Changelog Master Feed Natural born SaaS killers (Changelog & Friends #126)
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Jan 30, 2026 They trace the rapid renaming saga and capabilities of a personal AI assistant that clears inboxes and automates chats. Hardware chat about Mac Mini local inference and recommended specs. A developer replaces paid apps with weekend DIY tools and they debate the ethics of killing personal SaaS. They link DIY trends to wobbling SaaS stocks and argue for bespoke, API-first software and stronger SRE roles.
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Databases Built For AI Agents
- Agentic databases simplify agent data by combining vectors, relational data, and conversational history in one engine.
- This reduces glue code and avoids managing separate vector DBs and search clusters.
Name Changes Spark Hype
- Peter Steinberger's Claudebot project renamed multiple times and inspired many to buy Mac Minis for local inference.
- Jerod and Adam note the lobster/clam theme and rename confusion around
Documentation Drives Adoption
- Read and emulate good docs; Mintlify-powered docs for MoltBot showcase exemplary onboarding and configuration.
- Strong documentation accelerates adoption and experimentation.