A new feature for my blog, built using my voice
AI-generated overview
In October 2026, Simon Willison demonstrated that ChatGPT’s Codex voice mode can build a functional Django feature—a newsletters index page—within about half an hour of voice commands while cooking dinner. He guided the model to create a new Django model, migrations, imports from Substack and GitHub, and UI tweaks, then reviewed and finalized the code with minimal typing. The post highlights voice‑driven coding as a powerful multitasking tool, though the author notes it is not a daily driver and prefers typing for detail work.
What’s discussed
- Author: Simon Willison
- Date: 2026-10-09
- Tool: ChatGPT desktop app, Codex tab, voice conversation mode
- Model: GPT‑6 Astra High
- Feature: Newsletters index page for free weekly Substack and monthly sponsors‑only updates
- Implementation: Django model, migration, view, templates, import scripts
- Imports: Substack RSS, Substack undocumented API, GitHub private repo via API
- Outcome: Feature ready to ship, PR merged
- Author used voice for ~30 minutes while cooking dinner
- Author used typing for final review and adjustments
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