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Notes from the open-source UGC factory.
Comparisons, design references, and field notes on what actually ships when an AI agent owns the pipeline. New posts land in the repo before they show up here.
Case StudyJuly 1, 2026
How I got $0.27 CPM in my first two weeks posting to Instagram
A two-week Instagram case study: I produced 8 videos with Ralphy, spent $131.77 on tokens, used trial reels to validate hooks, and got 484,784 views.
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ReadReferenceMay 26, 2026
Models registry — every model Ralphy actually calls
Opinionated list of the image, video, voice, music, and transcription models behind Ralphy renders. Real $/call, concurrent caps, known pitfalls. Two API keys — OpenRouter and ElevenLabs.
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ReadComparisonsMay 21, 2026
Ralphy vs Higgsfield Supercomputer — open-source, no vendor lock, reels at model cost
An MIT-licensed CLI that calls OpenRouter and ElevenLabs at list price vs Higgsfield's hosted Supercomputer with expiring credits, harvested prompts, and a vendor-locked model menu. Real OpenRouter pricing pulled 2026-05-26.
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