# Projects

> Selected work and a complete archive of Matthew Blode’s products, startup exits, AI and developer tools, open source, client work, and web experiments.

## 2026

- [Agent Skills](https://blode.co/agent-skills), *Open source*. Skills for coding agents, explored as folders on an infinite canvas
- [Blode Icons](https://blode.co/icons), *Open source*. 3,000+ icons, Lucide compatible
- [Blode UI](https://blode.co/ui), *Open source*. The shadcn/ui registry with good taste
- [Blode.md](https://blode.md), *Open source*. Documentation framework for the whole stack
- [Canvas Kit](https://blode.co/canvas-kit), *Open source*. Infinite-canvas shadcn registry with pan, zoom, drag and folder cards
- [Captain](https://github.com/mblode/captain), *Open source*. Captain a fleet of cmux worktrees from one Claude Code session
- [Commandment](https://blode.co/commandment), *Open source*. Open-source voice dictation for macOS, bring your own OpenAI API key
- [Convene](https://blode.co/convene), *Open source*. Open-source meeting transcription for macOS
- [DiffHub](https://blode.co/diffhub), *Open source*. Local git diff viewer
- [Done Bear](https://donebear.com), *Product*. Calm, local-first task manager for focused people and teams
- [Expert](https://hello.expert), *Product*. A persistent computer for AI agents, with a live screen you can take over
- [Ghostwriter](https://github.com/mblode/ghostwriter), *Open source*. Skills that draft messages in your own voice, not a model’s
- [Glide](https://blode.co/glide), *Open source*. Variable font family crafted for UI
- [HN](https://blode.co/hn), *Side project*. A fast, modern Hacker News client
- [Iconsmith](https://blode.co/iconsmith), *Product*. Generate icons through a constrained drawing system, with a Studio for reviewing each version
- [Rubber Duck](https://blode.co/rubber-duck), *Side project*. Voice coding agent that streams audio to OpenAI Realtime and runs tool calls
- [Spotlight Testing](https://github.com/mblode/spotlight-testing), *Open source*. See your code changes in a running dev server instantly
- [Static to Variable](https://blode.co/static-to-variable), *Open source*. Turn a family of static fonts into one variable font
- [Strata Sync](https://blode.co/stratasync), *Open source*. Sync that works offline
- [Style Capture](https://blode.co/style-capture), *Side project*. Capture CSS from any website element and convert to Tailwind classes
- [Taste Training](https://blode.co/taste-training), *Side project*. An interactive course that trains your design eye
- [Tiller](https://blode.co/tiller), *Side project*. Interactive guide to learning how to sail a dinghy
- [Video Studio](https://github.com/mblode/video-studio), *Open source*. Turn a JSON shot list into an AI-generated film, without paying for the bad takes

## 2025

- [Beautiful QR Code](https://blode.co/beautiful-qr-code), *Side project*. Generate beautiful, customizable QR codes in JavaScript
- [Blode Experiments](https://blode.co/experiments), *Side project*. A collection of UI experiments
- [Brighter](https://github.com/mblode/brighter), *Open source*. macOS brightness utility
- [Claude Code Search](https://github.com/mblode/claude-code-search), *Open source*. Search through your Claude Code conversation history
- [Colour Mixer](https://blode.co/color-mixer), *Side project*. Pigment-based colour mixing playground
- [Dither Asteroids](https://blode.co/dither-asteroids), *Side project*. 1-bit asteroid runner with Obra Dinn–style camera-sphere dither
- [DnD Grid](https://blode.co/dnd-grid), *Open source*. Draggable and resizable grid layout for React
- [FX](https://blode.co/fx), *Side project*. Blue noise dithering, ASCII, and LED art for images and video
- [Linktree](https://linktr.ee), *Product*. Link-in-bio platform for creators
- [Moon Simulator](https://blode.co/moon), *Side project*. Interactive moon phase simulator
- [Perfect DnD](https://blode.co/perfect-dnd), *Side project*. Beautiful drag-and-drop UI
- [QRUX](https://blode.co/qrux), *Side project*. Create and manage QR codes
- [React Vello](https://blode.co/react-vello), *Open source*. Blazing fast React renderer powered by Vello
- [Resumai](https://blode.co/resumai), *Side project*. AI-powered resume editor
- [VCMC](https://vcmc.ai), *Product*. Vibe Coding Micro Community: a WhatsApp group bringing AI-native builders together

## 2024

- [Raycast CyberChef](https://www.raycast.com/mblode/cyberchef), *Open source*. CyberChef operations in Raycast
- [Touchwood Cabinetry](https://touchwood.com.au), *Client*. Award-winning custom kitchens and cabinetry

## 2023

- [Blue Noise TypeScript](https://github.com/mblode/blue-noise-typescript), *Open source*. Blue noise dithering algorithm in TypeScript
- [Fingertip](https://blode.co/case-studies/fingertip), *Exit*. AI-powered platform helping SMBs run their entire business

## 2022

- [Raycast Google Search](https://www.raycast.com/mblode/google-search), *Open source*. Google search extension for Raycast (133k installs)
- [Raycast Quick Event](https://www.raycast.com/mblode/quick-event), *Open source*. Create calendar events with natural language in Raycast

## 2021

- [Blue Noise Rust](https://github.com/mblode/blue-noise-rust), *Open source*. Black and white image dithering using blue noise
- [me&u](https://www.meandu.com), *Product*. Mobile ordering platform for hospitality

## 2020

- [Egg Freezing](https://eggfreezing.org.au), *Client*. Fertility preservation decision-making resource
- [Fertility Choices](https://fertilitychoices.com.au/login), *Client*. Fertility preservation guidance for cancer patients
- [Light Creative](https://lightcreative.com.au), *Client*. Strategic brand storytelling and design agency
- [PANDA](https://www.panda.org.au), *Client*. Mental health support for expecting and new parents
- [VenueSafe](https://blode.co/case-studies/venuesafe), *Exit*. COVID contact tracing platform serving 1M+ Australians

## 2019

- [Bishops](https://bishops.com.au), *Client*. Launceston barristers and solicitors
- [Blue Derby](https://ridebluederby.com.au), *Client*. Tasmania’s mountain bike trails destination
- [Change Overnight](https://changeovernight.co), *Client*. Charitable hotel in Launceston, Tasmania
- [Crunchlab](https://crunchlab.com.au), *Client*. Cloud-based accounting automation for businesses
- [Freedom Centre](https://freedomcenter.in), *Client*. Education and job skills programs in India
- [Michael Christofas](https://michaelchristofas.com.au), *Client*. Corporate, events, and portraiture photographer
- [Nectaar](https://www.nectaar.com.au), *Client*. Melbourne residential and commercial interior design
- [OPERA](https://opera.eclc.org.au), *Client*. Community program combating ageism
- [Plastex](https://www.plastexmatting.com), *Client*. Industrial and commercial matting manufacturer
- [Rae & Partners](https://raepartners.com.au), *Client*. Tasmanian full-service law firm
- [TRAM](https://www.tram.org.au), *Client*. University of Melbourne research impact accelerator
- [VSCode Pretty Formatter](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=mblode.pretty-formatter), *Open source*. VS Code extension to format files using Pretty Diff
- [VSCode Zotero](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=mblode.zotero), *Open source*. Zotero Better BibTeX citations for VS Code

## 2018

- [Anstie Constructions](https://www.anstieconstructions.com.au), *Client*. Tasmanian commercial and institutional builder
- [Arise Acres](https://web.archive.org/web/20250416043844/https://ariseacres.com.au/), *Client*. Property development website
- [Creative Brimbank](https://creativebrimbank.com.au), *Client*. Arts and cultural programs for Brimbank community
- [Deus Ex Machina](https://deuscustoms.com.au), *Client*. Motorcycle and surf culture lifestyle brand
- [Heathdale Christian College](https://www.heathdale.vic.edu.au), *Client*. Christian school from Kinder to Year 12
- [IPD Consulting](https://ipdconsulting.com.au), *Client*. Tasmanian engineering and project management consulting
- [Jeremy Blode Photography](https://www.jeremyblode.com), *Client*. Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula wedding photographer
- [Klapsis](https://web.archive.org/web/20260311164037/https://klapsis.com.au/), *Client*. Building and construction project management
- [Lord of the Fries](https://www.lordofthefries.com.au), *Client*. Plant-based fast food restaurant chain
- [Our Cradle](https://ourcradle.com.au), *Client*. Luxury accommodation at Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain
- [Polar Guides](https://polarguides.org), *Client*. Professional guiding standards for polar environments
- [Shift Property Styling](https://www.shiftpropertystyling.com.au), *Client*. Property styling mobile app
- [Sprout Forms Tables](https://github.com/mblode/sprout-forms-tables), *Open source*. Custom tables field for Sprout Forms on Craft 3
- [VSCode Twig Language 2](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=mblode.twig-language-2), *Open source*. VS Code extension with snippets, syntax highlighting, and formatting for Twig
- [Your Tea](https://yourtea.com), *Client*. Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal tea blends

## 2017

- [Little Designer Club](https://web.archive.org/web/20200425005856/https://littledesignerclub.com/), *Client*. Kids craft and design subscription box (Best New Online Retailer, 2018 ORIAS)
- [SVG Placeholder](https://github.com/mblode/svgplaceholder), *Open source*. Invisible SVG placeholder plugin for lazy loading in Craft CMS
- [Verbb](https://verbb.io), *Product*. Craft CMS plugin marketplace
- [VSCode Twig Language](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=mblode.twig-language), *Open source*. VS Code extension with snippets and syntax highlighting for Twig

## 2016

- [Expense Check](https://www.expensecheck.com.au), *Product*. Automated bill switching and expense reduction
- [Grav Theme Medium](https://github.com/mblode/grav-theme-medium), *Open source*. Medium-inspired theme for Grav CMS

## 2015

- [Burger](https://blode.co/burger), *Open source*. The minimal hamburger menu with fullscreen navigation (818 GitHub stars)
- [Marx](https://blode.co/marx), *Open source*. The classless CSS reset (perfect for Communists) (1.7k GitHub stars)