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AI successfully rewrites FOSS XFCE indicator for Mastodon user's todo list

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A user on Mastodon shared their experience using an AI to rewrite a FOSS XFCE indicator for their todo list. After multiple attempts to manually patch the code, they found that asking an AI to rewrite it from scratch was a successful and effective solution. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates AI's utility in assisting with code modification and development tasks.

RANK_REASON User describes using an AI tool to modify existing software.

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AI successfully rewrites FOSS XFCE indicator for Mastodon user's todo list

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I used an FOSS XFCE indicator to run my todo list, but it's missing a few features. After three attempts (with claude.ai) to patch the code, I asked the # AI to

    I used an FOSS XFCE indicator to run my todo list, but it's missing a few features. After three attempts (with claude.ai) to patch the code, I asked the # AI to re-write it from scratch. Worked like a charm. This is a good use of AI. # technology # code # linux

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