# Start Here ## Welcome to Rogue Codex Rogue Codex helps you work smarter with AI tools, business research, and personal growth. Everything here is practical stuff you can use right away. ## Why This Exists Most guides are too complex or too basic. This gives you the middle ground - useful information that actually works in real life. ## What You'll Find Here ### 🤖 [AI Automations](AI%20Automations/AI%20Automations%20Guide.md) - **MOST POPULAR** Save 8-15 hours per week by automating repetitive work tasks. Three ways to find what you need: **🎯 [Find by Problem](AI%20Automations/Automation%20Workflows%20by%20Problem.md)** - "I'm drowning in emails" or "I can't track job applications" **👔 [Find by Job Role](AI%20Automations/Automation%20Workflows%20by%20Job%20Role.md)** - Sales, marketing, HR, students, business owners **📚 [Learn the Basics](AI%20Automations/Automation%20Best%20Practices.md)** - New to automation? Start here first *Real workflows you can set up today using N8N or Make.com* ### 🌟 [Company Spotlight](Company%20Spotlight/CompanyGuide.md) Featured companies making AI news across entertainment, media, and tech. Perfect for business research, job hunting, or market analysis. ### 💻 [Coding Setup](Coding%20Setup/Coding%20Setup.md) Simple guides for non-technical people who want to use AI coding tools. No computer science degree required. ### 🛠️ [Tools](Tools/Tool%20Guide.md) Reviews of the best AI tools across different categories. Only tools that are actually worth using, with honest pros and cons. ### 🔗 [MCP - AI Tool Connections](MCP/MCP%20Setup%20Guide.md) How to connect AI tools to other services and data. Advanced stuff, but becoming more important as AI gets better. ### 📋 [AI Regulation Tracking](AI%20Regulation/Regulation%20Overview.md) Track AI laws and regulations across different countries. Important for businesses and anyone working with AI. ### ⚠️ [AI Risk Tracking](AI%20Risk/%20AI%20Risk%20Overview.md) Emerging AI risks and safety considerations. ## How to Use This ### If You're New: 1. **Start with [AI Automations](AI%20Automations/AI%20Automations%20Guide.md)** - Most immediately useful 2. **Research companies with [Company Spotlight](Company%20Spotlight/CompanyGuide.md)** - Featured companies making AI news 3. **Browse [Tools](Tools/Tool%20Guide.md)** - See what's worth your time ### If You Want to Get Technical: 1. **Read [Coding Setup](Coding%20Setup/Coding%20Setup.md)** - Start simple 2. **Try [Local Setup Guide](Local%20Setup%20Guide.md)** - Get everything on your computer 3. **Explore [MCP](MCP/MCP%20Setup%20Guide.md)** - Connect AI tools together ### If You Want to Go Deeper: 1. **Explore [AI Risk](AI%20Risk/%20AI%20Risk%20Overview.md)** - Understand AI safety considerations 2. **Check [AI Regulation](AI%20Regulation/Regulation%20Overview.md)** - Stay current on AI laws ## Navigation Tips - **Search**: Use Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F on Mac) to find specific topics - **Links**: Click anything in [[double brackets]] to jump to related content - **Back Button**: Use your browser's back button to return - **README Files**: Most sections have a README that explains what's inside ## Getting Help **Website Version**: You're reading this on the published website - everything just works **Download Version**: Want this on your computer? See [Local Setup Guide](Local%20Setup%20Guide.md) or clone the full repository: ```bash git clone https://github.com/jaysig/Rogue-Codex.git ``` **Questions**: Most answers are in the README files of each section ## What Makes This Different - **Real Experience**: Everything here has been tested in real work situations - **No Fluff**: If it doesn't work, it's not included - **Regular Updates**: A reasonable effort is made to keep this up to date - **Practical Focus**: You can use this stuff immediately ## Recent Highlights - **New AI Companies**: Added Perplexity, Cursor, Harvey, and other 2025 leaders - **Updated Automations**: Fresh workflows for different job roles - **Better Tools Reviews**: More honest assessments of what actually works - **MCP Guides**: Help connecting AI tools to real systems --- *This site updates regularly. Bookmark sections you use most.* *Built with [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md) and published with [Obsidian Publish](https://obsidian.md/publish)*