From the Lab

Insights on automation, AI, and building better software.

May 21, 2026

The Ultimate Guide to LLM Leaderboards: How to Stay Informed and Pick the Right Model

A practical guide to evaluating Large Language Models using standardized leaderboards. Learn which benchmarks matter, how task categories map to model strengths, and how to manage token costs for production deployments.

May 7, 2026

How to Build Agent-Friendly Websites: A Practical Guide to AEO, llms.txt, and the New Web for AI Agents

What AEO (Agent Experience Optimization) means, why it matters, and practical steps to make your website discoverable and useful to AI agents — including llms.txt, Markdown content, semantic HTML, and structured discovery.

April 6, 2026

The Notion Markdown API: A Better Way for AI Agents to Work

Why we built a custom Notion skill for OpenClaw using the Markdown API, and how it's more efficient for AI agents than block-based fetching.

April 5, 2026

OpenClaw and Its Use Cases: Your Local AI Agent Workhorse

Discover how OpenClaw changes the game for server-side and local automation, and explore practical use cases for businesses to deploy reliable AI agents.

March 10, 2026

5 Business Processes You Should Automate Today

Stop wasting hours on repetitive tasks. Here are five business processes that are perfect candidates for automation — and how to get started.

March 5, 2026

How AI Agents Are Changing Small Business Operations

AI agents aren't just for enterprise anymore. Here's how small businesses are using them to automate decisions, handle customer interactions, and scale without hiring.

February 28, 2026

Build vs Buy: When Custom Software Makes Sense

Off-the-shelf software works — until it doesn't. Here's a framework for deciding when it's time to invest in a custom solution.