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May 1, 2026 07:07
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Wikilinks and Named Edges — Agent Reference Guide (declared edges in plain markdown)
| created | 2026-04-12 |
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| did | did:repo:53936a6c815841cab48caa0ac46e37364a197e86 |
| github | https://gist.github.com/ChristopherA/151aefa6a6bde1ce4fa6b1182656cebe |
| purpose | Agent reference for wikilinks and named edges in plain-markdown knowledge graphs |
| copyright | ©2026 by @ChristopherA, licensed under CC-BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) |
| summary | How wikilinks and named edge predicates work in a plain-markdown knowledge graph. Covers syntax, YAML vs body predicates, node types (atomic and compound), annotated predicates, vocabulary curation (folksonomy vs ontology), classification predicates (conforms_to:: over is_a::) and predicate conflation, naming sovereignty across collaborating systems, and agent traversal patterns. |
- conforms_to::[[Reference Guide Contract]]
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Open Integrity inception commit proof-of-concept — self-verifying code provenance for Git repositories
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did:repo:423c9aee3c2cfd0d48ccacf645d3432b9b6bf2b2/blob/main/README.md- github:
https://gist.github.com/ChristopherA/e2d59c62e3e50abe2595d74c0fd6f782- updated: 2026-03-20 by Christopher Allen <ChristopherA@LifeWithAlacrity.com>
This gist demonstrates that a GitHub Gist can carry a valid Open Integrity inception commit and that a script within the gist can verify its own provenance.
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Self-Improving Claude Code: A bootstrap seed prompt that evolves into a sophisticated configuration system
A single prompt (~1400 tokens), placed in a project's .claude/CLAUDE.md, can bootstrap a Claude Code instance into a self-improving system — one that captures learnings, extracts patterns, evolves its own configuration, and gets meaningfully better at helping its user with each session.
No pre-built infrastructure required. No user-level config. No hooks, skills, templates, or elaborate folder hierarchies. Just a seed and the affordances Claude Code already provides.
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Alpine Linux on UTM: Automation Guide
A comprehensive guide to automating Alpine Linux VMs on UTM for rapid deploy-test-destroy workflows.
Abstract: This guide documents Alpine-specific discoveries and workflows for UTM automation, focusing on P2P protocol testing, rapid iteration, and minimal resource overhead.
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A comprehensive, distribution-agnostic guide to automating VM creation and management with UTM on macOS.
Abstract: This guide documents hard-won lessons from real-world UTM automation, focusing on the challenges unique to UTM/QEMU on macOS rather than any specific Linux distribution.
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/ macOS_security_app_best_practices.md
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May 22, 2025 00:42
Best Practices for Automating macOS `/usr/bin/security` App in Shell Scripts
WARNING: I've only dabbled with this in some scripts, and am not an expert. This document is based on my explorations, and has not been reviewed as actual best practices. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!*
Securely managing macOS keychain items from the command line requires careful handling of access controls, error paths, and credential lifecycles. This guide collects recommended patterns and links to official documentation.
- Whitelist only necessary binaries
When adding an item, use-Tto restrict which executables can access it.
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Linux Keyboard Mapping for Legacy MacBooks
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| # Linux Keyboard Remapping on Legacy MacBooks | |
| > TO BE TESTED: on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS & Tails 5.x (with Dotfiles persistence). | |
| How to get a MacBook’s keyboard behaving correctly under Linux—and make those settings survive reboots (especially in Tails). | |
| ## Debian/Ubuntu-based Distros | |
| 1. **Reconfigure the keyboard package** | |
| # | Pattern | Why It Matters | Template | Example Prompt |
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| 1 | Lead with the ask | The model reads top-down; putting the goal first stops it wandering. | Do X... [context]... | "Summarise this PDF in 5 bullet points. The text is below:" |
| 2 | Repeat the key ask at the end | Long contexts sometimes truncate; an end-cap protects you. | [details]... REMEMBER: Do X. | "List pros & cons, keep it balanced. REMEMBER: 5 pros, 5 cons." |
| 3 | Specify output shape | Dictating format cuts revision loops. | Return a |
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@ChristopherA - My Work & Mission
I'm Christopher Allen, an Internet trust architect, entrepreneur, technologist, and advocate dedicated to supporting human dignity and personal autonomy that's free from coercion. My journey began with co-authoring the IETF TLS internet standard, the foundation of secure web commerce. Over the years, I've been privileged to contribute to the evolution of self-sovereign identity (SSI) and decentralized identity standards, including co-authoring the W3C Decentralized Identifier (DID) standard.
My career path includes roles such as Principal Architect at Blockstream, VP of Developer Relations at Blackphone, and CTO of Certicom. Currently, I lead Blockchain Commons, which focuses on cryptographic security and open infrastructure, to ensure that individuals control their own digital destiny, free from corporations or governments.
My approach to technology is deeply rooted in values that prioritize **human dignity, indiv
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