GIGI Enhancements & Scanner Fixes for Agentic Web — April 26, 2026

I developed the agentic web user experience while improving the GIGI AI concierge interface and the scanner’s functionalities. After a long day today, I sent out 32 commits; of which 23 were features & improvements and 9 were bug fixes.

The best feature I made today was the toggle for Dock GIGI on the map page; users can now toggle GIGI between docked and floating states. This meant more design opportunities for the homepage and a better GIGI experience. I also made design improvements to the homepage by positioning the ‘Locate Me’ button right beneath the #SPACE logo, I think this gives the homepage a better layout. Some bugs and challenges did accompany me on the way here, though.

I encountered bugs related to scanner bugs. I placed ‘My Portals’ at the bottom of the page so that users could see it after they reported it hidden. I also refined the copy on the scanner to be more succinct, this meant that I had to edit almost every line and I now realize this task took more time than it should have. I find that even small changes to copy have a significant impact on user experience.

Another significant improvement was the addition of dual-category portals in the photo gallery. Users can now browse library images directly on the call-card hero. This enhancement was heavily requested, and it demanded careful planning regarding user interaction with visual elements. I also ensured that article images now adhere to the theme toggle of the site, as opposed to the OS preference of the user, thereby resolving a longstanding issue with dark variants leaking on light themes. These changes involved a great deal of testing to ensure uniform functionality across devices.

The user experience for portal call-card galleries has improved due to the left arrow being displayed only after users have stepped past the main image. This approach was intended to minimize confusion if users were confronted with multiple navigation options that could diminish intuitive navigation. I also made SEO improvements to the site, created new light-mode editorial illustrations for articles, and ensured that all images displayed correctly in accordance with the site’s theme.

Along with these additions, I also managed to resolve some major issues. For example, I fixed the 404 redirect problem on the ‘/learn’ and ‘/glossary’ pages, which was sending users back to the map. By assigning these routes to the reserved segments, I provided better navigability. Additionally, I refined the filter function of the scanner so that it no longer exposed users’ private portals in the search results, which required a thorough review of the filtering logic.

Looking back, I have mixed feelings about the day. I am satisfied, but am getting bored of solo development. Integrating Claude AI in my VS Code has been a massive help. I was able to use AI to improve efficiency without having to pay for tools like Lovable or Cursor, which is great because it is part of building the one-man show that I believe can reach a billion-dollar valuation.

I will continue to improve the GIGI experience and the functionality of the scanner. I want to create an agentic web experience, and every commit is helping me do that. My progress is becoming more and more visible, which is motivating. Today’s wins are a great reminder that every feature and fix we implement, we are getting closer to achieving my goals. I am excited for everything we will accomplish.