👋 Hi! I'm Fran.
I think a lot about how to create technology that serves humans and doesn't capture them instead.
I spend my time creating stories, music, software and 💚s with Aldi , soon with Dorian and missing Dorita
Here's what I'm currently doing.
On Wednesdays, links are pink.
Some things that didn't make it into the series: using ASCII to design interfaces without distractions, the real limits of code agents (security, visual, temporality), and the elephant in the room: what happens to our brains when we stop thinking.
Read More →Now that I can explore projects I wouldn't have even started before, here's how I built a spaced repetitions app in an afternoon (something that would have taken me months), the two bigger projects I'm working on, and a reflection on what it means to stop programming directly at 40.
Read More →MCP and CLI are the two ways to give Claude Code superpowers to do things a language model alone cannot. In this post I explain when to use each one, with practical examples like the GitHub CLI and a somewhat crazy experiment I'm working on: a game engine that exposes its own MCP tools so Claude can inspect the game while it's running.
Read More →How I organize code review when working with code agents, using a swarm of specialized agents that automatically review performance, security, and architecture, plus a manual validation layer in GitHub. Also why pre-commit hooks are key to not breaking everything before pushing code, and how to prevent Claude from being sneaky with --no-verify.
Read More →Commands, skills, and agents are the tools that will transform you from a casual user to a Claude Code power user. In this post I explain the differences between each one, how I use /explore to navigate large codebases, and how parallelization with subagents saves me a ton of time when fixing linter errors across multiple files.
Read More →In this post I explore how I changed my approach to planning before coding: from simple one-liners to full specs with Speckit for large features. I also discovered that markdown files ended up being the best interface for working with Claude Code, a kind of knowledge cache I can reuse between sessions.
Read More →In this post I show how I've set up my entire development pipeline using GitHub from the terminal: worktrees to work on multiple issues without them stepping on each other, scripts that automate branch creation, and how Claude Code reads issues, resolves conflicts in interactive rebases, and even reviews GitHub Actions errors to fix them on its own.
Read More →2026 is here and programming isn't what it used to be. This post kicks off a series where I document my current setup with Claude Code, from the paradigm shift that code agents represent to how to configure the CLAUDE.md file so the agent actually understands your project.
Read More →I've been thinking a lot about how technology conditions human behavior. In this blog post, I take a moment to reflect on dehumanization within hierarchical relationships, the mechanization of the other, and a personal experience related to it.
Read More →When I became obsessed with 'live off what you love,' I entered a cycle of frustrated expectations and emotional burnout I came to define as the Miserable Loop. In this post, I explore how my experiences with music, video games, and software development were shaped by this pursuit, and how Mark Fisher and capitalist realism helped me rethink my relationship with work, money, and passion. Today, I choose to deconstruct this idea to embrace a more authentic life: living off what I love without relying on it to sustain me.
Read More →The past two weeks were intense, blending personal projects and work at Beezwax. I finished reading La Hija del Delta and La sombra de un jinete desesperado, and attended Knotfest to see Slipknot. In terms of my writing and SaaS projects, Bruzzone's Short Story Workshop offered new perspectives, and I’m re-evaluating Cuentitos Studio to pursue a more practical direction. Lastly, the garden is coming along, despite a few challenges.
Read More →These past two weeks have been all about organizing both my physical space and digital infrastructure. After months of having the house in disarray, I finally tidied up my office, bringing me a huge sense of relief. At the same time, I reviewed my web service expenses, making key changes to simplify my setup and cut costs. I also worked on a horror story, got feedback from friends, and joined a writing workshop. The garden is thriving, and I’m thrilled with its progress.
Read More →I discovered Mariana Enriquez through recommendations from people I trust, like Nico Saraintaris and my brother Manuel. Since October is the month of horror 🎃, I decided to pick up Las cosas que perdimos en el fuego (Things We Lost in the Fire). It’s my first time reading her, and I loved her style. Some stories gripped me more than others, but even the ones that didn’t completely win me over were still a joy to read because of how beautifully written they were. Enriquez’s prose guides you effortlessly, leaving me excited to dive into her novels, where I think this talent could shine even more.
Read More →In this article, I reflect on a pivotal moment in my career: the decision to abandon the pursuit of making a living from video games and explore new creative horizons. I discuss the importance of questioning our motivations and the need to unlearn habits imposed by contemporary society, aiming to return to intrinsically motivated creation. I share my current interests in writing, interactive fiction, and artificial intelligence, detailing my project Cuentitos Studio and the challenges I face in developing it. This piece marks the beginning of a journey of self-discovery and creative reinvention that I intend to continue documenting.
Read More →Every now and then, the universe finds a way to put something in my path that fascinates and inspires me to create. That happened to me with *Parásitos Perfectos* by Luis Carlos Barragán Castro. In his stories, loneliness becomes a cosmic force, and Barragán's queer sensibility brings a rare freshness to science fiction. A book that marks a before and after in Latin American speculative fiction.
Read More →Next year, I turn 40, and as round numbers tend to prompt reflection, I’ve decided it’s time to lay the foundations for the next decade. In this post, I reflect on what I’ve learned in my 30s, from dealing with migraines and ADHD to my new life philosophy, inspired by Taleb’s work and the concept of 'Slow Productivity.' I’m preparing for a more intentional life, moving to Mar del Plata, building our creative space, and exploring ways to live and work sustainably and in line with our values.
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