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Developer Builds Tool After Claude Quota Exhausted in 10 Minutes

Frustrated by rapid API usage limits, a developer created an open-source tool to pinpoint excessive Claude API calls.

27 Aug 2026

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DevelopersAug 27

Pixy offers visual control for AI coding agents, bypassing text prompts

New tool lets users directly manipulate website elements, translating visual edits into agent instructions.

●Builder Action:Developers can now use Pixy to visually edit websites and have those changes translated into instructions for AI coding agents, bypassing lengthy text prompts. This accelerates iteration on visual elements and reduces the ambiguity in communicating design changes. Teams can also leverage Harness's code repository and AI review for better control and security over AI-generated code.

DevelopersAug 27

Cloudflare "Enable JavaScript and cookies" Error: Fixes for Developers

This Cloudflare security error isn't your code. Here's how to fix it and understand why it appears.

●Builder Action:This error means Cloudflare's security layer blocked your request, not your application code. Ensure your automation tools use headful browsers, realistic User-Agent strings, and manage cookies properly to pass Cloudflare's checks. Failing to do so will prevent your scrapers and tests from interacting with protected sites.

DevelopersAug 27

Mobile Touch Controls Fixed: Scale-Independent Solution Deployed

A common mobile UX issue where touch controls shrink with game scaling is resolved with a CSS architectural change.

●Builder Action:Developers must ensure touch controls are positioned outside of any ancestor element that undergoes CSS scaling transformations. This architectural change prevents touch targets from shrinking, maintaining usability and adherence to HIG guidelines. Re-evaluate your DOM structure if fixed positioning elements behave unexpectedly within scaled containers.