About @xiaolai
xiaolai is the GitHub profile of a lifelong student and developer based in Beijing, hosting a variety of open-source projects. Notable repositories include vmark, an AI-friendly markdown editor; regular-investing-in-box, a book on regular investing; selfteaching/the-craft-of-selfteaching, a resource on self-teaching; claude-plugin-marketplace, a central marketplace for Claude Code plugins; and mecha.im, a framework to run multiple bots on your own machines. The profile reflects a focus on AI tools, self-education, and practical automation.
Key Features
AI-friendly markdown editor (vmark)
Regular investing book (定投改变命运)
Self-teaching craft resources
Claude Code plugins marketplace
Bot army framework (mecha.im)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Diverse range of open-source projects
- Projects focus on practical education and AI
- Active GitHub profile with high follower count (22.9k)
- Repositories include both Chinese and English content
- Some projects are archived indicating clear lifecycle management
Cons
- Not a single focused tool; projects are varied and may not be actively maintained
- Some repositories are archived and superseded
- Documentation for some projects may be limited
Best For
Self-education and lifelong learningRegular investing educationAI tool development and pluginsAutomated bot management on personal servers
FAQ
What is vmark?
vmark is an AI-friendly markdown editor created by xiaolai.
Is the regular-investing-in-box project a book?
Yes, it is a book titled '定投改变命运' (Regular Investing Changes Your Destiny) available at https://onregularinvesting.com.
What is mecha.im?
Mecha is a framework to run an army of bots on your own machines, written in Go.