The first ‘I made a useful thing’ thread of 2026 is officially live, showcasing a vibrant start to the year for the developer and DIY tech community. This weekly staple is already proving to be a goldmine for productivity enthusiasts and early adopters, highlighting everything from ingenious browser extensions that streamline workflows to open-source AI agents designed to automate mundane tasks.
Notable trends in this week’s edition include a surge in local-first tools—apps that prioritize data privacy by running entirely on your device—and several home automation scripts that integrate the latest smart home APIs.
For tech bloggers and creators, these threads are invaluable sources of inspiration. They offer a raw, unfiltered look at what problems the tech community is actively solving right now. Whether you are looking for a new VS Code extension to speed up coding or a Python script to organize your digital downloads, the January 2nd thread confirms that the ‘build in public’ ethos is stronger than ever heading into the new year.
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