# Newsletter October 28, 2026: CleanCode combines Claude Code and Codex on a single canvas

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# Newsletter Wednesday, October 28, 2026

By Ivo Donker · 28 October 2026 — written with AI assistance
Daily update on the AI tools we track. Headings originate from public sources (X, GitHub, Hacker News); the Dutch commentary and summaries are machine-generated. Each heading links to our own news page on that topic; the source link is right next to it.

## In brief

CleanCode allows developers to use Claude Code and Codex together on a single canvas. Anthropic published twenty free skills on GitHub, while the official store for Claude Code now features 315 plugins. The Air plugin adds support for custom MCP servers, GitHub Copilot, and OpenRouter. Additionally, MemCurrent reduces token usage of memory agents by up to twelvefold, and Cloudflare adopts the Wrangler CLI as the standard for agents.

## Codex, Cursor, OpenCode & Hermes

- [Show HN: CleanCode – Claude Code and Codex collaborating on one canvas](/claude-code-nieuws#i-778dd933ff) · [source: Hacker News](https://github.com/chen-985211/cleancode) · 2026-10-27CleanCode is a tool where Claude Code and Codex collaborate on a single canvas, providing indie developers with an integrated code assistance system.

- [Pasting a database password into Claude Code or Codex leaves copies in at least four places you can't clean up. Where keys actually go, what](/claude-code-nieuws#i-3b45d3b447) · [source: X](https://x.com/supersoko/status/2114612277118959786) · 2026-10-26The article warns that pasting a database password into Claude Code or Codex leaves copies behind in multiple locations, which is important for indie developers who want to keep their secrets secure.

## Claude Code & agents

- [ARE YOU F**KING KIDDING ME? CLAUDE CODE HAS AN OFFICIAL STORE WITH 315 PLUGINS, AND NOBODY PUT THE GOOD ONES IN ONE LIST yesterday was anthr](/claude-code-nieuws#i-9f209ce802) · [source: X](https://x.com/aifindr/status/2115176961119039659) · 2026-10-27Claude Code has an official store with 315 plugins, giving indie developers access to numerous extensions, although an overview list does not exist.

- [Air plugin for IDE update: your own MCP servers, code notes for Claude Code in the terminal, GitHub Copilot and OpenRouter (and what we still owe you)](/claude-code-nieuws#i-73193c947f) · [source: Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Jetbrains/comments/1xgvp1m/air_plugin_for_ide_update_your_own_mcp_servers/) · 2026-10-27The Air plugin for IDEs adds support for custom MCP servers, code notes for Claude Code in the terminal, GitHub Copilot, and OpenRouter, offering indie developers more integration options.

- [HOLY F**K, ANTHROPIC SHIPS 20 FREE CLAUDE SKILLS AND PLUGINS ON ITS OWN GITHUB, AND NOBODY PUT THEM IN ONE LIST not a community list. every](/nieuws-claude-agents#i-1928ca2dfc) · [source: X](https://x.com/aifindr/status/2114829601893712227) · 2026-10-26Anthropic has placed 20 free Claude skills and plugins on GitHub, providing indie developers with free extensions, although there is no central list.

- [#Anthropic, the #artificialintelligence startup behind Claude, has attracted substantial investor interest as demand for AI models and infra](/nieuws-claude-agents#i-b53da7d9ae) · [source: X](https://x.com/ETMarkets/status/2114948959282061439) · 2026-10-27Anthropic, the startup behind Claude, is attracting many investors due to growing demand for AI models and infrastructure, which is relevant for indie developers looking for funding opportunities or partners.

## Cloudflare OS & self-hosted

- [I'm thinking of making a open source crisp alternative Basically you can have a simple but useful customer support platform But I'd want to](/nieuws-self-hosted#i-32e18a9bd3) · [source: X](https://x.com/leodev/status/2114719708272586951) · 2026-10-26An open-source alternative to Crisp is being considered, a simple customer support platform, which can provide indie developers with a free support option.

- [$NET Cloudflare Expands AI-Powered Cybersecurity and Agent Infrastructure, Strengthening Its Platform Cloudflare continues expanding beyond](/nieuws-self-hosted#i-80978c9cce) · [source: X](https://x.com/SergeyCYW/status/2115081590443487256) · 2026-10-27Cloudflare is expanding AI-driven cybersecurity and agent infrastructure, which could mean a stronger security layer for indie developers' applications.

- [same with wrangler (CLI for the Cloudflare Developer Platform) and cf (Cloudflare CLI), agent will currently always use wrangler.](/nieuws-self-hosted#i-552163170d) · [source: X](https://x.com/matijagrcic/status/2114825183072502210) · 2026-10-26The Cloudflare CLIs Wrangler and cf now use Wrangler by default for agents, helping indie developers automate deployments.

- [Duet / Dot / Bot – whichever AI agent you use should support webhooks, or some method for you to subscribe them to providers. With a rise in](/nieuws-self-hosted#i-20f7665c19) · [source: X](https://x.com/BraydenWilmoth/status/2115086112360374665) · 2026-10-27AI agents such as Duet, Dot, or Bot should support webhooks so that indie developers can connect them to various providers.

## Models & pricing

- [Ran a quick test with @OpenGatewayai — one API for every LLM; straightforward pricing and solid docs. Exactly what I needed for model access](/nieuws-modellen-prijzen#i-ccd66c0ac9) · [source: X](https://x.com/michaela271185/status/2115015219802210501) · 2026-10-27OpenGateway.ai offers a single API for all LLMs with straightforward pricing and documentation, giving indie developers a simple way to use models.

- [I made a dated changelog of LLM API price changes (free, no login)](/nieuws-modellen-prijzen#i-7e1a07621e) · [source: Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/SideProject/comments/1xgwtw6/i_made_a_dated_changelog_of_llm_api_price_changes/) · 2026-10-27A free changelog of LLM API price changes without login is available, which helps indie developers with cost planning.

- [MemCurrent slashes token use 12X across 114 tasks. That makes persistent-memory agents far cheaper, pressuring LLM providers on per-token pr](/nieuws-modellen-prijzen#i-29b7609376) · [source: X](https://x.com/murtuza_merc/status/2113670066147582166) · 2026-10-23MemCurrent reduces token usage by 12x across 114 tasks, making persistent-memory agents cheaper for indie developers.

- [I built a site to compare LLM benchmarks, token pricing, and VRAM requirements in one place](/nieuws-modellen-prijzen#i-db698fecd0) · [source: Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/AIToolsPerformance/comments/1xejtfu/i_built_a_site_to_compare_llm_benchmarks_token/) · 2026-10-24A website compares LLM benchmarks, token pricing, and VRAM requirements, helping indie developers choose a model.

## Repos, releases & updates

- [5 trending GitHub repos worth checking out this week All gained thousands of stars this week. Here's why they're useful: 1. Orca — Manage mu](/nieuws-repos-releases#i-8341d57d27) · [source: X](https://x.com/themahis/status/2114711773890654411) · 2026-10-26Five trending GitHub repositories, including Orca for management, have gained popularity this week and can offer indie developers useful tools.

- [I made a FREE open-source app that turns STL/3MF files into STEP files. (Reposting on r/3dprintingtools because I guess the r/3dprinting reddit doesnt allow anything to do with AI?)](/nieuws-repos-releases#i-9b31c999fa) · [source: Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/3DPrintingTools/comments/1xerc69/i_made_a_free_opensource_app_that_turns_stl3mf/) · 2026-10-25A free open-source app converts STL/3MF files to STEP files, which can support indie developers in 3D printing.

- [Thought for Bridgeplay](/nieuws-repos-releases#i-31292b75c1) · [source: GitHub](https://github.com/raymondchins/Bridgeplay/issues/727) · 2026-10-24An idea for Bridgeplay is shared, which can inspire indie developers for game development.

- [Show HN: Open-Source Cybersecurity Platform Uses AI Agents to Protect Businesses](/nieuws-repos-releases#i-90a01e32e7) · [source: Hacker News](https://medium.com/@thomasunise/this-open-source-cybersecurity-platform-uses-ai-agents-to-detect-threats-and-protect-businesses-762e65392b42) · 2026-10-25An open-source cybersecurity platform uses AI agents to protect businesses, offering indie developers a free security solution.

## Funding & market

- [AI chip startup Tenstorrent recently raised $1.5 billion in a new funding round at a $6.2 billion valuation, more than doubling its valuatio](/nieuws-financiering-markt#i-79e0cab2c7) · [source: X](https://x.com/Beth_Kindig/status/2114751406871847225) · 2026-10-26Tenstorrent, an AI chip startup, raised $1.5 billion at a valuation of $6.2 billion, which is relevant for indie developers considering hardware acceleration.

- [Cent Boosts Healthcare Innovation The preventive healthcare startup plans to strengthen AI-driven diagnostics, expand its team, and integrat](/nieuws-financiering-markt#i-0ba90cb771) · [source: X](https://x.com/CiOL_News/status/2115019213194846661) · 2026-10-27Cent is strengthening AI-driven diagnostics in preventive healthcare and expanding, which can offer opportunities for indie developers in the healthcare sector.

- [Physical Intelligence, a startup developing AI software to power robots for real-world tasks, is in funding talks that would nearly double i](/nieuws-financiering-markt#i-3ef4fa331f) · [source: X](https://x.com/business/status/2115205687533772977) · 2026-10-27Physical Intelligence develops AI software for real-world robots and is seeking additional funding, which may interest indie developers in robotics.

- [AI startup raises $1B in Series A, accelerating growth A one-year-old AI company reportedly raised $1 billion in Series A funding. https://a](/nieuws-financiering-markt#i-6ae789f3ca) · [source: X](https://x.com/ainews_page/status/2114176876784537770) · 2026-10-25A one-year-old AI startup raised $1 billion in a Series A round, indicating that plenty of capital is available for AI projects, which is relevant for indie developers seeking funding.

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