# Tech watch

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## [Create demo videos without manual editing with Recordly](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/create-demo-videos-without-manual-editing-with-recordly>)

Recordly captures an application and automates the production of demo videos. It targets macOS, Windows, and Linux to share product walkthroughs without a separate video editor.

2026-08-23 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/create-demo-videos-without-manual-editing-with-recordly.md>) · [Original resource](<https://github.com/webadderallorg/Recordly>)

## [Explore the open-source HeyGem digital-avatar project](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/explore-the-open-source-heygem-digital-avatar-project>)

HeyGem is an open-source repository for digital avatars and talking-video generation. It is an older fork of Duix Avatar, offering a useful trail for following the project’s development.

2026-08-20 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/explore-the-open-source-heygem-digital-avatar-project.md>) · [Original resource](<https://github.com/Caladog/HeyGem>)

## [Watermarks Remover: process content you own locally](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/watermarks-remover-process-content-you-own-locally>)

This project offers local tools to detect and remove AI-generated watermarks from content you own. Its repository includes an app, editor integrations, and batch-processing options.

2026-08-17 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/watermarks-remover-process-content-you-own-locally.md>) · [Original resource](<https://github.com/guillaumemeyer/watermarks-remover>)

## [Extract a website’s design tokens with Dembrandt](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/extract-a-website-s-design-tokens-with-dembrandt>)

Dembrandt extracts a site’s colors, fonts, borders, and other visual tokens. Its repository includes a command and integrations for bringing those values into an existing design system.

2026-08-16 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/extract-a-website-s-design-tokens-with-dembrandt.md>) · [Original resource](<https://github.com/dembrandt/dembrandt>)

## [NameThatUI: identify an interface pattern from a description](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/namethatui-identify-an-interface-pattern-from-a-description>)

NameThatUI identifies an interface element from a plain-language description, then returns its term, API symbol, and a reusable prompt. Its visual dictionary covers web and macOS patterns.

2026-08-15 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/namethatui-identify-an-interface-pattern-from-a-description.md>) · [Original resource](<https://namethatui.com/>)

## [Croc: transfer files between machines with a share code](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/croc-transfer-files-between-machines-with-a-share-code>)

Croc transfers files between computers using a shared code and an encrypted relay. The project offers binaries and a web interface without requiring a manually configured transfer server.

2026-08-12 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/croc-transfer-files-between-machines-with-a-share-code.md>) · [Original resource](<https://github.com/schollz/croc>)

## [Explore the Microsoft Quantum Development Kit](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/explore-the-microsoft-quantum-development-kit>)

This Microsoft Learn page introduces the Quantum Development Kit and links to guides for quantum programming, simulation, and debugging. The open-source kit can connect to Azure Quantum to run programs in the cloud.

2026-08-09 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/explore-the-microsoft-quantum-development-kit.md>) · [Original resource](<https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/quantum/qdk-main-overview>)

## [Build a knowledge graph for coding assistants with Graaph](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/build-a-knowledge-graph-for-coding-assistants-with-graaph>)

Graaph builds queryable graphs from code, docs, papers, and diagrams to give coding assistants more context. Its site demonstrates sample graphs and navigation tools.

2026-08-03 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/build-a-knowledge-graph-for-coding-assistants-with-graaph.md>) · [Original resource](<https://graaph.org/>)

## [Duix Avatar: generate AI avatar videos offline](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/duix-avatar-generate-ai-avatar-videos-offline>)

Duix Avatar is an open-source toolkit for generating digital-human videos offline. Its repository includes interfaces, resources, and deployment instructions for exploring the pipeline.

2026-07-29 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/duix-avatar-generate-ai-avatar-videos-offline.md>) · [Original resource](<https://github.com/duixcom/Duix-Avatar>)

## [OpenShip: deploy applications on your own infrastructure](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/openship-deploy-applications-on-your-own-infrastructure>)

OpenShip is a self-hosted deployment platform for multiple application stacks. Its repository shows how it orchestrates builds and services on infrastructure controlled by the team.

2026-07-26 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/openship-deploy-applications-on-your-own-infrastructure.md>) · [Original resource](<https://github.com/oblien/openship>)

## [Collect feedback with self-hosted surveys using Formbricks](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/collect-feedback-with-self-hosted-surveys-using-formbricks>)

Formbricks combines surveys, in-app feedback, and customer-experience insights in an open-source platform. Self-hosting keeps responses under the organization’s control.

2026-07-21 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/collect-feedback-with-self-hosted-surveys-using-formbricks.md>) · [Original resource](<https://formbricks.com/>)

## [Browse and reuse animated components with OriginKit](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/browse-and-reuse-animated-components-with-originkit>)

OriginKit offers a gallery of animated web components to copy or use in Framer. Previews showcase CSS and WebGL effects, with part of the collection available for free.

2026-07-19 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/browse-and-reuse-animated-components-with-originkit.md>) · [Original resource](<https://www.originkit.dev/>)

## [Start a spec-driven development workflow with GitHub Spec Kit](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/start-a-spec-driven-development-workflow-with-github-spec-kit>)

Spec Kit provides tools for turning requirements into specifications, plans, and implementation tasks. Its repository documents a workflow that puts written decisions before code generation.

2026-07-15 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/start-a-spec-driven-development-workflow-with-github-spec-kit.md>) · [Original resource](<https://github.com/github/spec-kit>)

## [SkillOpt: optimize agent skills through trials and evaluation](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/skillopt-optimize-agent-skills-through-trials-and-evaluation>)

SkillOpt treats the skill itself as an artifact to improve: an agent runs tasks, receives evaluation, and its procedure is revised. Keeping the model and harness fixed makes instruction changes comparable.

2026-07-14 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/skillopt-optimize-agent-skills-through-trials-and-evaluation.md>) · [Original resource](<https://microsoft.github.io/SkillOpt/>)

## [Build React forms with the \`useFormity\` hook](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/build-react-forms-with-the-useformity-hook>)

This page explains the `useFormity` hook and Formity’s core concepts. It is an entry point for building React forms from reusable components and rules.

2026-07-11 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/build-react-forms-with-the-useformity-hook.md>) · [Original resource](<https://formity.app/docs/basic-concepts/use-formity>)

## [ESLint Plugin Tailwind CSS v4 release](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/eslint-plugin-tailwind-css-v4-release>)

This release adds Tailwind CSS v4 compatibility to the ESLint plugin. Its notes outline changes that help keep class checks aligned after upgrading.

2026-07-11 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/eslint-plugin-tailwind-css-v4-release.md>) · [Original resource](<https://github.com/francoismassart/eslint-plugin-tailwindcss/releases/tag/v4.0.3>)

## [Manage SSH connections from an interactive terminal with LazySSH](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/manage-ssh-connections-from-an-interactive-terminal-with-lazyssh>)

LazySSH provides a terminal interface for organizing SSH connections, inspired by lazydocker and k9s. Written in Go, it offers a practical workflow for environments with multiple servers.

2026-07-09 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/manage-ssh-connections-from-an-interactive-terminal-with-lazyssh.md>) · [Original resource](<https://github.com/Adembc/lazyssh>)

## [ts-toolbelt: reuse 200+ TypeScript type utilities](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/ts-toolbelt-reuse-200-typescript-type-utilities>)

ts-toolbelt collects over 200 utilities for working with TypeScript objects, unions, lists, and literal types. Its documentation shows how to compose them instead of writing every transformation by hand.

2026-07-07 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/ts-toolbelt-reuse-200-typescript-type-utilities.md>) · [Original resource](<https://millsp.github.io/ts-toolbelt/>)

## [yt-dlp: download media from video platforms](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/yt-dlp-download-media-from-video-platforms>)

yt-dlp is a command-line utility for downloading audio and video from many sites. Its repository documents available formats, subtitle options, and post-processing steps.

2026-06-14 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/yt-dlp-download-media-from-video-platforms.md>) · [Original resource](<https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp>)

## [Strix: automate AI-assisted penetration testing](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/strix-automate-ai-assisted-penetration-testing>)

Strix is an open-source tool that uses agents to test an application and report vulnerabilities. Its repository exposes the workflow components for evaluation in an authorized environment.

2026-06-06 · [Markdown](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/strix-automate-ai-assisted-penetration-testing.md>) · [Original resource](<https://github.com/usestrix/strix>)

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