'Ask for what you want' is a key skill for the 21st century

In the past year, the AI industry has undergone significant development and flourishing, which may replace traditional API reference docs. This shift has redefined computing entirely. One person's experience with this technology began during a drive between the San Joaquin Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. In a moment of meta-daydreaming, they pondered how their notes app worked and didn't work.

They decided to tell an AI agent to create the app they wanted, and within a few weeks, they had their own new notes app on their native macOS. The app quickly became a staple on their dock, and they used it daily, refining it based on their preferences. The author proposes an exploratory program for anyone, especially creative individuals who are wary about AI.

This program recommends using the summer 2026 generation of models, specifically the desktop app for either Claude or ChatGPT, and paying for the monthly plan that grants access to the top-tier model, such as Fable 5.1 or GPT-6 Astra. The author cautions that this exploration only works with the summer 2026 generation of models and suggests that asking an AI agent to build a native desktop app, rather than a web app, can help reshape one's understanding of their environment.

The goal is to get your wish and then place the genie back into the lamp, tailoring the environment to your specific needs or desires within the realm of apps and files. If your needs don't fit within this box, the author suggests exploring other avenues, such as writing a document explaining your desires and providing references to existing apps you've enjoyed.