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Giscussions

2026

A live fork of giscus that keeps the GitHub Discussions-powered, no-database architecture while adding opinionated UX and moderation improvements. This fork now powers the comment system for blog posts on this website, with inline comment and reply editing and deletion, improved author metadata, configurable branding, safer GraphQL handling, and localized edit-history popovers.

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  • Vision screenshot

    Vision

    2018

    Built for the New Zealand Defence Force in 2018 to deliver real-time object identification and asset tracking. Recently rewritten to modern stack (SvelteKit, TypeScript, Azure Vision) with AI assistance. Camera-first scanner interface with dual workflows: internal asset lookup via Azure Custom Vision and scene analysis via Azure Computer Vision. Features camera switching, confidence overlays, and local scan history.

    SvelteKitTypeScriptAzure Vision
    POC
  • Personal Website screenshot

    Personal Website

    2011

    This site — a Gatsby-powered portfolio and product lab built with React, Tailwind CSS, and twin.macro. Features a blog, photo gallery, interactive map, changelog, and contact form.

    GatsbyReactTailwind CSS
    In Progress