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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Now gezel (gezel.com) knows the world: RAG-style knowledge injection based on downloadable catalogs (from wikipedia) we've published to huggingface.co/datasets/Ben.... Now, even with the smallest model, your gezels can know everything!

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Gezel — local-first AI agents for macOS, Windows & Linux

A free, open-source desktop app for assembling a team of AI agents that run on your own device — no cloud, no lock-in.

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A video about everything you need to know about local models: youtube.com/watch?v=gMUBHnmHdyc&feature=youtu.be, including sizing, quantization, and dense vs. MoE... based on research from Gezel: gezel.com/docs/model-s.... tl:dr, try to shoot for a Mac with 32gb or more of memory.

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Everything you need to know about local models

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Gezel update: Mostly some infra and memory management updates for lower-end memory environments. Also more workflow improvements: gezel.com/docs/whats-n.... Also DS4, llama, and MLX improvements for better hosting of models like Qwen 3.8 Flash Next.

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1.26261 — 18 September 2026

Visible routes for requested files, sharper knowledge search, stronger command-line batch workflows, and app-hosted Gezel for developers.

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Gezel update: mostly just better infrastructure: updates to #llamacpp and #dwarfstar engines for cutting edge model execution, plus better air traffic control of memory. gezel.com/docs/whats-n...

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1.26251 — 8 September 2026

Engines that reserve memory instead of colliding, llama.cpp v0.4 loading controls, GLM 5.3 on DwarfStar, and catalogs built from a folder of Markdown.

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

New gezel (gezel.com) update: narration mode using local models, significant local AI perf improvements, and more data foundations for spreadsheets (though more to come here as well). More and more, Gezel is for getting things done! gezel.com/docs/whats-n...

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1.26244 — 1 September 2026

Spreadsheets your crew can actually count, documents read aloud, dictation and spell-checking, and local models that stop stalling out at five minutes.

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

New build of gezel (gezel.com) focuses on more autonomy for agents: during the nightshift, gezellen can make content fix proposals via an evolving concept of diffpacks, such that people wake up to a set of 5-10 content fix proposals. gezel.com/docs/whats-n.... + AI app concept fundamentals.

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Gezel — local-first AI agents for macOS, Windows & Linux

A free, open-source desktop app for assembling a team of AI agents that run on your own device — no cloud, no lock-in.

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

New gezel update: gezel.com/docs/whats-n... - local AI-powered indexing and search improvements + foundation + RAG things, cross project linking, and many small improvements!

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

New gezel (gezel.com) build - free+local as always - gezel.com/docs/whats-n.... A strong push towards integration w/ pi, OpenCode, and VSCode: - use gezellen as profiles for dev tools, and easily use tuned models like Qwen 3.8. - also docs overhaul, disk management, Qwen 3.8 tuning

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Big updates to Gezel - a free, open source local AI harness. Now a command line interface via npm i @bendyline/gezel-cli. Still in early beta, but use local AI in just a couple commands. Also new client: gezel.com/docs/whats-n... See more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCdg...

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Introducing the Gezel CLI

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

New update to gezel (gezel.com): - New llama/DS4 engine updates - Supports Muse Glimmer + Nemotron 3.5 Lightning - Better memory management - Also, check out the first of model scorecard docs: gezel.com/docs/model-s... - So much more: gezel.com/docs/whats-n...

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Gezel — local-first AI agents for macOS, Windows & Linux

A free, open-source desktop app for assembling a team of AI agents that run on your own device — no cloud, no lock-in.

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Announcing the launch of a new AI framework: gezel! Gezel (gezel.com) is a system of agents (gezellen) and skills (craftbooks) tuned for accomplishing tasks using local, on-device models. It's in early beta. You can see a run through at: youtube.com/watch?v=LXrq... 1/9

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Gezel — local-first AI agents for macOS, Windows & Linux

A free, open-source desktop app for assembling a team of AI agents that run on your own device — no cloud, no lock-in.

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Qualla @quallaexplores.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Founded by Florida's first Black millionaire as a place for 'Recreation and Relaxation without Humiliation,' this Amelia Island beach community became a cultural landmark of the Jim Crow era. qualla.com/american-beach-florida #AfricanAmerican history #Civil rights #Historic sites

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

A brief tour of DocBlocks.com - free software for doing fun things with markdown. Still working through bugs, but if you have feedback or feature requests, let me know! Check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzk9... And subscribe to the YT channel, more to come ;)

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All About DocBlocks

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

First of videos up on my YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@mikeamm-bui..., a bit about what I'm building and DocBlocks (docblocks.com). This video was also made with it - so it's still a little (a lot) rough but it's all up from here. Let's begin. :) youtu.be/wLyMngs8Hw0

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Announcing DocBlocks (docblocks.com) - your markdown can do anything. This is another free, open source project I'm busy working on. DocBlocks is still in beta and many bugs to fix, but I hope you will find it useful. 1/5

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DocBlocks — Local-First Markdown Editor

Write Markdown visually, keep files local, and turn one file into Word, PDF, slides, e-books, or video.

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

1/10 The first of some side projects: announcing the launch of Qualla - qualla.com - a stories-about-history website. I believe we can all grow from a deeper appreciation of all cultures, and I believe every place has a story that can connect us to those cultures.

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Qualla — Visit the World

Discover the world's best stories about everywhere. Free geographic storytelling — history, culture, and adventure at every location.

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

After 27 years, I'm no longer at Microsoft/Mojang, and I've entered free agency. Looking to put together some fun open source projects and explore AI while I look for a new role. It should be fun ;) Stay tuned!

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

In about 25 minutes, I'll be doing a Livestream on attempting to build a runner-style game in Minecraft Bedrock, in TypeScript! Come check it out at www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ylk...

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Run?

YouTube video by Minecraft Creator Channel

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Tomorrow! In less than 12 hours! I’ll be kicking off Bedrock Creator Camp, a two-day Livestream on the Minecraft Creator Channel! aka.ms/creatorcamp. So many great speakers, and me too!

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

In about one hour I'll be kicking off a new series - maybe? we'll see how this goes? - called Friday Builds where I'll be streaming from the Minecraft Creator Channel, building cool things on Minecraft Bedrock. The first (maybe last!) episode is at www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dgd... 😀

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Shareable Games?

YouTube video by Minecraft Creator Channel

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

I know it's probably the least-chill chill oasis (on account of the green and red sky) - but find out how you can use the experimental custom biomes features to create your own chill oasis - or anything else - in Minecraft Bedrock! www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMF3...

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Working with Custom Biomes (1.21.80.27 - Experimental Feature)

YouTube video by Minecraft Creator Channel

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Custom scripting commands! In today's Minecraft Preview! Go /build:somethingawesome! www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXfM...

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Building Custom Commands in Script

YouTube video by Minecraft Creator Channel

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Getting started with a Live Stream of Building Things in Minecraft. Specifically, a side scroller? m.youtube.com/watch?v=RyCn...

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Building a Side Scroller in Minecraft?

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Create a custom lucky block in Minecraft Bedrock Edition - using some custom properties, a custom model edited in @blockbench.net , and some custom component code. Golden apples and explosions for everyone! www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4is...

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Create a custom lucky block for Minecraft Bedrock

YouTube video by Minecraft Creator Channel

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

In December, I spent a couple of lovely days building an add-on as part of the Bedrock Add-Ons Discord (wiki.bedrock.dev/discord) 20K Jam. As part of building it out I covered a lot of different Minecraft Bedrock techs. Check this video, + links to source & mcaddon: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a5p....

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Build a Tower Defense Add-On for Minecraft

YouTube video by Minecraft Creator Channel

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

All the new features for creators in Minecraft Bedrock v1.21.60: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVL3.... Custom creative inventory grouping, liquid detection, new stable input detection APIs, and cool new Editor tools, now available!

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Minecraft 1.21.60 Updates for Creators

YouTube video by Minecraft Creator Channel

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Minecraft Script API v2.0.0 beta is now out, as part of 1.21.70 preview release! But what you'll find is that v2.0.0 is fairly consistent with v1.x.0; it signifies a few hopefully-small back-compat impacting changes. Find out more on the Minecraft Creator Channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=owfB...

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Script API v2.0.0 Beta Overview

YouTube video by Minecraft Creator Channel

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Check out a tour of four API areas that the Chill Dreams Add-On for Minecraft Bedrock Addition uses, at: youtu.be/WVT3UHZKPic: Input permissions, ModalFormData, Spectator Mode, and more - that you can use in your own creations!

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Chill Dreams Part 2: Script API Tour

YouTube video by Minecraft Creator Channel

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Razzleberries @razzleberriesab.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Razzleberries is thrilled to finally present Hello Kitty for Minecraft!🎀 We developed this project while working closely with Sanrio & Mojang. It's been an incredible journey and we gave it all our heart. Thank you to everyone who has supported us! Please enjoy.😊 #Sanrio #HelloKitty #Minecraft

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Blockbench @blockbench.net · 15/01/2025

Blockbench 4.12 "The Collection & Selection Update" is out! 🗃️Collections! 🧱PBR Material preview and editing 📂Group multi-select 🪢Lasso Selection Tool 🎯UV Navigation Arrow 🧲Vertex Snap for Rotations! Changelog: github.com/JannisX11/bl... Splash Art by contest winners Handon_撼动 & PICASSO!

Render of a 3D model, showing a template in a jungle. A man and a monkey, each holding treasures, are running out of the template, being chased by a person in a mask.

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Want to add your pets to Minecraft? You can! Follow this tutorial for how I added our cat, Eliza, into Minecraft Bedrock. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z27h... (article: learn.microsoft.com/minecraft/cr...) Let me know if you have questions/feedback! I'll do a follow up pt 2 w/ more in a couple months

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Add your cat to Minecraft!

YouTube video by Minecraft Creator Channel

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Join me and @kaylasara.bsky.social and @bryhaw.bsky.social as we cover improvements for creators in the 1.21.50 version of Minecraft: Editor, /schedule delay, biome client improvements, and more fun stuff. Also, blood red rivers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjVY...

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Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.50 Updates for Creators

YouTube video by Minecraft Creator Channel

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Microsoft @microsoft.com · 04/04/1975

We've always been a fan of blueskies.

Originally the default wallpaper of Microsoft's Windows XP, this photo shows green rolling hills with a vibrant blue sky and white clouds in the background. Charles O'Rear took the photo in California, USA.

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Kayla @kaylasara.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Editor is now live in the Minecraft Launcher: Would love to hear what you think!

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Kayla @kaylasara.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Happy Minecraft "The Garden Awakens" release day! A very exciting release with the Pale Garden biome. But also, some very exciting updates for Creators! Including Editor, now available in stable builds. Editor will be added to the launcher in the next few days. feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/art...

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Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 1.21.50 - The Garden Awakens

Posted: 3 December 2024 Shh! I'm writing this changelog from behind a pale oak tree - and I have to be very quiet because the Garden Awakens drop is finally here - and creakings are spawning in pal...

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David Fries 🥶 @jdavidfries.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 I made this turkey in @blockbench.net ! Try out the Entity Wizard if you want to make your own creations! learn.microsoft.com/en-us/minecr...

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Mike Ammerlaan @mikeamm.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Happy (upcoming) Thanksgiving! You can make your own (digital) turkey in Minecraft - find out how in Part 1 of how the Thanksgiving themed, automated flyover, Chill Dreams Add-On was built: www.youtube.com/watch?v=24l6... Corresponding article is at learn.microsoft.com/minecraft/cr...

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Chill Dreams Add-On Part 1 (Thanksgiving Edition)

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