· Asep Alazhari · Tools
ngrok: Expose Localhost to the Web in 5 Minutes
How ngrok saved my Google OAuth testing when VS Code Remote SSH blocked port forwarding. Free, global install on Ubuntu 24, works across every project.
Tag: Developer Tools
· Asep Alazhari · developmentRemove a Ghost Git Repo from VS Code Source Control
Seeing a mystery folder with 10,000+ changes in VS Code Source Control? You probably have a ghost Git repo. Here's how to kill it for good in three quick steps.
· Asep Alazhari · DevelopmentBuilding Custom MCP Servers for Claude Code: A Developer's Guide
Learn to build powerful custom MCP servers with TypeScript. Real-world examples including GitHub integration, business logic automation, and API orchestration that save 15+ hours per week.
· Asep Alazhari · Developer ToolsWhy I Ditched Termius for WebSSH: Best SSH Client for Apple Ecosystem
After 3+ years paying $120/year for Termius, I found WebSSH - a one-time $2.50 purchase with iCloud sync that does everything I need on iOS and macOS.
· Asep Alazhari · DevelopmentOpenCode Multi-Model CLI: Switch AI Without Limits
Master OpenCode CLI to seamlessly switch between Claude and GPT models. Learn project-level MCP setup, YOLO mode, and how to never hit rate limits again.
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· Asep Alazhari · Database ManagementNavicat Premium 16 vs Lite: Honest Review After Switching [Save $800/Year]
Is Navicat Premium Lite worth it, or do you still need Premium 16? After 4 years and $3,200 spent on Premium, here's a feature-by-feature comparison — MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis on macOS — and exactly what you give up with the free Lite version.