Automation

12 episodes about this topic

Automation

Building docs for the Agents (eBay) | Build in public E94

Daily Update for My Build and Public Log - April 10th 2025 I shared my daily progress focusing on updating and expanding the documentation for my agents code. In this update, I explained my plans to make the API interactive like popular services such as Stripe, allowing users to make requests directly from the browser with embedded API keys. I also discussed exploring a promising tool that automates API documentation and SDK generation, which aligns with my passion for automation. Additionally, I reflected on my early tech career, including my work with eBay and how automating manual tasks shaped my approach to software engineering, ultimately fueling my interest in AI and agents. I provided personal insights and historical context regarding market research and the evolution of tech giants, while emphasizing my desire to simplify complex tasks through code.
April 11, 2025
Automation

I automated all my social media posts from YouTube (100k convo) | Build in public E93

Build and Public Daily Update In this video, I share my daily progress on automating my YouTube channel and social media updates through GitHub actions and an AI agent. I explain how I set up a system that automatically generates video summaries, descriptions, topics, and chapters, which then trigger posts on Twitter, Blue Sky, and community channels using webhooks. I also detail my experiments with the Push Cut app on my iPhone for quick social media posting and describe my process for cleaning up personal data, including a script that redacts sensitive parts of a massive WhatsApp chat log for immigration documentation. Along with discussing the technical challenges of balancing a freelance project and automation tasks, I also share personal insights into managing a complex 10-year travel log and visa requirements as part of my plan to move closer to my partner in London. Overall, I present a comprehensive look at my workflow improvements, troubleshooting, and future plans for further automation, emphasizing my commitment to streamlining my work while ensuring data quality and privacy.
April 10, 2025
Automation

I'm automating my social media updates (Star Wars) | Build in public E92

Daily Update for My Build and Public Log In this video, I share my daily update where I showcase my ongoing work on automating my YouTube channel’s content updates using a GitHub action and an AI agent API service. I explain how the system identifies new episodes, generates data via my agent, and updates my website and social media platforms through a webhook integration. I discuss the technical nuances, including cost considerations when calling the agent and the challenges with prompt engineering to avoid low quality generated text. I also share a personal anecdote reflecting on my childhood memories with Star Wars, comparing different movies in the franchise and how my early experiences have influenced my views. This update is not only a technical deep dive into my automation setup but also a glimpse into my daily hustle and passion for consistency in my work, reinforcing my commitment to build and improve my digital presence every day.
April 9, 2025
Automation

I've started a Discord community! (Creepy Bird) | Build in public E91

Daily Build & Public Log Update - March 7, 2025 I shared my daily update as part of my ongoing build and public log journey. Today, I reflected on my challenges with motivation and the need to push forward in entrepreneurship, even when inspiration is lacking. I discussed the work I did to automate marketing tasks on my website, automate posting to X and BlueSky, and set up a Discord community to engage with my audience. I also addressed viewer comments about AI-generated books and the importance of maintaining quality content. Additionally, I recounted my personal experiences from a weekend spent in nature with family, including encounters with various wild animals, unusual birds, and finally seeing a wild turkey in a memorable way. This daily log not only highlights my professional progress but also my efforts to balance work with enriching personal adventures.
April 8, 2025
Automation

Someone came to the door and threatened me over a burrito | Build in public E76

Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log The video provides a detailed update on ongoing freelance projects, automation improvements for a website and YouTube agent, and plans for Stripe integration. The creator also shares a bizarre food delivery incident and offers advice on handling market challenges as an entrepreneur.
March 14, 2025
Automation

This website is 100% automated with an AI Agent (Iguanas) | Build in public E72

Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log The video provides a daily progress update on automating a website that updates with new YouTube video content. The creator details work on API service integration, bug fixes, GitHub action implementation, and backend improvements, along with a personal anecdote about pet reptiles.
March 9, 2025
Automation

I used my AI Agent to fill in all the data on my website! (Chipotle) | Build in public E70

Summary of the Video: Daily Update for my Build and Public Log The creator details progress automating his website using GitHub actions to pull YouTube transcripts, generate summaries, topics, and chapters. He explains challenges with API integration and updates his daily work progress, while also sharing a personal anecdote about past and current Chipotle experiences.
March 7, 2025
Automation

I have the YouTube Summarizer AI Agent actually working well and cheaply! (Civilization)

Summary of the Video: Daily Update for My Build and Public Log The video provides an update on developing AI agents for YouTube summarization and automated workflows. The creator explains improvements like using a JSON repair library for error handling, reviews pricing updates for API calls, and shares a personal story about his passion for Civilization games as a break from work.
February 14, 2025
Automation

I tried out an n8n AI Agent and it kind of sucked (Papas and Beer)

Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log The creator shares his daily update on Feb 11, 2025, discussing his experiment with a no-code AI agent to automate video uploads and social media updates. He explains challenges like memory leaks and unreliable outputs from ChatGPT, along with his workflow integrations for YouTube, Blue Sky, and Twitter. He also recounts a memorable personal experience from his early days partying in Mexico.
February 11, 2025
Automation

Building an AI Virtual Assistant you can email (Friday the 13th)

Summary of the Video: Build and Public Log for December 13th 2024 The speaker shares his daily experiences including a transient lifestyle, an unexpected request to move furniture from an estranged uncle, progress on automated newsletter migration, and plans to develop AI agents for lead generation and a virtual assistant dashboard.
December 13, 2024