Coding is dead.
Long live code.

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Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.

Albert Einstein


What we do

How do I get more consistent results with Claude?

Build.

Open-source plugins and tools for the Claude ecosystem. Building in public so others can learn from the process.

What's the simplest way to do this?

Experiment.

Controlled tests to find what actually works. Published findings, honest results.

How do we get the highest return on our investment in Claude at work?

Deploy.

Custom Claude solutions for teams — Cowork environments, workflows, and adoption programs tailored to how your organization actually works.

How do I put all of this together?

Teach.

Courses, workshops, and content. Practical lessons from the intersection of business strategy and hands-on AI building.


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Michael Brainerd

Michael Brainerd

Founder & CEO, smrtlabs

10+ years in corporate strategy, marketing, and transformation at Fortune 500 companies. Now building open-source plugins for the Claude ecosystem and helping individuals and teams get the most out of Claude Code and Cowork.

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