# 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.
### 📚 [Lessons Learned](Lessons%20Learned/Lessons%20Overview.md)
Real-world insights from using AI tools, coding projects, fitness tracking, and more. No fluff - just what actually worked.
### ⚖️ [Legal AI](Legal%20AI/Legal%20AI%20Overview.md)
AI tools and insights for legal professionals.
### ⚠️ [AI Risk Tracking](AI%20Risk/AI%20Risks.md)
Emerging AI risks and safety considerations.
### 💪 [Fitness Guide](Fitness%20Guide/Fitness%20Guide%20Master.md)
AI-powered fitness and nutrition tracking. Specialized audience but very comprehensive.
**Want just the fitness system?** Clone only the fitness section:
```bash
git clone --filter=blob:none --sparse https://github.com/jaysig/Rogue-Codex.git
cd Rogue-Codex
git sparse-checkout set "Fitness Guide"
```
*This downloads the whole repository but only shows you the Fitness Guide folder - saves space and keeps things clean.*
### 🌏 [SE Asia Real Estate](SE%20Asia%20Real%20Estate/SE%20Asia%20Real%20Estate%20Overview.md)
Real estate investment project in Thailand and Vietnam with progress tracking.
### 🎯 [100 TUF - Personal Development](100%20TUF/100%20TUF%20Journey%20Overview.md)
A 100-day journey to improve your life and work. Broken into 25-day chunks with real lessons learned along the way.
## 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 Personal Growth:
1. **Start [100 TUF](100%20TUF/100%20TUF%20Journey%20Overview.md)** - 25 days at a time
2. **Read [Lessons Learned](Lessons%20Learned/Lessons%20Overview.md)** - Real insights
3. **Try [Fitness Guide](Fitness%20Guide/Fitness%20Guide%20Master.md)** - If that's your thing
## 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
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