schema-complete-guide/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/claude-structured-output-json-schema-complete-guide/A complete guide to Claude structured output with JSON Schema, including output_config.format, schema design, practical examples, and when to use strict tool use instead.Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/chrome-extension-typescript-starter-from-zero-to-chrome-web-store/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/chrome-extension-typescript-starter-from-zero-to-chrome-web-store/A complete Chrome Extension TypeScript starter guide, from project structure and Manifest V3 setup to packaging and publishing on the Chrome Web Store.Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/tauri-vs-electron-for-desktop-apps-a-real-comparison/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/tauri-vs-electron-for-desktop-apps-a-real-comparison/A real comparison of Tauri vs Electron for desktop apps, focused on developer experience, architecture, native boundaries, and which one fits different product shapes.Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/mcp-server-tutorial-typescript-starter-template/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/mcp-server-tutorial-typescript-starter-template/A step-by-step MCP server tutorial for TypeScript, including a starter template, project structure, tool registration, and local Claude Code setup.Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/claude-code-hooks-examples-automate-linting-tests-and-deploys/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/claude-code-hooks-examples-automate-linting-tests-and-deploys/Complete Claude Code hooks examples for automating linting, tests, notifications, and deployment guardrails with project-scoped settings.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/web-scraping-in-2026-practical-patterns-that-still-work/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/web-scraping-in-2026-practical-patterns-that-still-work/A pragmatic guide to web scraping in 2026, focused on the patterns that still work: stable selectors, retries, respectful rate control, and failure-aware pipelines.Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/how-i-deliver-a-full-saas-mvp-in-one-week/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/how-i-deliver-a-full-saas-mvp-in-one-week/A practical breakdown of how I scope, prioritize, and deliver a functional SaaS MVP in one week without promising a fake enterprise platform.Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/the-developers-guide-to-shipping-side-projects-that-actually-launch/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/the-developers-guide-to-shipping-side-projects-that-actually-launch/A practical guide to shipping side projects that actually launch, with a focus on scope discipline, deployment speed, and choosing the smallest product that can be real.Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/structured-output-with-claude-api-beyond-chat-completions/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/structured-output-with-claude-api-beyond-chat-completions/A practical guide to Claude API structured outputs using JSON Schema, when to use them instead of plain chat completions, and how they simplify production AI pipelines.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/how-to-connect-claude-code-to-your-database-with-mcp/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/how-to-connect-claude-code-to-your-database-with-mcp/A practical guide to connecting Claude Code to a database through MCP, choosing safe query surfaces, and avoiding the mistakes that make database tools risky.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/api-integration-patterns-handling-rate-limits-retries-and-failures/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/api-integration-patterns-handling-rate-limits-retries-and-failures/A practical guide to API integration patterns that actually matter in production: rate limiting, retries, timeouts, idempotency, and failure classification.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/building-a-claude-code-hook-system-for-automated-code-review/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/building-a-claude-code-hook-system-for-automated-code-review/A practical guide to using Claude Code hooks to automate code review checks, format enforcement, and project guardrails without relying on prompt luck.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/the-first-three-things-i-fix-in-ai-api-routes/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/the-first-three-things-i-fix-in-ai-api-routes/Three practical fixes I make first in AI API routes: validation, output shape, and failure handling, with examples for TypeScript backends.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/why-i-stopped-using-electron-and-switched-to-tauri/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/why-i-stopped-using-electron-and-switched-to-tauri/A practical explanation of why I moved from Electron to Tauri for developer-focused desktop tools, and what changed in how I build local-first products.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/tauri-vs-electron-for-internal-tools-what-i-actually-care-about/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/tauri-vs-electron-for-internal-tools-what-i-actually-care-about/A pragmatic comparison of Tauri and Electron for internal tools, focused on delivery speed, native boundaries, packaging, and long-term maintenance.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/how-i-use-claude-code-on-client-projects-without-making-a-mess/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/how-i-use-claude-code-on-client-projects-without-making-a-mess/A practical workflow for using Claude Code on client work while keeping changes reviewable, context clean, and automation useful instead of chaotic.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/rust-for-typescript-developers-the-parts-that-actually-matter/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/rust-for-typescript-developers-the-parts-that-actually-matter/A pragmatic guide to Rust for TypeScript developers, focused on the concepts that actually matter when building tools, CLIs, backends, or Tauri apps.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/why-i-force-structured-output-in-ai-workflows/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/why-i-force-structured-output-in-ai-workflows/A practical look at why structured AI output beats freeform text in production workflows, with examples using Zod and the Vercel AI SDK.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/building-chrome-extensions-with-typescript-a-no-fluff-guide/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/building-chrome-extensions-with-typescript-a-no-fluff-guide/A practical guide to building Chrome extensions with TypeScript, Manifest V3, service workers, and a project structure that stays maintainable.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/how-to-pick-the-right-mcp-tools-for-a-real-project/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/how-to-pick-the-right-mcp-tools-for-a-real-project/A practical way to choose which MCP tools to build first, avoid noisy integrations, and focus on workflows that actually save time in real projects.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/deploying-ai-tools-on-vercel-from-zero-to-production/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/deploying-ai-tools-on-vercel-from-zero-to-production/A practical guide to deploying a small AI tool on Vercel with a simple route handler, environment variables, and a production workflow that stays lightweight.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/hello-world/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/hello-world/Introducing VoidCraft Blog: a space for AI development tutorials, MCP server guides, and developer tooling insights.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/automation-patterns-i-use-in-every-freelance-project/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/automation-patterns-i-use-in-every-freelance-project/Five practical automation patterns I keep reusing in freelance builds, from validation and idempotency to structured AI output and audit logs.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/ai-memory-management-why-your-claude-code-sessions-need-memory-forge/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/ai-memory-management-why-your-claude-code-sessions-need-memory-forge/A practical guide to managing Claude Code session memory, pruning stale context, and turning project memory into something you can actually maintain.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/how-i-build-desktop-apps-with-tauri-rust/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/how-i-build-desktop-apps-with-tauri-rust/A practical walkthrough of how I structure Tauri desktop apps with a web frontend, Rust commands, and a clean boundary between UI and native logic.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/building-your-first-mcp-server-for-claude-code/https://voidcraft-blog.vercel.app/blog/building-your-first-mcp-server-for-claude-code/Learn how to build a simple MCP server for Claude Code with TypeScript, register your first tool, and connect it locally with stdio.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT