Hands-on AI Playbook ChangelogLatest updates from the Hands-on AI Playbook — new content, plugins, and platform guides.https://handsonai.info/Renamed: AI Workflow Frameworkhttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-05-16-ai-workflow-framework-rename/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-05-16-ai-workflow-framework-rename/The Business-First AI Framework is now the AI Workflow Framework. Same seven steps, same skills, same /handsonai:* commands — just a clearer name that says what it actually is.Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTOne Plugin to Install: Hands-on AI Marketplace Consolidationhttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-05-04-plugin-consolidation/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-05-04-plugin-consolidation/Four plugins are now one. The handsonai plugin bundles the Business-First AI Framework, AI Registry, and Agentic Coding skills into a single install. Example agents move to a new gallery.Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTBusiness-First AI Framework: 7-Step Restructurehttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-03-20-framework-7-step-restructure/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-03-20-framework-7-step-restructure/The Business-First AI Framework expands from 3 steps to 7 — with new Test and Improve steps, renamed skills, evaluation criteria, and a skills-only approach replacing portable prompts.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTOutcome-Driven Path and Process Optimization in Deconstructhttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-03-20-outcome-driven-path-optimize-for-ai/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-03-20-outcome-driven-path-optimize-for-ai/Deconstruct skill adds outcome-driven path for agent systems and optimize-for-AI step for step-decomposed workflowsFri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTCLI Building Block and Smarter Constructhttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-03-17-cli-building-block-smarter-construct/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-03-17-cli-building-block-smarter-construct/CLI joins as the 11th agentic building block, and the Construct step now discovers creation tools automatically.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTData Readiness, 11 Building Blocks, and a Redesigned Build Phasehttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-03-12-data-readiness-11-building-blocks-build-phase-split/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-03-12-data-readiness-11-building-blocks-build-phase-split/Data readiness probing, 11 building blocks, Design Prompt, and the Build phase split into three focused skills.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTStronger product specs, restructured coding page, and organizational workflowshttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-03-07-vision-brief-prd-upgrade-coding-page-org-lens/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-03-07-vision-brief-prd-upgrade-coding-page-org-lens/Upgraded Vision Brief and Feature PRD skills with deeper PM rigor, restructured Agentic Coding page, and added organizational workflow lensSat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTPortable Deconstruct Prompt and Markdown-First Registry Skillshttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-03-05-deconstruct-prompt-markdown-registry-skills/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-03-05-deconstruct-prompt-markdown-registry-skills/Portable Deconstruct prompt for any AI chat tool and AI Registry skills updated to save markdown files instead of Notion page bodiesThu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTPortable Analyze Prompt and Cross-Platform Install Clarityhttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-03-04-portable-analyze-prompt-cross-platform-install/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-03-04-portable-analyze-prompt-cross-platform-install/Portable Analyze prompt for non-skill users and cross-platform skill install consistency across framework pagesWed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuild Phase: Autonomy Levels and Orchestration Mechanismshttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-03-02-build-phase-autonomy-orchestration/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-03-02-build-phase-autonomy-orchestration/The Build phase now uses a two-step decision model — autonomy assessment plus orchestration mechanism — replacing the old execution pattern spectrum.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTAI Workflow Design Matrix, Building Block Comparison, and Framework Terminology Updatehttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-03-01-workflow-design-matrix-comparison-terminology/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-03-01-workflow-design-matrix-comparison-terminology/New AI Workflow Design Matrix defines six workflow archetypes, Building Block Comparison Matrix helps choose the right block, and framework terminology is streamlined site-wide.Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTPlatform Getting Started Pages, Memory Building Block, and Morehttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-28-platform-getting-started-memory-building-block/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-28-platform-getting-started-memory-building-block/Every platform now has a Getting Started checklist, Memory joins as the 10th building block, and Product & Engineering gets an Evaluation page.Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTPlugin Marketplace Moved to Dedicated Repohttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-26-plugin-marketplace-repo/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-26-plugin-marketplace-repo/The plugin marketplace moved to a dedicated lightweight repo for faster installs in Cowork and other tools.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTOrchestration patterns, new building blocks, and framework refinementshttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-25-orchestration-patterns-building-blocks-framework/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-25-orchestration-patterns-building-blocks-framework/Agent orchestration patterns, expanded building blocks, agent programming frameworks, and framework refinements.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTStep 3 Redesigned: Skills Drive the Buildhttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-19-build-workflows-redesign-skills-orchestration/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-19-build-workflows-redesign-skills-orchestration/Step 3 — Build Workflows redesigned around skill-driven orchestration with a new Construct page, Launch Guide, and cross-platform skills standard.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuild Workflows v3.1, Expanded Agents Matrix, and Streamlined Architecture Decisionshttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-19-build-workflows-v31-agents-matrix-architecture/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-19-build-workflows-v31-agents-matrix-architecture/Building Workflows v3.1 adds plan mode gate, spec approval, and reference specs. Agents matrix expanded with SDK and browser agents. Architecture decisions streamlined.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTProduct & Engineering section, ADRs, and platform agent exampleshttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-18-product-engineering-adrs-platform-agents/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-18-product-engineering-adrs-platform-agents/New Product & Engineering section, Architecture Decision Records page, platform-specific agent examples, and fixed agentic-coding slash commands.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTNew Plugin: Agentic Codinghttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-16-agentic-coding-plugin/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-16-agentic-coding-plugin/New plugin for AI-assisted coding workflows — define requirements with structured PRDs before you build.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTNew Example: Content Calendar Planninghttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-16-content-calendar-planning-example/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-16-content-calendar-planning-example/See what the Business-First AI Framework actually produces — a complete worked example with all three deliverables for a real content planning workflow.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTAgentic Coding Plugin: Stronger PRDs and Vision Briefshttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-16-vision-brief-skill/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-16-vision-brief-skill/Agentic Coding plugin update: PRD skill gets paired AC/user stories and scope sections; Vision Brief skill adds strategic depth with 10 questions and inline examples.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTSlash Commands for All Plugin Skillshttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-15-slash-commands-for-plugin-skills/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-15-slash-commands-for-plugin-skills/All 10 plugin skills now have slash commands — invoke any skill directly instead of relying on auto-triggering.Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTIntroducing the Changelog and MCP Serverhttps://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-14-introducing-the-changelog/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-14-introducing-the-changelog/New Changelog with RSS feed, plus a dedicated MCP server so AI assistants can search the playbook directly.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTI Built an Open-Source AI Playbook for Builders. Here's What's Inside.https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-10-introducing-the-cookbook/https://handsonai.info/blog/2026-02-10-introducing-the-cookbook/Why I built the Hands-on AI Playbook -- a free, open-source resource with a framework, building blocks, and ready-made tools for applied AI.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT