Lab record

SeldomSolemn

I build tools, mostly for myself first — local agents, then whatever earns a public name. This is the longer record: what is in lab, what failed in the data, and what I will not dress up as a win.

Development log

Updates

Progress notes from the projects I’m working on.

  • Disconnect Polishing connections beyond Grok CLI. Codex CLI, Claude Code, and local models that support ACP are in the pipeline. Still in lab; not publicly shipped.
  • This site Building a home for project updates and longer writing. A custom domain is next.

Build

Projects

Tools and experiments, with notes from the work behind them.

Disconnect

Lab
Disconnect desktop interface with a chat workspace and Grok agent connection panel.
Disconnect Your local host
  • Grok CLIConnected
  • Codex CLIIn progress
  • Claude CodeIn progress
  • Local models · ACPIn progress

A phone-first remote for local coding agents. Keep working with the agent on your machine when you’re away from the desk.

Screenshot & latest update →

AI Trading Arena

Failed
Across all 316 windows Median final portfolio balance · $100 start
StrategyBalance
Buy & hold SPY$105.93
Mean reversion$81.93
Random$77.37
Legacy momentum$32.01
316 windows · 180-day horizon · controls only

An experiment comparing language models, rule-based strategies, and buy-and-hold on US equities, with trading costs included.

Results, replay & lessons →

Long-form

Writing

Longer thoughts on building, experiments, and what comes next.

  • Index No essays yet Essays will appear here as they’re published. For shorter updates, follow along on X.