#ai field notes

AI tool reviews and safety notes from the trenches

A hacker-native log for model economics, coding agents, deployment tradeoffs, and the claims that still hold up after the launch post.

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models GLM-5.2 1M-context lane

models Kimi K2.7 Code API lane

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Latest Updates

Recent models, tools, posts, and field checks

Kimi K2.7 Code: Coding Model Guide

Kimi K2.7 Code is Moonshot's current coding release: 256K-class context, K2.7 Code/HighSpeed pricing, K2.6 comparison, and eval caveats.

GLM-5.2: 1M Context Coding Model

GLM-5.2 is Z.AI's current GLM Coding Plan flagship: 1M context, 128K max output, $1.40/$4.40 API pricing, quota caveats, and eval plan.

GLM-5.2 vs Kimi K2.6/K2.7

GLM-5.2 vs Kimi K2.6 and Kimi K2.7 Code for cheap coding models: price, context, tool fit, caveats, and eval checklist.

Z.AI Coupon: GLM Coding Discount Guide

Direct answer for Z.AI coupon, referral, and GLM Coding discount searches. Current official invite rules, eligibility caveats, and checkout-controlled pricing.

MiniMax M3: Value Coding Model Guide

MiniMax M3 is a value coding model candidate with 1M context, multimodal input, Token Plan economics, and vendor-reported benchmark strength. Test it before replacing premium lanes.

Hostinger OpenClaw One-Click Setup

Choose Hostinger Managed OpenClaw or OpenClaw on VPS, connect ChatGPT or API keys safely, and avoid the common SSL and token setup traps.

Core Sections

Guides, evidence, and decision support

Deploy

Deploy

How to run AI tools safely. Self-hosting guides, hardening checklists, and production-ready configurations.

Verify

Verify

How to confirm legitimacy, avoid scams, and validate AI tooling claims.

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Compare AI Models & Tools

Side-by-side comparisons of AI models by capability, price, and use case. Budget, mid-range, premium, and provider pricing comparisons for coding IDEs and API workloads.

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