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I'm sam. it's very nice to meet you! use anything here freely! Check out my blog as well. i write a lot. and my youtube has some stuff you might like if you're into experimental cinema.

I build tools that solve real problems people actually have. When I encounter workflow friction, I don't just work around it - I build elegant solutions that turn painful tasks into delightful experiences. Basically, I notice what's broken and ship fixes that make everyone's life better.

• User-driven development: I build tools to solve problems I personally experience, ensuring they address real workflow friction rather than theoretical requirements.
• First-principles problem solving: I don't assume limitations are permanent until I understand why they exist. This led me to solve Unix's 50-year directory inheritance problem - not because I knew it was impossible, but because I needed cd to work in command chains.
• Rapid execution mindset: I leverage technical skills to move quickly from idea to working software, enabling fast iteration based on actual usage patterns.

• autocd-go - Cross-platform library solving 50-year Unix directory inheritance limitation via process replacement
• mkmd - Terminal text editor with chunking for large files and horizontal scrolling
• ql - Interactive command launcher with fuzzy search and template system
• yanked - Universal package manager for GitHub-hosted tools
• cdf - Directory-only fuzzy finder with autocd integration - faster than file-based alternatives

Plus 20+ additional tools, each with comprehensive README files and usage documentation.

• Development: Go (systems tools), Python (rapid prototyping), cross-platform compatibility
• Background: Film/TV degree + 10+ years programming experience
• Unique Combination: Technical depth with clear communication skills

I'm the builder you want when you need tools that actually solve problems. I excel at:

• Identifying real user pain points through firsthand experience
• Building complete solutions from concept to working software
• Creating tools that work together as coherent ecosystems
• Moving fast from idea to production-quality code

I approach development like a user advocate with the technical skills to actually ship solutions.

"Free for everyone. Coffee money for billionaires."

The Coffee License is MIT + ethics:

• Free for personal and small business use
• $50 for companies worth $500M+
• Comes with bad puns, ASCII art, and no legal drama

👉 Learn more at thecoffeelicense.org

This represents business model innovation - making open source sustainable while keeping it accessible.

Built with ☕, user empathy, and a bias toward shipping solutions that matter.