Nick Winder

Nick Winder

Software & AI Developer

I build software and AI systems. Currently at Nutrient, working on document SDKs and agentic tooling. This is where I write about things I find interesting.

February 26, 2026

We're Entering the Age of Software Distillation, and Nobody Knows If It's Legal

AI models are distilling software knowledge in ways that blur copyright lines. What does it mean when an LLM writes its own library from its training data?

February 9, 2026

Trace-Driven Development: How I Use LangSmith and Claude Code to Fix Bugs I Didn't Know I Had

Automate LLM bug fixing with LangSmith traces and Claude Code. Trace-driven development creates a feedback loop for autonomous investigation, debugging, and fixes.

February 2, 2026

Scheduling Instagram Posts with Claude Browser Automation (Because Meta's API Is a Nightmare)

Built a Claude Code skill to schedule Instagram posts via browser automation after the Meta Business API turned out to require business verification and existing MCP servers didn't work.

January 2, 2026

I Built a WordPress Plugin for Claude Code (And It Changed How I Manage My Blog)

December 26, 2025

I Built a Meta-Plugin for Claude Code (And It's Meta All the Way Down)

A meta-plugin that uses Claude Code to build better Claude Code projects. Skills that generate skills, commands that capture knowledge, and AI that helps you build better AI workflows.