Jiyu Yan

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Hi, I’m Jiyu.

A software engineer in Wrexham, UK.
I build useful products, integrations, and developer tools.

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01 / Selected work

From idea to everyday use.

All projects
Terminal Spike / AndroidTerminal Spike running a remote coding session on Android

Terminal Spike

Android · SSH · Developer tools

Herdr, remote agents, and a terminal that goes with me.
Pi Edge / Obsidian Pi Edge conversation beside a project note in Obsidian

Pi Edge

Obsidian · Pi · Mobile

Work with Pi on my computer, right beside my notes.

My anywhere workflow

Herdr, code-server, Obsidian, and Pi Edge. Connected through Tailscale.

Tools / Workflow

Ralph Loop

Reviewed plans. Focused agent runs. A calmer development loop.

TypeScript / CLI

02 / From the workbench

Things learned along the way.

All Dev posts

Pi Edge: Pi beside my Obsidian notes

An Obsidian plugin I built to use Pi on my computer from my phone, with note and image attachments, pairing, and conversation history.

My anywhere workflow: Herdr, code-server, Obsidian, and Pi Edge

How I connect terminals, coding agents, a browser editor, and project notes through Terminal Spike and Tailscale.

Terminal Spike: a Native Android Terminal

My Android workspace for Herdr and remote coding, with SSH, built-in Mosh, touch controls, and links into code and notes.
Beyond the code

Books, faith, and a few observations on being human.

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