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Introducing Korben: Agentic Automation for Hackers

Why Korben?

We built Korben because existing automation tools are either too simple (lacking AI capabilities) or too complex (enterprise-grade with steep learning curves). We wanted something in between: powerful AI agents with a clean, composable architecture for personal use.

The Problem

Modern automation should leverage LLMs, but most tools make this harder than it needs to be:

  • Enterprise platforms are overengineered for personal projects
  • No-code tools lack flexibility and can’t handle complex logic
  • DIY scripts become unmaintainable spaghetti code
  • AI libraries require too much boilerplate for simple tasks

The Korben Approach

Korben gives you the best of both worlds:

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The Podcasts Flow: From Audio to Insights

The Podcast Problem

You subscribe to amazing podcasts. Smart people sharing incredible insights. But here’s the reality:

  • 2-3 hour episodes are hard to fit into your schedule
  • Taking notes while listening breaks your flow
  • Remembering key points days later is nearly impossible
  • Searching for that one thing someone said requires re-listening to hours of audio

What if you could get structured, searchable summaries of every episode automatically?

The Korben Solution: Podcasts Flow

The podcasts flow is a complete automation pipeline that:

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