UMB.FYI 2026-02-25

Community

Replacing My Custom Git Worktree Skill with Claude Code Hooks (9 minute read)

Matt Brailsford discusses transitioning from a custom Claude Code skill for managing git worktrees to utilizing Claude Code's native worktree support. He highlights the benefits of using hooks for customization, allowing for gitflow branch naming and essential file copying, while simplifying code maintenance and enhancing session management.

[ @Matt Brailsford ] [ #ai ] [ #industry ]

MCP vs Agent Skills: Why They're Different, Not Competing (15 minute read)

Phil Whittaker discusses the distinct roles of Agent Skills and Model Context Protocol (MCP) in AI integration. Skills excel in adaptive context management and information delivery, while MCP provides structured tool integration. Both technologies are complementary, addressing different challenges in LLM usage, and their combined strengths enhance AI applications effectively.

[ #ai ]

What Being an Umbraco MVP Really Means (2 minute read)

Ravi Motha discusses the significance of being an Umbraco MVP, highlighting community engagement, coding improvements, and career advancement. He reflects on his journey since discovering Umbraco in 2010, emphasizing the value of contributions and collaboration in enhancing coding skills. Motha encourages others to participate in the community.

[ @Adam Shallcross ] [ #mvp ]

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Tracking Bouldering Sessions with a Garmin Watch App and Umbraco Dashboard (6 minute read)

Owain.Codes developed a Garmin Connect IQ watch app to track bouldering sessions at The Climbing Hangar, which uses a color grading system instead of traditional V grades. The app logs problem details, sends session data to an Umbraco-based API, and provides a dashboard for visualizing performance metrics and statistics.

[ #integrations ]

uSkinned Nominated for Best Website Builder | CMS Critic Awards (2 minute read)

uSkinned has been nominated for Best Website Builder in the CMS Critic Awards for the second consecutive year, reflecting the team's dedication and community support. The introduction of the uSkinned Visual Editor enhances user experience, making website management easier. Voting closes on February 27, 2026, encouraging community participation.

[ #uskinned ]

Watch & Listen

Umbraco Compose demo by CTO, Filip Bech-Larsen. (10 minute watch)

In this demo, Umbraco CTO Filip Bech-Larsen presents Umbraco Compose, a data orchestration platform that integrates multiple data sources into a single GraphQL layer for scalability and efficiency. The demo highlights rapid product ingestion, high performance, and seamless data source switching, showcasing the advantages of composable architecture.

[ @Umbraco ] [ #orchestration ] [ #umbracocompose ]