Andrew Warner and Adam review the week’s repositories on The Next New Thing (26:43), with demos of app inspection, video rendering and printable designs.

Inspecting existing software

  • REA (00:21) — connects agents to reverse-engineering tools; the demo reconstructs a browser-based 2048 game, while the hosts debate copying versus personal customization.
  • AnyPS5 (05:11) — converts executables into native PC formats with compatibility libraries; obtaining usable decrypted game files remains a blocker discussed by the hosts.
  • Ghidra (14:40) — turns compiled programs into readable representations; the demo recovers a hard-coded passcode from a deliberately simple test app.

Better coding workflows

  • Matt Pocock’s Skills (06:29) — the test-driven development example starts with checks that fail, then builds code to satisfy them; passing tests alone hides that sequence.
  • Billion Context (17:00) — compresses conversation into summaries for longer sessions; its README also provides restoration tools for details absent from a summary.
  • SwiftUI Agent Skill (23:09) — Paul Hudson’s curated guidance helps coding agents avoid outdated SwiftUI patterns.

Editable media and physical objects

  • HyperFrames (10:10) — renders HTML into video; the demo makes a short vertical promo, with source-level control over timing and presentation.
  • Diagram Design (12:46) — Cathryn Lavery’s templates constrain diagram structure before adding brand styling, reducing repeated attempts to simplify cluttered output.
  • Text to CAD (20:31) — turns a phone-stand request into a printable model and preview; dimensions, clearances and physical fit still need checking.

An app whose incentives you can change

  • OpenGym (24:18) — self-hosted workout tracking puts routines and records under the user’s control; the hosts contrast that with ads and product recommendations.