WEEK OF 2026-11-02 · SENT 2026-11-08
The weekly dump · 2026-11-02
The selection as it appeared in this issue. Linked project pages may have changed since publication.
01 / project selection
Statically recompiled Pokémon Scarlet & Violet into a native Windows application with Claude
KarPur is a project aiming to statically recompile Pokémon Scarlet & Violet into a native Windows x86-64 application. It uses an AI coding agent to translate ARM64 executables and map the NVN graphics API to Vulkan.
02 / project selection
Reversed Apple Silicon AGX GPU and built an OpenGL ES 3.0 driver with AI assistance
Two developers used AI coding assistants to reverse engineer Apple Silicon GPU firmware and build a functional OpenGL ES 3.0 driver, achieving high performance in applications like Minecraft.
03 / project selection
Rebuilt Tank Blaster as an open-source remake in Go with AI assistance
Tank Blaster Remake is an open-source project that recreates the original artillery game in Go. Developed with AI assistance, it aims to provide stable gameplay on modern operating systems while preserving the original graphics and mechanics.
04 / project selection
I reverse engineered the JBL PartyBox app so I could control my speaker from Home Assistant
This project provides a Home Assistant integration to control JBL PartyBox speakers by reverse engineering the official Android app's Bluetooth protocol.
05 / project selection
N00b_B1scu1t uses Claude to decompile and port SWBF Renegade Squadron
N00b_B1scu1t reports using AI to decompile, port, and modify the game SWBF Renegade Squadron. While the author claims the project is functioning, others dispute the efficacy of the current build.
06 / what changed
Maker update: 688 Attack Sub Reborn Reverse Engineering
The 688 Attack Sub Reborn project involves reverse engineering the 1989 DOS game to create a modernized version with enhanced mechanics, utilizing Claude for custom software development.