Gold-record music video director turned AI engineer. I build autonomous systems that ship code 24/7.
I build AI-powered tools, autonomous agents, and interactive web experiences. Previously directed 350+ music videos for Chief Keef, Migos, and Masicka, earned a gold record, and sold KushdUp Filmsz to 6ixBuzz (3M+ followers). Now I ship products at the intersection of AI engineering and creative technology.
🏆 Gold Record · 🎬 350+ Videos Directed · 📦 29 Public Repos · ⭐ 36 Stars · 🚀 16+ Live Deployments · 🔄 1,257+ Commits · 🤖 1 AI Ecosystem (24/7)
⚡ 190 releases in 21 days · 🧠 60 autonomous brain cycles/day · ✅ 89.9% approval rate · 🧪 1,237+ tests across ecosystem
What drives every repo in this profile.
- Ship AI tools that solve real problems — not demos, not tutorials. Every project either automates a workflow, saves time, or creates something new
- Build in public, learn in public — open-source by default, document the process, share what works and what doesn't
- Bridge creative and technical — 10 years directing music videos taught me storytelling, pacing, and taste. Now those instincts shape product decisions
- Prove autonomous AI collaboration works — Passion Agent isn't a gimmick. It's a real engineering partner that ships code, learns from feedback, and gets better every cycle
| You are... | Go to | What you'll find |
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| Hiring manager | Proof of Craft → Open To | Verifiable claims with receipts. Every line links to shipped work |
| Developer | Featured Projects → How We Work | Architecture decisions, open-source tools, autonomous agent design |
| AI enthusiast | Currently Building → The Arc | 24/7 autonomous agent ecosystem, MCP servers, LLM eval suite |
| Potential client | All 29 Projects → Portfolio | 5 live client sites, 16+ deployments, full project catalog |
| Status | Project | Description |
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| 🟢 | Passion Agent | Multi-module autonomous AI system running 24/7 — 92 modules, 109K LOC, 1,257+ commits. Orchestrates 47 repos, 3 LLM backends, real subprocess agents, and a shared memory MCP server |
| 🟢 | PACT Dashboard (private) | Passion Agent Command Terminal — cyberpunk HUD with 101 components, 10 tabs, signal-based auto-navigation, global keyboard shortcuts with cheat sheet overlay, iframe-sandboxed embeds with HTTPS-only origins. Next.js 16 + React 19 |
| 🟢 | fcpxml-mcp-server | First MCP server for Final Cut Pro XML — AI agents can now edit professional video timelines with natural language. ⭐ 17 stars |
| 🟢 | LLM Eval Suite | 6-tool evaluation toolkit: bias-buster, token-prophet, hallucination-hunter, prompt-craft, tool-match |
| 🟢 | Red Team Arena  |
Adversarial LLM testing platform — find where models break before users do |
| 🟡 | Viral Clone (private) | AI content pipeline: viral TikTok → original short-form video via Claude, Gemini, Perplexity & Whisper. Telegram bot UI, 43+ tests |
🟢 Active · 🟡 In Progress · 🔵 Stable
Updated by Passion.EXE — Mar 6, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Today: 3 tasks across 2 repos · +471/-97 lines · 100% success rate Latest: fix on Website, refactor on passion-dashboard, tests on passion-dashboard
Quick links: Featured Projects · All 29 Projects · Tech Stack · How We Work
Last updated by Passion Agent — Mar 6, 2026
Tonight's build: [TdotsSolutionsz Music Video Portfolio](https://github.com/DareDev256/TdotsSolutionsz Music Video Portfolio)
Added animated Impact Numbers section to the HubPage — four portfolio stats count up from zero with cinematic easeOutExpo easing when scrolled into view. Neon-accented cards with staggered reveals, sliding accent bars, and hover glow. 8 new tests, 406 total passing. See it live →
Highlights:
- Scroll-triggered counting animation using requestAnimationFrame + easeOutExpo — numbers race up fast then gently land on the exact target
- Four neon-accented stat cards (pink/cyan/gold/green) with staggered entrances, tabular-nums to prevent jank, and sliding neon accent bars
- Reusable useCountUp hook with fires-once guard, responsive 2x2 mobile grid, prefers-reduced-motion support, 8 new tests
+423/-5 lines
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First MCP server for Final Cut Pro XML. AI agents can read, modify, and generate professional video editing timelines with natural language.
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Autonomous AI ecosystem — 92 modules, 109K LOC, 1,257+ commits. 24/7 brain cycles, 47 managed repos, 3 LLM backends, real subprocess agents, shared memory MCP server.
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Passion Agent Command Terminal — cyberpunk HUD with 101 components, 10 tabs, signal-based auto-navigation, 7-binding keyboard shortcut system with animated cheat sheet, iframe-sandboxed embeds. Voice, avatar, Navi Chat.
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AI prompt engineering tool for image/video generation — structured prompt builder for Nano Banana, Veo3, DALL-E, Kling 01, and Sora workflows.
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Real-time global disease surveillance dashboard — weather radar for outbreaks. Powered by WHO data, Mapbox GL, Supabase, and Next.js.
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Passion's own website — live AI agent presence page. Real-time status, personality showcase, and public-facing window into the autonomous ecosystem.
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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ THE PASSION ECOSYSTEM │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ James (Architect) │
│ │ reviews PRs, sets direction, ships features │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ Passion Agent (24/7 Mac Mini) ─── 92 modules, 109K LOC │
│ ├── Brain Cycle ─── 30min intervals, 60 cycles/day max │
│ │ ├── Strategist → picks highest-value work │
│ │ ├── Scheduler → routes to right LLM backend │
│ │ └── Executor → spawns subprocess agents (Raw, Sage) │
│ │ │
│ ├── 3 LLM Backends │
│ │ ├── Claude (complex reasoning, code generation) │
│ │ ├── DeepSeek (budget-friendly analysis) │
│ │ └── Gemini (multimodal, creative tasks) │
│ │ │
│ ├── 47 Managed Repos ─── 89.9% autonomous approval rate │
│ │ │
│ ├── Intel Radar ─── Reddit, HN, Bluesky, RSS │
│ ├── Career Engine ─── 6+ job APIs, auto-apply pipeline │
│ ├── Memory System ─── somatic markers, narrative identity │
│ └── Discord Bot ─── approval buttons, real-time control │
│ │
│ ▼ │
│ PACT Dashboard ─── Cyberpunk HUD, 101 components, 60 APIs │
│ ▼ │
│ Passion Memory MCP ─── Shared brain across all sessions │
│ ▼ │
│ passion.jamesdare.com ─── Public-facing agent presence │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Every Claude Code session — on any machine — starts with full context from previous sessions. Passion proposes code improvements while James sleeps. He wakes up, reviews PRs, and she learns from his decisions. It's a partnership — not a tool, a collaborator.
The rules behind every commit — human or autonomous.
| Principle | In Practice |
|---|---|
| Ship, then polish | Every project hits production before it's "ready." 16+ live deployments prove bias toward action over perfection |
| Accessibility isn't optional | prefers-reduced-motion, semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, ARIA labels — built in from day one, not retrofitted |
| Test what matters | 571 tests in fcpxml-mcp-server alone, 1,237+ across the ecosystem. Coverage serves confidence, not vanity metrics |
| Security by default | Input sanitization, OWASP patterns, iframe sandboxing, shell injection prevention — in every project, not just "security" ones |
| Open source first | 29 public repos. Code goes private only when client contracts or API keys require it |
| Document the why | Every repo has a CHANGELOG. Every commit follows Conventional Commits. Future-you is a real stakeholder |
AI Solutions Engineer · Developer Relations · Solutions Engineer · Founding Engineer
| What I Bring | Evidence |
|---|---|
| AI product development | MCP servers, RAG pipelines, autonomous agents, LLM eval suites — all shipped |
| Creative-to-technical leadership | 350+ music videos directed → now shipping AI tools daily |
| Full-stack shipping velocity | 29 public repos, 16+ live deployments, 190 releases in 21 days, continuous iteration |
| Technical communication | Complex systems → clear documentation and demos |
| Developer experience | Built tools developers actually use — 17 stars on first MCP server, 571 tests, 6-tool eval suite |
🚀 All 29 Projects (click to expand)
| Project | What It Does | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| fcpxml-mcp-server ⭐17 | First AI-powered MCP server for Final Cut Pro XML — natural language video editing | Python, MCP SDK |
| Passion Agent (private) | 145+ module autonomous AI system — 24/7 brain cycles, 47 repos, 3 LLM backends, 1,257+ commits | Node.js, Claude SDK |
| PACT Dashboard (private) | Cyberpunk command terminal — 101 components, keyboard shortcuts, signal-based auto-nav, security-hardened embeds | Next.js 16, React 19 |
| Viral Clone (private) | AI content pipeline — TikTok → original short-form via 4 AI services | TypeScript, grammY, Claude |
| passion-site | Passion's public website — live agent presence — Live | HTML, CSS, JS |
| Ultimate-Image-Video-Prompt-Generator | Structured prompt builder for Nano Banana, Veo3, DALL-E, Sora, Kling — Live | TypeScript, AI |
| rag-system-with-citations | Document retrieval with source attribution via FAISS and FastAPI | Python, FAISS |
| llm-evaluation-harness | Rule-based, semantic, and LLM-as-judge scoring for AI outputs | Python, LLM |
| contract-translator | Legal contracts → plain-English with risk assessment — Live | TypeScript, GPT-4 |
| vector-vs-keyword-search | Semantic vector search vs BM25 keyword search comparison | Python, Vectors |
| Project | What It Does | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| red-team-arena | Adversarial LLM testing — jailbreaks, safety failures, prompt attacks — Live | TypeScript |
| bias-buster | Detect and measure bias in LLM outputs across demographics — Live | TypeScript |
| token-prophet | Token usage prediction and cost optimization for LLM workflows — Live | TypeScript |
| hallucination-hunter | Detect factual hallucinations in LLM-generated content — Live | TypeScript |
| prompt-craft | Prompt engineering toolkit — test, compare, and optimize prompts — Live | TypeScript |
| tool-match | Match user intents to the right AI tool/model for the job — Live | TypeScript |
| Project | What It Does | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| vibe-coder | Vampire Survivors-style idle game powered by coding — Live | Phaser 3, TS |
| tdotssolutionsz-portfolio | Synthwave 3D portfolio — design tokens, parallax depth, 101 videos — Live | Three.js, CSS Tokens |
| pulsemap | Real-time global disease surveillance — weather radar for outbreaks — Live | Mapbox, React |
| music-time-machine | Music intelligence dashboard — Spotify, YouTube, Billboard, Genius | Next.js, APIs |
| memory-master-mvp | AI-powered spaced repetition with premium micro-interactions, 45 Vitest tests, and security-hardened API layer | TypeScript, FSRS, Vitest |
| buildright | Duolingo-style mobile learning app for home building | React Native |
| Project | What It Does | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| swagger-rite-website | Official site for Toronto rapper Swagger Rite (Sony Music Canada) — Live | TypeScript, Next.js |
| seanpane-website | Official site for Toronto rapper Seanpane (Blackheart Baby) — Live | TypeScript, Next.js |
| whyg35-website | Artist website for WhyG — Live | TypeScript |
| shortiie-raw-website | Artist website for Shortiie Raw — Live | TypeScript |
| casper-tng-website (private) | Official site for Toronto rapper Casper TNG — Live | Next.js, Tailwind |
| musthavefrenchies (private) | French Bulldog breeder website | TypeScript |
| Project | What It Does | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-Hour-Tracker | Vehicle detailing hour tracker — Streamlit web app with SQLite/Supabase | TypeScript, Streamlit |
| fandom-wiki-bot-template (private) | Discord bot template for community wiki editing with approval workflows | Python, Discord |
| typemaster-template | Forkable typing game for learning any topic | TypeScript, Web |
| awesome-mcp-servers (fork) | Curated collection of MCP servers | Markdown |
Languages & Frameworks
AI & Infrastructure
AI Engineering ████████████████████░ MCP servers, RAG, eval suites, prompt engineering
Autonomous Systems ████████████████████░ 24/7 agent ops, 92 modules, self-improving loops
Frontend ██████████████████░░░ React 19, Next.js 16, Three.js, Framer Motion
Creative Technology ████████████████░░░░░ FCPXML, content pipelines, 350+ videos directed
Developer Tooling ███████████████░░░░░░ Claude Code SDK, Vitest, Playwright, CLI tools
Security Hardening ████████████░░░░░░░░░ OWASP patterns, iframe sandboxing, input validation
Infrastructure ███████████░░░░░░░░░░ Vercel, Tailscale, SQLite, Supabase, CI/CD
The bars aren't decoration — they map to shipped projects, not tutorials watched. Every "Deep" domain has production code behind it.
2008 ─── Camera in hand, directing first videos in Toronto
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├── 350+ music videos: Chief Keef, Migos, Masicka, Swagger Rite
├── Gold record. Real plaque on the wall.
├── Built KushdUp Filmsz → sold to 6ixBuzz (3M+ followers)
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2024 ─── Pivoted. Same obsession, different medium.
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├── First commit. Then 1,257 more.
├── Built the first MCP server for Final Cut Pro (⭐ 17 stars)
├── Shipped 16+ live deployments across AI tools, games, client sites
├── Created an autonomous AI agent that runs 24/7 and writes real code
│
2026 ─── 29 repos. 92 modules. 109K lines. One ecosystem. Still shipping.
The throughline: I make things people actually use. Videos that charted. Tools that ship. An AI partner that commits code while I sleep. The medium changed — the craft didn't.
| Claim | Receipt |
|---|---|
| "I build MCP servers" | fcpxml-mcp-server — first MCP server for Final Cut Pro. ⭐ 17 stars, 3 forks, real users, real video editors |
| "I ship fast" | 6-tool LLM eval suite — designed, built, and deployed to Vercel in a single sprint. All 6 live right now |
| "My AI agent is real" | 1,257+ commits across 47 repos. Passion Agent runs 60 brain cycles/day on a Mac Mini. It doesn't demo — it ships |
| "I build for clients" | 5 artist websites live in production — Swagger Rite (Sony Music), Casper TNG, WhyG, Seanpane, Shortiie Raw |
| "I care about quality" | 571 tests in fcpxml-mcp-server, 1,237+ tests across ecosystem. Security-hardened: shell injection prevention, path traversal guards, atomic writes, iframe sandboxing (OWASP A05:2021). Every repo has a CHANGELOG |
Now ──── Multi-machine agent orchestration (MacBook + Mac Mini via Tailscale)
Active job search: AI Solutions Engineer / DevRel / Founding Engineer
Next ─── Open-sourcing the Passion Agent framework (not just the what — the how)
MCP servers for creative tools beyond video editing (audio, design, 3D)
Goal ─── A role where AI engineering meets creative instinct — and ships daily
Interested in contributing to any of my public repos? Here's how:
- Fork the repo and create your branch from
main - Follow existing conventions — check each repo's
CLAUDE.mdorFOR_DARE.mdfor project-specific rules - Write meaningful commits — use Conventional Commits (
feat:,fix:,docs:,test:) - Test before you PR — if the repo has tests, run them. If it doesn't, consider adding some
- Keep PRs focused — one feature or fix per PR. Small, reviewable diffs get merged faster
Note: Some repos (Passion Agent, PACT Dashboard, Viral Clone) are private. If you're interested in collaborating on those, reach out on LinkedIn.
"I used to direct artists. Now I direct machines. Same taste, same urgency — but now it scales."
The best way to evaluate an engineer is to look at what they've shipped. The second best way is to watch their AI ship while they sleep.
