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- 1Developer launches free zero-setup alternative to Burp and Caido●Show HN: I built a free Burp/Caido alternative but, zero setup - API Testing
A developer has released a free tool for API testing, positioning it as an alternative to Burp Suite and Caido that requires no setup. The launch was shared on Hacker News, where readers are debating whether a zero-configuration option can match the features of the established security testing tools.
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Developer and educator Matt Pocock has released a public repository called mattpocock/skills, described as "Skills for Real Engineers" and drawn from his personal .agents directory. The collection of shell-based configuration files is intended to help software engineers set up AI coding agents, and it is drawing significant attention on GitHub.
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Developer obra has published a project called superpowers, described as an agentic skills framework and software development methodology that works. The project, written in Shell, is gaining attention on GitHub, where it has reached a top trending position globally. It offers a structured approach to building AI agents with reusable skills and a defined development method.
- 4OpenAI and Synopsys Launch GPT-Synopsys for Chip Design●GPT-Synopsys: Frontier Intelligence to Revolutionize Chip Design
OpenAI and Synopsys have announced GPT-Synopsys, described as frontier intelligence aimed at revolutionizing chip design. The partnership pairs OpenAI's AI models with Synopsys' electronic design automation tools, and the announcement is drawing attention in the tech community as discussion grows over how generative AI could reshape semiconductor engineering workflows and development timelines.
- 5Xbox consoles and game prices set to rise in 2025●Xbox consoles and video game prices are going up in 2025
Microsoft is raising prices for Xbox consoles and video games in 2025. The increases are part of a broader trend across the gaming industry, where hardware and software costs have climbed alongside rising development and manufacturing expenses. Gamers are reacting with frustration, questioning whether premium pricing can be sustained as competition grows from other platforms and subscription services.
Repos
- obra/superpowers An agentic skills framework & software development methodology that works.
- devdotfast/whiteboard open-source canvas for thoughtful software design
- modelcontextprotocol/servers Model Context Protocol Servers
- TheoLeeCJ/SemIf-OpenJev Semantic ifs from open models, on a 3090 at home. Independent; not affiliated with Jev or TypeSafe.
- golang/go The Go programming language