Semih Erdogan

I work on backend and platform systems across multiple languages and stacks, with a focus on architecture, cloud infrastructure, developer tools, and reliability. This is where I write about software, systems, and things worth keeping notes on.

Handoff file bridging an old AI coding session to a fresh one

Context Rollovers Without /compact

A lightweight Claude Code setup for replacing automatic compaction with explicit handoff files, context warnings, and fresh-session resume hooks.

July 8, 2026 · 10 min · 1988 words
Agent Poke

Agent Poke: Scheduled Check-ins for Codex and Claude Code

A small Docker-based scheduler that sends interactive check-ins to Codex and Claude Code at fixed times.

May 14, 2026 · 5 min · 995 words
Local Commit AI

Local Commit AI: Commit Messages From Your Own AI CLI

A small VS Code extension for generating Git commit messages with your local Codex, Claude, or custom AI CLI.

May 6, 2026 · 6 min · 1235 words
Devbox usage

Devbox: The First Nix-Based Tool That Felt Practical

I wanted something better than polluting my laptop with random tools, but lighter than Docker and less intimidating than working with Nix directly. Devbox finally felt like the right middle ground.

April 13, 2026 · 4 min · 730 words
Docker, Cloudflare Tunnel, and Traefik

Cloudflare Tunnel, Traefik, and a Cleaner Self-Hosted Setup

I set up Docker, Cloudflare Tunnel, and Traefik on my own server today, and it quickly started to feel like a much cleaner way to run multiple small projects.

April 4, 2026 · 5 min · 1060 words