<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Mark Reynolds</title><link>https://build.markjreynolds.com/</link><description>Recent content on Mark Reynolds</description><generator>Hugo</generator><language>en</language><copyright>&amp;copy; 2026 Mark Reynolds</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://build.markjreynolds.com/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Now I Understand Why Everyone Is Raving About Claude Code</title><link>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/now-i-understand-why-everyone-is-raving-about-claude-code/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/now-i-understand-why-everyone-is-raving-about-claude-code/</guid><description>After an intensive learning session on n8n automation workflows using Claude Code, I finally get what all the fuss is about.</description></item><item><title>Knowledge Base Security: Share Content Safely Without Data Leaks</title><link>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/sharing-sensitive-information-safely/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/sharing-sensitive-information-safely/</guid><description>How I built audience-based RAG security using inline tags — one document, two audiences, zero accidental data exposure.</description></item><item><title>Self-Managing Knowledge Base: RAG System That Tracks Documents Automatically</title><link>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/rag-knowledge-base-bizbrains/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/rag-knowledge-base-bizbrains/</guid><description>Most RAG systems just store documents — they don&amp;rsquo;t track them. BizBrains uses a Coda table as a remote control for the entire vectorisation pipeline.</description></item><item><title>Screen Monitor App: Get Distraction Alerts and Stay Focused</title><link>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/focus-monitor-distraction-alert/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/focus-monitor-distraction-alert/</guid><description>I built a locally-running screen monitor that catches distraction before it steals hours. And then decided not to use AI in it at all.</description></item><item><title>Chrome Extension: Instant Webhook Triggers for n8n Workflows</title><link>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/instant-webhook-chrome-extension/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/instant-webhook-chrome-extension/</guid><description>The Instant Webhook extension is now on the Chrome Web Store — trigger any n8n workflow with a single click, no polling required.</description></item><item><title>I Built a Chrome Extension With ChatGPT in Under an Hour — Here's How It Went</title><link>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/i-built-a-chrome-extension-with-chatgpt-in-under-an-hour/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/i-built-a-chrome-extension-with-chatgpt-in-under-an-hour/</guid><description>Three iterations, one Chrome crash, and about 45 minutes later — a working browser extension that triggers n8n webhooks on demand.</description></item><item><title>A 10-Minute Build That Accelerates Zoom Prep</title><link>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/10-minute-build-that-accelerates-zoom-prep/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/10-minute-build-that-accelerates-zoom-prep/</guid><description>I spent 10 minutes with ChatGPT building a simple HTML tool that saves me time before every Zoom session.</description></item><item><title>Good Document Titles Don't Just Help Humans — They Help Your RAG Pipeline Too</title><link>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/good-document-titles-dont-just-help-humans-they-help-your-rag-pipeline-too/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/good-document-titles-dont-just-help-humans-they-help-your-rag-pipeline-too/</guid><description>A naming convention I built for a SharePoint knowledge base in 2009 turns out to be exactly what modern RAG pipelines need too.</description></item><item><title>30 Minutes Saved Every Day — With a $6/Month Automation</title><link>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/catering-quote-automation-case-study/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/catering-quote-automation-case-study/</guid><description>Sarah at Fuel Bakehouse was manually processing 6 catering quote requests a day. A simple n8n workflow on a $6/month VPS changed that.</description></item><item><title>The Secret Gmail Automation Hack That Doesn't Require Polling</title><link>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/the-secret-gmail-automation-hack-that-saves-time-and-money/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/the-secret-gmail-automation-hack-that-saves-time-and-money/</guid><description>Most email automations poll constantly and waste resources. Here&amp;rsquo;s how a Pub/Sub notification system through the Gmail API changes everything.</description></item><item><title>Printers, IP Addresses, and 11 Floors of Chaos: A Case Study in Structure</title><link>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/printers-ip-addresses-and-11-floors-of-chaos-a-case-study-in-structure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://build.markjreynolds.com/posts/printers-ip-addresses-and-11-floors-of-chaos-a-case-study-in-structure/</guid><description>A simple SharePoint list solved a constant stream of repetitive IT questions across 11 floors. The principle still applies today.</description></item><item><title>About</title><link>https://build.markjreynolds.com/about/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://build.markjreynolds.com/about/</guid><description/></item></channel></rss>