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Product notes, release highlights and how we build Deska: the one infinite canvas workspace for your editor, terminal, browser, notes and AI agents.
· 10 min read
One Repo Copy per Agent vs Shared Checkout: Avoiding Stepped-On Toes
Choosing between one repo copy per agent vs shared checkout. Learn how to manage parallel AI coding agents without file system or build tool conflicts.
· 12 min read
Running Coding Agents on Ollama: What Works and What Does Not
Deep dive into running coding agents on Ollama. Learn which local LLMs work, how to manage context, and where local-first tools like Deska fit in.
· 10 min read
The Ollama CLI: Models, Modelfiles and Serving
A technical guide to the Ollama CLI. Learn how to manage local models, create custom Modelfiles, and serve LLMs for local-first development workflows.
· 11 min read
Obsidian vs Deska Notes for Developer Knowledge
Compare Obsidian vs Deska Notes for developer knowledge management. Explore local-first workflows, infinite canvas, and AI-driven coding notes.
· 10 min read
Obsidian Canvas Alternatives for Developers Who Want Live Panels
Analyze Obsidian Canvas alternatives for developers. Learn why an executable workspace with live panels beats static notes for complex coding workflows.
· 12 min read
Obsidian Alternatives That Also Run Code
Discover Obsidian alternatives that also run code. Explore developer tools that combine technical note-taking with integrated terminals and execution.
· 10 min read
Neovim Users and AI Agents: Setups That Do Not Betray the Keyboard
Explore how Neovim users and AI agents can coexist in workflows that prioritize keyboard efficiency and local-first development without sacrificing speed.
· 10 min read
Terminal Multiplexer vs Canvas Workspace: Two Ways to Scale Sessions
Compare the terminal multiplexer and canvas workspace approaches to manage developer sessions. Choose the right tool for scaling your local environment.
· 12 min read
Moving from Cursor to Deska: Surviving the Loss of Ctrl+K
Learn how to adapt your workflow when moving from Cursor to Deska, shifting from a sidebar UI to an infinite canvas for AI-assisted coding.
· 11 min read
Mosh Alternatives: Reliable Remote Sessions on Bad Networks
Explore top Mosh alternatives for maintaining stable SSH sessions on high latency networks, including roaming solutions and modern relay persistent workspaces.
· 12 min read
Monorepo vs Polyrepo When AI Agents Join the Team
Explore the monorepo vs polyrepo debate through the lens of AI agents and learn how workspace tools like Deska optimize large scale development workflows.
· 10 min read
Monitoring OpenCode From Your Phone
Learn how to effectively manage long-running AI tasks by monitoring OpenCode from your phone using secure remote access and local-first developer tools.
· 11 min read
Monitoring Codex CLI From Your Phone
Learn how to monitor Codex CLI from your phone safely. Explore mobile LLM execution, remote terminal access, and secure relay architectures for developers.
· 10 min read
How to Safely Run Claude Code Overnight and Wake Up to Finished Work
Learn the best practices to monitor Claude Code overnight using scoped tasks, safety limits, and mobile check-ins to ensure your long-running agent tasks succeed.
· 10 min read
Monitoring Claude Code From Your Phone
Learn how to monitor Claude Code from your phone using secure relays. Remote terminal management for AI coding agents with local-first security.
· 12 min read
Mobile Web vs Native in 2026: The Decision Tree
Evaluate the Mobile Web vs Native in 2026 landscape. Learn how to choose the right architecture for performance, distribution, and modern developer workflows.
· 11 min read
MobaXterm Alternatives for SSH-Heavy Workflows
Explore the best MobaXterm alternatives for managing remote servers and local terminals. Compare tabbed interfaces with canvas-based workspaces for developers.
· 10 min read
MiniMax vs DeepSeek for Agent Work: Budget-Friendly AI for Developers
A technical comparison of MiniMax vs DeepSeek for agent work, focusing on performance, cost efficiency, and how to orchestrate them in your dev environment.
· 12 min read
Obsidian to Deska: Linking Code Blocks Directly to Living Terminals
Learn how to migrate from Obsidian to Deska to bridge the gap between static code notes and live terminal execution within an infinite canvas workspace.
· 10 min read
Keeping VS Code, Adding a Canvas: A Diary
A developer diary exploring how to integrate a canvas workspace while keeping VS Code, focusing on visual context and AI agent orchestration.