2/18/2026
The next era of AI is not LLMs, it's Energy-Based Models EBMs
Opinion piece arguing Energy-Based Models will supersede LLMs as next AI paradigm.
2/18/2026
Show HN: Strava for Claude Code
Social leaderboard platform connecting Claude Code users to share projects and token usage metrics.
2/18/2026
The Problem with AI Agents Isn't Identity, It's Authorization
Analysis of authorization challenges in AI agent systems as a core technical problem.
2/18/2026
Botreef – An open-source autonomous coding server
Open-source autonomous coding agent server. Deploys Claude Code CLI in sandboxed environment with SSH, Telegram, Slack interfaces and full git lifecycle.
2/18/2026
An Intuitive Introduction to PPO and GRPO
First-principles guide to PPO and GRPO algorithms for ML engineers without RL background. Covers modern LLM training stages.
2/18/2026
What tech stack Claude Code defaults to when building apps
Default tech stack choices made by Claude Code when generating applications.
2/18/2026
Spreadsheet Arena
Open evaluation platform and research for assessing LLM performance on spreadsheet generation tasks using blind pairwise comparisons.
2/18/2026
Show HN: AgentForge – Multi-LLM Orchestrator in 15KB of Python
Lightweight Python orchestrator providing unified async interface across Claude, Gemini, OpenAI, and Perplexity with provider-agnostic agent management.
2/18/2026
CMind: An AI Agent for Localizing C Memory Bugs
arXiv research about AI agent system for detecting and localizing C memory bugs automatically.
2/18/2026
OpenSpatial – An OSS SpatialChat Alternative
Open-source spatial audio and shared canvas for virtual gatherings. Deployable via Nix with CRDT state sync.
2/18/2026
Show HN: Chat with a 'humanoid robot' on 'Mars' with accurate time delay
Chat interface simulating conversation with humanoid robot on Mars using LLM backend and accurate light-travel time delays.
2/18/2026
Show HN: Code Scalpel – AST analyzer and security scanner (MCP server)
MCP server that performs AST analysis, control flow graphing, and security vulnerability detection using taint analysis and symbolic execution.
2/18/2026
Show HN: STAR prompting fixes Car Wash Problem on Sonnet 4.5 (0%->85%)
STAR prompting technique improves Claude Sonnet 4.5 performance on Car Wash Problem from 0% to 85% accuracy.
2/18/2026
Building an n8n AI Agent (Tutorial – Step by Step)
Tutorial for building AI agents using n8n workflow automation platform.
2/18/2026
I built 3 websites with Claude Code in 6 hours. Git is still the wall
User built 3 websites with Claude Code in 6 hours but identifies Git integration as remaining obstacle.
2/18/2026
Show HN: CogmemAi – Persistent Memory for Claude Code via MCP
MCP tool adding persistent memory to Claude Code across sessions via 8 configurable tools. Solves context loss between sessions.
2/18/2026
Popcorn Time R3 – The Reboot on Ethereum
Popcorn Time rebuilt on Ethereum with R3 architecture for decentralized streaming with creator payments.
2/18/2026
Show HN: The Extensible, Multi-Agent Personal AI Sidekick
Multi-agent personal AI assistant system with extensibility for various use cases.
2/18/2026
I hacked ChatGPT and Google's AI – and it only took 20 minutes
Demonstrates prompt injection vulnerabilities in ChatGPT and Google AI affecting information accuracy.
2/18/2026
Show HN: MCGrad – Fix ML Calibration in Subgroups (Open Source from Meta)
Meta open-source library for detecting and fixing model calibration failures on data subgroups using multicalibration.
2/18/2026
Show HN: Pantalk – One daemon, any AI agent, every chat platform
Pantalk: Open source daemon enabling any AI agent to connect to multiple chat platforms (Slack, Discord, Telegram) via CLI without reimplementation.
2/18/2026
Adventures in LLM Land, with Thoughts on the AI Revolution
Opinion piece about LLM applications and AI revolution without technical depth or original insights.
2/18/2026
Show HN: Keystone – configure Dockerfiles and dev containers for any repo
Open source tool generating Docker and dev container configs for arbitrary repos using Claude Code.
2/18/2026
Show HN: Porchsongs: AI to create and catalogue personalized songs
AI tool generating personalized songs with custom lyrics, created by Mozilla.ai engineer.
2/18/2026
Redpanda Agentic Data Plane (ADP) now in limited availability
Data plane infrastructure for securely integrating AI agents and MCP servers in real-time enterprise environments.
2/18/2026
Gen AI Video – Building a Scalable Validation Framework
Framework for evaluating generative AI video quality at scale, deployed by JioHotstar for content creation.
2/18/2026
Show HN: Durable Endpoints – make any API endpoint unbreakable
Durable Endpoints tool for API resilience with state persistence and step-based execution. Developer tool for reliable systems.
2/18/2026
Mind Reading Technology is Here
Brain signal detection and decoding technology. Not AI/ML focused, discusses neural implants for mind reading.
2/18/2026
Python All the Way Down: Speed-of-Light CUDA Without Leaving Python
Method for executing CUDA operations from Python without leaving the language. Developer tool for GPU acceleration.
2/18/2026
Show HN: PearlOS –An open source OS companion that learns and evolves around you
PearlOS: Open source browser-based AI OS companion with voice integration, memory systems, and agent orchestration supporting TypeScript/Python.
2/18/2026
Show HN: A public map of startups worldwide (anyone can add theirs)
Interactive map for adding startups globally by industry. Not AI/ML focused.
2/18/2026
Show HN: Assign tasks to 7 AI agents with -mentions, autonomous mode, OpenClaw
VS Code extension (Mysti) enabling collaboration between multiple AI coding agents with @-mention task delegation.
2/18/2026
Show HN: OneContext, an Open-source AI identity that syncs across all your tools
Open-source AI identity system syncing across tools. Developer tool for AI integration.
2/18/2026
Show HN: Slimg – Fast Image Optimizer CLI in Rust with Kotlin/Python Bindings
Slimg: Rust CLI tool for batch image optimization supporting multiple codecs with Python/Kotlin bindings.
2/18/2026
How LLMs Express JavaScript (experiment, results inside)
Experimental study on how LLMs generate and express JavaScript code. Research on LLM behavior.
2/18/2026
Database Skills: AI Agent Skills for Databases by PlanetScale
PlanetScale provides database skills for AI agents to work with Postgres, MySQL, Vitess databases. Developer tools extending agent capabilities.
2/18/2026
As HN: Why is no one using my free library?
Open-source React tour library seeking adoption. Developer tool question, but not AI-focused.
2/18/2026
Show HN: CasperAI – A local MCP server for cross-platform engineering context
CasperAI: MCP server providing unified semantic search across Slack, GitHub, Jira, Notion, linked to codebases with local SQLite storage.
2/18/2026
Show HN: Agent Democracy Protocol – AI agents that vote and pool resources
Agent Democracy Protocol: Multi-agent framework enabling autonomous agents to discover, propose projects, vote on resource allocation, and pool tokens. Reputation-weighted governance.
2/18/2026
Zero Agent Gate: Agent-to-Service Auth That Keeps Secrets Out of the LLM
Authentication system preventing LLM-based agents from exposing secrets to service APIs. Security for AI agents.
2/18/2026
Open Source Book: Let Erlang Crash
Open source book about Erlang programming language design and resilience principles.
2/18/2026
Show HN: Agent Paperclip: A Desktop "Clippy" That Monitors Claude Code/Codex
Agent Paperclip: Desktop companion monitoring CLI AI coding agents (Claude Code/Codex). Shows agent status, token/context usage. Free, open-source, local execution.
2/18/2026
What Leadership Looks Like in an Agentic AI World
Article on leadership strategy in agentic AI era. Discusses using AI agents as digital support teams for executive performance. General business perspective.
2/18/2026
Reader blind test 2026: The community sees DLSS 4.5 clearly ahead of FSR/Native
Blind test comparing NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 vs AMD FSR upscaling in gaming. Graphics/gaming performance benchmarking unrelated to specified interests.
2/18/2026
Free LLM APIs Compared: Real Limits and Setup for 10 Providers
Comparison of 10 free LLM API providers with their limits and setup instructions. Practical resource for LLM applications.
2/18/2026
Show HN: Supervisor IDE – Command center for coding agents in complex projects
Supervisor IDE: Command center for managing AI coding agents. Features layered context injection, specialized agents with scoped permissions, multi-agent orchestration, knowledge base integration.
2/18/2026
Legally ban certain autonomous LLM-based AI agents, or risk societal collapse?
Opinion arguing for legal restrictions on autonomous LLM-based AI agents to prevent societal collapse. Speculative essay without technical substance or evidence.
2/18/2026
Practical Guide to Reducing AI Agent Token Costs
Guide on cost optimization techniques for AI agents using tokens more efficiently.
2/18/2026
Leaking Secrets from the Claud
Analysis of how AI coding assistants like Claude, Cursor leak secrets when local config directories pushed to GitHub. Security research.
2/18/2026
Show HN: Vett – Scan, sign, and verify AI agent skills before installing
Security registry for AI agent skills enabling scanning, signing, and verification before installation. Addresses supply chain risks in unsigned skill distribution.