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PODCAST

Semaphore Uncut

A podcast for developers about building great products. Join us as we share technical tips from the Semaphore team to sharpen your coding skills and bring you the latest product news. semaphoreio.substack.com

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1:28

Introducing .NET Support on Semaphore

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2026/04/07

Modern development teams don’t all build on the same stack and they should not have to.Today, we are expanding Semaphore’s capabilities to better support teams building on the Microsoft ecosystem, with first class support for the .NET framework and Microsoft Edge in CI pipelines.This marks an important step toward making Semaphore a truly flexible platform for all developers, regardless of their technology choices.Supporting More Developers, Where They WorkUntil now, Semaphore has primarily focused

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15:34

New: OAuth for MCP Servers — Lessons from Building...

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2026/03/19

As AI agents become part of everyday development workflows, authentication is becoming a critical piece of the puzzle.In our latest product update, we’re sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how we implemented OAuth for Semaphore’s MCP server—and what we learned along the way.You’ll get a practical perspective on:* Why OAuth is essential for MCP and AI agents* The challenges of working with evolving specs and inconsistent agent behavior* What actually works in real-world implementations* Key lessons

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3:06

Semaphore’s New Pricing Model: Built for the AI Era...

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2026/03/16

Today we’re introducing an important change to how Semaphore pricing works. CICD is no longer something that runs occasionally during development. For many teams, it’s now always-on infrastructure that powers software delivery.To support this shift, we’re introducing a new Semaphore pricing model designed to keep CICD fast, scalable, and affordable as usage grows.What’s changingThe new model separates compute infrastructure from support and success services, giving teams more transparency and

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2:06

Product News: OAuth Authentication for the Semaphore...

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2026/03/06

We’re preparing a new update for the Semaphore MCP server that will make it easier for developers to connect AI agents and developer tools.The focus of this update is authentication.Today, connecting an agent to the MCP server typically requires using a long-lived API token. While this works well, it also means developers need to generate credentials, store them in configuration files, and manage them manually.In our next release, coming next week, we’re introducing OAuth authentication support for

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2:42

Product Update: AI-Driven Onboarding and Workflow...

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2026/03/02

🚀 We’re introducing AI-driven onboarding and workflow automation in Semaphore. Our new assistive agent helps teams generate pipeline configurations, understand failed jobs, re-run workflows, and refine CI/CD setups using natural language — all while keeping developers fully in control. This is the beginning of Agent-Driven Semaphore: CI/CD at the core, AI handling the repetitive work. Watch to see what’s coming next.Give Semaphore a spin:https://semaphore.io/ This is a public episode. If you would

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3:19

Product News: Extending CI/CD and What’s Next for...

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2026/02/19

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been refining our roadmap for 2026 and focusing on where Semaphore can deliver the most value.Our direction is clear: extend CI/CD beyond execution — and help developers ship software faster.Here’s what’s coming next. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit semaphoreio.substack.com

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37:08

Malcolm Matalka on GitOps, Terraform Tooling, and...

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2026/02/11

In this episode of Semaphore Uncut, Malcolm Matalka (Terrateam) discusses GitOps, Terraform tooling, OpenTofu workflows, and building developer tools that stay invisible. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit semaphoreio.substack.com

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33:20

Jamie Dobson on Generative AI, Developer...

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2026/01/28

In this episode of Semaphore Uncut, Jamie Dobson, co-founder and former CEO of Container Solutions, shares a thoughtful perspective on generative AI, developer productivity, and system stability.The conversation explores why recent research shows engineers feeling happier and more productive with AI tools—while system reliability quietly declines. Jamie explains how AI-generated code can appear correct while introducing subtle long-term risk, and why speed without deep understanding can be dangerous

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31:17

Sebastian Gierlinger on Scaling Remote Engineering at...

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2026/01/14

In this episode of Semaphore Uncut, Sebastian Gierlinger, VP of Engineering at Storyblok, shares what it really takes to scale a fully remote engineering organization—from early startup days to a 250-person company.The conversation explores how Storyblok scaled engineering across multiple time zones without losing alignment or delivery speed. Sebastian explains why Scrum stopped working as the team grew, what changed after adopting Shape Up, and how specialization—if left unchecked—can quietly turn

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24:13

Keren Fanan and Hadar Geva on Reinventing Frontend...

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2025/12/17

In this episode of Semaphore Uncut, Keren Fanan (CEO & Co-founder) and Hadar Geva (CTO & Co-founder) of MyOp share how years of building and scaling frontend systems led them to rethink how UI should be built, shipped, and managed in production.This conversation covers:* How frontend systems break down over time due to framework churn and legacy code* Why treating UI components as runtime contracts changes how teams ship and experiment* How MyOp enables safe UI rollouts and gradual frontend

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6:11

Technical Tips: Build Your First MCP Server in 5 Minutes

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2025/12/02

AI agents can reason, but they don’t actually understand your systems. MCP servers fix that by giving your copilots and assistants structured access to your tools, APIs, and CI/CD data. And the best part is that building one is much simpler than most people expect.In the latest episode of Technical Tips, Tommy walks through how to create a functional MCP server in just a few minutes. He connects it to Semaphore’s API, pulls real project data, and shows how to expose those insights to tools like

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25:56

Jonathan Reimer on Open Source, Startups, and AI

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2025/11/19

In this episode of Semaphore Uncut, Jonathan Reimer—founder of Crowd.dev and now VP of Outbound Products at the Linux Foundation—breaks down what he’s learned from years inside the open source startup ecosystem.This conversation covers:* How Crowd.dev grew into a core insights platform for OSS communities and was later acquired by the Linux Foundation* The three types of open source companies Jonathan identified after speaking with 400–500 founders* Why GitHub stars are vanity metrics—and which

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2:42

Technical Tips: Multiply Your Tests, Not Your Work

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2025/11/05

In this episode of Technical Tips, Tommy shows you how to run tests across multiple environments without duplicating your CI/CD setup or writing repetitive jobs.He explains how job matrices in Semaphore help you expand test coverage, catch regressions early, and keep your pipelines organized and efficient.You can also check out the blog post Job Matrix: Feature Showcase for a detailed walkthrough with examples in both the Workflow Editor and YAML.Happy building,The Semaphore Team This is a public

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25:52

Brian Douglas: AI Tooling, Open Source, and the...

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2025/10/21

In this episode, Darko welcomes Brian Douglas, Head of Developer Experience at Continue and longtime open source advocate. They talk about the rise of the AI engineer, how AI agents are reshaping developer workflows, and what’s next for open source infrastructure. Enjoy the episode! Read the blog post: https://semaphore.io/blog/brian-douglas Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your friends. 🎙️ This podcast is powe...

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5:38

Technical Tips: Pipelines Explained | 3 Principles of...

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2025/10/07

In this episode of Technical Tips, Tommy walks you through three core principles of automation and CI/CD. These are the foundations that help teams deploy faster, avoid stress, and keep pipelines running smoothly. Learn more: https://semaphore.io/blog/pipelines-explained-principles-ci-cd Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your friends. 🎙️ This podcast is powered by Semaphore! 🚀 Show Semaphore Some Love ❤️ ⭐ Star ...

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26:21

Sarah Novotny on Open Source, AI Governance, and...

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2025/09/23

In this episode, Darko welcomes Sarah Novotny, a technology leader with 25+ years of experience. From shaping Kubernetes governance at Google to her current work on AI security with the Coalition for Secure AI, Sarah brings deep insight into how open source and governance shape the future of tech. Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your friends. 🎙️ This podcast is powered by Semaphore! 🚀 Show Semaphore Some Love ❤️ ⭐

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8:49

Technical Tips: Open Source ChatGPT Explained

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2025/09/09

In this episode of Technical Tips, we break down GPT-OSS — OpenAI’s open-source LLMs you can run anywhere. From local setup to cloud hosting, fine-tuning, and performance tips — here’s everything you need to get started with GPT-OSS. Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your friends. 🎙️ This podcast is powered by Semaphore! 🚀 Show Semaphore Some Love ❤️ ⭐ Star us on GitHub: https://github.com/semaphoreio/semaphore 🚀

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25:57

Mathias Buus Madsen on Building Apps Without AWS...

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2025/08/29

In this episode, Darko welcomes Mathias Buus Madsen, CEO of Holepunch and creator of Pear Runtime. Mathias shares how peer-to-peer tech and modular architecture let developers build apps without AWS or cloud lock-in. Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your friends. 🎙️ This podcast is powered by Semaphore! 🚀 Show Semaphore Some Love ❤️ ⭐ Star us on GitHub: https://github.com/semaphoreio/semaphore 🚀 Join us on discord:

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20:34

Technical Tips: Ephemeral Environments for Testing...

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2025/07/29

In today’s episode of Technical Tips, Semaphore engineer Veljko Maksimovic shares how we’re using ephemeral environments to test open-source projects across multiple clouds. From spinning up short-lived environments with Infrastructure as Code to running cross-cloud acceptance tests — hear how we’re improving test coverage, speeding up feedback loops, and reducing cloud waste. Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your f...

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22:39

Sara Vieira on Game Boys, JavaScript, and Community

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2025/07/15

In this episode of Semaphore Uncut, we chat with Sara Vieira—developer, speaker, and hardware hacker—about her unconventional path into tech, the communities that shaped her, and why she’s diving into Game Boys and 3D printing while everyone else is chasing AI. Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your friends. 🎙️ This podcast is powered by Semaphore! 🚀 Show Semaphore Some Love ❤️ ⭐ Star us on GitHub:

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