OTerminus: Architecture Before Code

Recently, I started working on a mini-project called OTerminus. The idea started from a simple question: What if I could interact with my terminal using natural language, but without giving the language model full control over my machine? There are already many LLM-based terminal tools out there. Some of them are powerful, some are experimental, and some are probably too risky for how I personally want to work with a terminal. My goal with OTerminus is not just to build another AI terminal. I want to use this project as a way to explore how software architecture, safety boundaries, and prompt-driven development can work together. ...

April 24, 2026 · 9 min · 1892 words · Pooria Taghdiri
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From Cycling Adventures to Coding with AI

In Spring 2025, I began uploading my cycling adventures to a new YouTube channel. You can find the videos here: Link. Since then, I’ve explored various tools to enhance my videos. Two of the tools I’m using are a mapping animator and a flyover feature, which stunningly display my cycling routes. Both tools are free and open-source. After using them for a while, I realized that I wanted to create my own app to meet my specific needs. The reason for this is that, with existing applications, I often have to wait for the developers to implement new features, which may not align with what I really need. ...

January 6, 2026 · 3 min · 428 words · Pooria Taghdiri