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How to Change Model in Claude Code: /model, --model, Aliases
Learn to change and switch models in Claude Code with /model, --model, ANTHROPIC_MODEL, and aliases. Persist defaults and show gateway models in picker.

How to Add Custom Model Provider to Claude Code: 2026 Guide
Discover how to point Claude Code at custom providers — OpenRouter, DeepSeek, Kimi, Z.ai, Ollama, and LiteLLM. Complete working settings.json recipes inside.

Claude Code Environment Variables: Complete Reference
Learn every Claude Code env var for custom models: ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL, ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN, ANTHROPIC_CUSTOM_HEADERS, ANTHROPIC_MODEL, and settings.json.

On Finding Good Market — Build3 Lessons
Build3 Session 2 notes on why market beats idea — the surfing analogy, what a market really is, 3 market mistakes, and 6 lenses to find a good one.

On Sins, Stages, and Staying on Path — Build3 Lessons
Short notes from Build3 Session 1 with my take on each — the 4 startup sins, 5 stages, and why I am going solo first.

My Build3 Accelerator Experience
I got selected for the build3 Impact Accelerator (Cohort 10) and attended the in-person kickoff in Goa. Here is what it felt like to finally stop building alone.

Defining Ideal Client and Building a Consistent Profile
After weeks of building in public, I took a step back to define exactly who I want to reach and how to present myself consistently across every platform. Here is the refined ICP and complete profile setup.

How Social Media Platforms Actually Work in 2026
I researched how social platforms actually work in 2026 — what algorithms reward, what content formats perform, and how to build a sustainable system across X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Substack, and Reddit.

Starting Distribution Right Away (2026)
Four days of research, one clear lesson: distribution beats features. I thought about building my own email service, then reality hit. Here is what I did instead.