Elio Struyf
Belgian engineering lead, Microsoft MVP and public speaker. Creator of Front Matter, a headless CMS extension for Visual Studio Code.
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AI has pushed developers to work faster than they can actually sustain.
AI made us developers move so fast that we run faster than we actually can.
eliostruyf.comSaid 25 Sept 2026This on korrents
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AI coding tools remove the natural filter that slow, effortful building placed on which ideas actually get built.
AI removes that slowness, which means it also removes the filter.
eliostruyf.comSaid 17 Jun 2026This on korrents
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From one piece The AI chaos beast in your head 3 beliefs · eliostruyf.com
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I believe our brains are able to only handle a handful of tasks a day.
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Getting fast results from AI prompting creates an addictive urge to keep asking for more.Their words
Prompting can also be addictive. You get results so fast that you get a sort of rush to do more.
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AI made us developers move so fast that we run faster than we actually can.
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From one piece Is AI taking the joy out of coding, or am I giving it away? 3 beliefs · eliostruyf.com
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The low-effort path tends to win in the moment even when the higher-effort path is the one someone actually wanted.Their words
The low-effort path wins in the moment even when the high-effort path is the one I actually wanted.
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Developers who adopt AI coding agents eventually become managers of those agents rather than hands-on coders.coding agentsAI agentsmanagement
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I've made peace with becoming a manager of AI agents. That happens to most of us eventually.
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AI coding tools remove the natural filter that slow, effortful building placed on which ideas actually get built.Their words
AI removes that slowness, which means it also removes the filter.
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From one piece Metered Billing for GitHub Copilot: A Necessary Shift 2 beliefs · eliostruyf.com
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The strength of GitHub Copilot was never the models themselves. It was the deep integration across the entire platform: repos, Actions, pull requests, IDE, all in one place.
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Here's the thing: I think this change is good. Not comfortable, not popular, but good.
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From one piece Why GitHub Copilot CLI is my new go-to for heavy lifting 2 beliefs · eliostruyf.com
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It is perfect for small tasks, but for everything else like heavy agent usage, repo-wide refactors, or anytime I'm working in my massive monorepos, the CLI is the only way to go.
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you simply review the resulting changes in your Git diffs later, which is how we naturally review code anyway
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From one piece Switching from Apple Watch Ultra to Garmin Venu 4 2 beliefs · eliostruyf.com
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If you are a cyclist who uses an Edge unit for the real work but relies on an Apple Watch for daily wear, you are missing half the picture.
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More importantly, you can't just strap on a Garmin and expect instant, life-changing insights.
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Beliefs
Korrents What they believe 12 beliefs — each backed by an exact quote.
Each is a — compiled by korrents.com, not by them: the one-line wordings are korrents', the quotes are theirs.
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AI has pushed developers to work faster than they can actually sustain.
AI made us developers move so fast that we run faster than we actually can.
The AI chaos beast in your head Said 25 Sept 2026
Getting fast results from AI prompting creates an addictive urge to keep asking for more.
Prompting can also be addictive. You get results so fast that you get a sort of rush to do more.
The AI chaos beast in your head Said 25 Sept 2026
The human brain can only handle a handful of tasks in a single day.
I believe our brains are able to only handle a handful of tasks a day.
The AI chaos beast in your head Said 25 Sept 2026
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AI coding tools remove the natural filter that slow, effortful building placed on which ideas actually get built.
AI removes that slowness, which means it also removes the filter.
Is AI taking the joy out of coding, or am I giving it away? Said 17 Jun 2026
Developers who adopt AI coding agents eventually become managers of those agents rather than hands-on coders.
I've made peace with becoming a manager of AI agents. That happens to most of us eventually.
Is AI taking the joy out of coding, or am I giving it away? Said 17 Jun 2026
The low-effort path tends to win in the moment even when the higher-effort path is the one someone actually wanted.
The low-effort path wins in the moment even when the high-effort path is the one I actually wanted.
Is AI taking the joy out of coding, or am I giving it away? Said 17 Jun 2026
Switching AI coding tools from flat-rate to metered, usage-based billing is a good change, even though it is unpopular and uncomfortable.
Here's the thing: I think this change is good. Not comfortable, not popular, but good.
Metered Billing for GitHub Copilot: A Necessary Shift Said 2 Jun 2026
An AI coding tool's competitive strength comes from its integration across the whole development platform, not from the underlying AI models it uses.
The strength of GitHub Copilot was never the models themselves. It was the deep integration across the entire platform: repos, Actions, pull requests, IDE, all in one place.
Metered Billing for GitHub Copilot: A Necessary Shift Said 2 Jun 2026
Reviewing an AI coding agent's changes afterward in version-control diffs is a more natural workflow than approving each change through a GUI.
you simply review the resulting changes in your Git diffs later, which is how we naturally review code anyway
Why GitHub Copilot CLI is my new go-to for heavy lifting Said 20 Mar 2026
For heavy, repo-wide AI-agent work a CLI-based tool is better suited than a chat-based interface, which remains preferable for small, single-file tasks.
It is perfect for small tasks, but for everything else like heavy agent usage, repo-wide refactors, or anytime I'm working in my massive monorepos, the CLI is the only way to go.
Why GitHub Copilot CLI is my new go-to for heavy lifting Said 20 Mar 2026
A Garmin wearable cannot deliver meaningful health insights immediately after someone starts wearing it — it needs weeks of continuous wear first.
More importantly, you can't just strap on a Garmin and expect instant, life-changing insights.
Switching from Apple Watch Ultra to Garmin Venu 4 Said 19 Mar 2026
A cyclist who uses a dedicated cycling computer for rides but only a general smartwatch for daily wear is missing important off-bike training data.
If you are a cyclist who uses an Edge unit for the real work but relies on an Apple Watch for daily wear, you are missing half the picture.
Switching from Apple Watch Ultra to Garmin Venu 4 Said 19 Mar 2026
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Uses Front Matter
When I switched to Hugo, I needed to have an extension which allows me to keep my article front matter up to date.
eliostruyf.com 31 Jul 2021
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Liked Rode microphone boom arm
Just a great and flexible microphone boom arm.
eliostruyf.com 31 Jul 2021
Liked Logitech MX Keys
Great keyboard, bought it in the US, as the US International (available in EU) is not the same as US English.
eliostruyf.com 31 Jul 2021
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Uses Elgato Wave 3
The main microphone I use for sessions and meetings. I use it in combination with the Elgato Wave Pop and Elgato Wave Shock Mount.
eliostruyf.com 31 Jul 2021
Uses Elgato Facecam
previously I used a GoPro as a webcam, but since Elgato released this webcam, I switched to it.
eliostruyf.com 31 Jul 2021
Loved BenQ ScreenBar
I did not know I needed a device until I bought two of these. These screen bars are used to mount on top of your screens and make sure your eyes get less tired
eliostruyf.com 31 Jul 2021
Loved LG 27UL850-W
I upgraded in late 2020 to these two beauties. The colors are stunning.
eliostruyf.com 31 Jul 2021
Where they publish
Blog eliostruyf.com His blog on VS Code extensions, Microsoft 365 development and his setup.
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- The AI chaos beast in your head 25 Sept 2026 How AI agents create mental chaos and drain developers' focus—insights and practical boundaries to reduce context switching and reclaim deep work.
- Keeping GitHub Copilot on script during your demos 26 Jun 2026 Master your demos with `copilot-mock-server` for consistent GitHub Copilot responses and a seamless audience experience.
- Is AI taking the joy out of coding, or am I giving it away? 17 Jun 2026 I still love developing. That's the part that makes this hard to write.
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- Building my own AI cycling coach with Claude and Strava 11 Jun 2026 Discover how to create a personalized AI cycling coach using Claude and Strava for tailored training plans that fit your lifestyle.
- Fix invalid Microsoft service API permissions in SharePoint 11 Jun 2026 Learn how to fix invalid Microsoft service API permissions in SharePoint and ensure smooth SPFx solution deployment.
- Metered Billing for GitHub Copilot: A Necessary Shift 2 Jun 2026 Explore the implications of GitHub Copilot's metered billing and how it reshapes developer workflows and AI tool usage.
- Why GitHub Copilot CLI is my new go-to for heavy lifting 20 Mar 2026 Discover why GitHub Copilot CLI is essential for managing large codebases efficiently, enhancing performance without sacrificing context.
- Switching from Apple Watch Ultra to Garmin Venu 4 19 Mar 2026 Why I traded my Apple Watch Ultra for a Garmin Venu 4 to complete my cycling training data.
- Control Your Mac with a 3-Button Voice Setup 11 Mar 2026 Discover how to control your Mac effortlessly with a 3-button voice setup for a seamless workflow and enhanced productivity.
- Are We Killing Indie Development with AI? 15 Feb 2026 Explore the impact of AI on indie development and the need for a moral compass in coding. Are we sacrificing quality for speed?
- Stop typing, start talking 13 Feb 2026 Discover how voice dictation can transform your workflow and boost productivity. Stop typing and start talking today!
- Is blogging still a thing? Thriving in the AI era 5 Feb 2026 Explore the future of blogging in the AI era and learn how to thrive with authenticity and strategic content creation.
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- The remote control feature in Switchboard became even better with tighter integration into the app itself. Control your local and remote sessions all from the same app or from the web. 15 Oct 2026
- Love this auto-mode feature in Switchboard 😍 15 Oct 2026
- Switchboard 0.0.18 is out 📱 Remote: follow your Claude Code sessions from your phone. Allow or deny what Claude asks, answer its questions, read along, start a new session. Encrypted end-to-end. Plus a catch-up briefing when a session finishes. 15 Oct 2026
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- Switchboard 0.0.16 is out ✨ Keep talking while Claude works: - /btw asks a side question without touching the conversation - Up next lines up your next messages - Steer gives Claude a message mid-turn - And create pull requests without a browser. 13 Oct 2026
- Switchboard 0.0.15 is out ✨ Auto picks Haiku, Sonnet or Opus for each prompt, so small tasks stop burning Opus. And the new Usage view shows what's left of your limits, when they reset, and which sessions used them. 12 Oct 2026
- Switchboard 0.0.14 is out, and it now runs on Windows 🎉 Also new: edit and tidy Claude Code's memory, a branch and worktree overview per project, and a website with the full docs. 11 Oct 2026
- Some of Switchboard features highlighted in this video - Multiple accounts - Session overview - Per-project settings - Worktree management - #VSCode companion extension - Search through all your sessions #Claude #ClaudeCode 10 Oct 2026
- Switchboard now has a companion extension which allows you to add context, files, etc., from your editor like #VSCode 10 Oct 2026
- Switchboard creating Switchboard #Inception 9 Oct 2026
- Demo Time 2.4 is out 🎬 Export your play as a video (MP4, GIF, captions, chapters) from VS Code or with npx @demotime/video export. Also new: a preflight check, AI skills for Copilot and Claude Code, speaker notes in slides, and a new settings view. 9 Oct 2026
- Are you working with #Claude Code or CLI and want a better experience? Check out Switchboard. It allows multiple accounts/profiles to have a better overview of your sessions, themes, and much more 9 Oct 2026
- Cancelled my Creative Cloud subscription from Adobe. It took 10 clicks and 3 pages where they give extra promotions to stay. 🤬 9 Oct 2026
- Adding theme support to Switchboard for #Claude 8 Oct 2026
- Added a command palette to make it easier to start new sessions, discover commands, and run them! 🚀 #Claude #ClaudeCode 7 Oct 2026
- Built myself a new Claude Code app to assign a project to the right Claude subscription. It got bigger and more feature-complete, so I thought I'd share it. Here is Switchboard for Claude Code and you can find it on: 7 Oct 2026
- The video export in #DemoTime supports chapters based on your acts in the presentations. 5 Oct 2026
- v1.13.0 of my Playwright reporter for GitHub Actions is out 🎭 Your job summary now shows what broke and why: ✅ Failed and slowest tests up top ✅ Every error, with the failing step and line ✅ PR comments and annotations ✅ Sharding and step outputs 5 Oct 2026
- Thanks @github.com for my new camera 📷 #GitHubStars ❤️ 5 Oct 2026
- Seems someone misconfigured their bot on GitHub 😆 5 Oct 2026
- Slides for my AI chaos talk are coming together. The best part so far: all the personal messages from people who recognise themselves in it. Know your limits, and choose how you put AI to work. 4 Oct 2026 eliostruyf.com
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YouTube Elio Struyf His YouTube channel.
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GitHub estruyf His GitHub, home of the Front Matter CMS extension.
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- switchboard — Run and track all your Claude Code sessions, across several Claude accounts, in one window. Mac and Windows. 19 Oct 2026
- vscode-demo-time — A Visual Studio Code extension to help you script your demos 19 Oct 2026
- playwright-msteams-reporter — Microsoft Teams reporter for Playwright 19 Oct 2026
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- homebrew-tap — Homebrew casks for Elio Struyf's apps 19 Oct 2026
- vscode-front-matter — Front Matter is a CMS running straight in Visual Studio Code. Can be used with static site generators like Hugo, Jekyll, Hexo, NextJs, Gatsby, and many more... 12 Oct 2026
- doctor — Doctor - Maintain your documentation on SharePoint without pain. 7 Oct 2026
- doctor-sample — Sample project for Doctor 6 Oct 2026
- web-cycling-bkz-astro 5 Oct 2026
- playwright-github-actions-reporter — GitHub Actions reporter for Playwright 5 Oct 2026
- claude-agent-watch-mod — Claude Code mod that tracks how many agents you run and which ones you forgot 2 Oct 2026
- claude-stats-mod — A Claude Code mod that draws your usage limits and spend in the band above the prompt. 2 Oct 2026
- dock-profiler-macos — A macOS menu bar app for Dock profiles, with an optional desktop (Space + wallpaper) attached to each one. 30 Sept 2026
- worklog-web — Web-based, GitHub-backed Worklog / timesheet manager. Markdown is the source of truth. 30 Sept 2026
- blog-content — Blog content from Elio Struyf 25 Sept 2026
- streamdeck-office — Stream deck office actions 24 Sept 2026
- homebridge-alfen-charger — Start and stop EV charging on an Alfen Eve Single wallbox from Apple HomeKit. 23 Sept 2026
- vscode-agent-frame — See which of your coding agents are working, waiting, or idle at a glance — Agent Frame colors the VS Code window to match. 21 Sept 2026
- vscode-demo-time-theme — A vibrant and modern VS Code theme inspired by the colors of Demo Time - the ultimate tool for creating presentations and demos straight in your editor. 21 Sept 2026
- bingscape-tauri — A lightweight Tauri desktop app that automatically fetches and sets the daily Bing image as your macOS wallpaper. 2 Sept 2026
- tideline — An app that files older downloads into folders named for the day they arrived 1 Sept 2026
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