Hello, I’m James.

I’m a software engineer in Melbourne.

I work at Alcova, building AI software for financial advice firms. I write here about things I’m making and thinking about.

Recent writing

14 Sept 2026

Adding browser tools to FootyCal after OpenAI introduced WebMCP support in Codex and ChatGPT Work.

10 May 2026

Building a simple tool that turns URLs and existing QR codes into brighter HDR QR code videos.

19 Apr 2026

Adding city filtering so my wife can easily find Swans games in Melbourne.

06 Apr 2026

You shouldn't have to give full calendar access just to get game times. I made a simple alternative.

Simple webcal links for AFL team schedules. No sign-ups, no permissions.

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Turn any URL or existing QR code into a brighter HDR QR code video.

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