Claude Code Community Event #2: Website Builders, Product Agents & an AI-Powered Billy Bass
Dublin's Claude Code community came back for round two at Vibeworks, this time with talks on building production products with Claude Code, a live hardware demo, and a first look at Fractium
What was Claude Code Community Event #2?
The second Claude Code community event in Dublin, Ireland was held at Vibeworks on 30th January 2026. Organised by Kevin Collins and Anthony Fildes, the event featured talks from Nikita Akella (Akella inMotion) on building a website builder in 21 days with Claude Code, Richard Blythman (Naptha AI) on specification-driven product agent development, and Kevin Collins demoing an AI-powered talking Billy Bass fish and revealing Fractium, a private general purpose agent.
TL;DR
- •Claude Code Community Event #2 at Vibeworks Dublin, hosted by Kevin Collins and Anthony Fildes
- •Nikita Akella (Akella inMotion) talked about building a stylish website builder in 21 days using Claude Code
- •Richard Blythman (Naptha AI) talked about building product agents with Claude Code and specification-driven development
- •Kevin Collins gave a Claude Code ecosystem update, demoed an AI-powered talking Billy Bass fish, and gave a first look at Fractium
- •Packed room again. The Claude Code community in Ireland is growing fast
Kevin Collins and Anthony Fildes hosted Claude Code Community Event #2 in Dublin last week at Vibeworks. The room was packed again, a strong turnout for a community that launched only weeks earlier. There is clear demand in Ireland for a space where developers can learn from each other on this.
The event featured two guest speakers. Kevin also gave an update on the Claude Code ecosystem and demoed projects he has been building.
01.Nikita Akella: Building a Website Builder in 21 Days
Akella inMotion: When AI Hit the Wall
Nikita Akella from Akella inMotion opened the event with a talk on building a polished website builder in 21 days using Claude Code.
His talk was titled "When AI Hit the Wall" and covered the real challenges of building production software with AI, not just the highlights, but the points where things broke down, and the strategies he used to recover.
His key takeaway: 80% AI, 20% Human Engineering. AI gets you far, but you still need to steer it, fix its mistakes, and make the hard design decisions yourself. A practical talk that resonated with anyone who has tried to ship production software with AI.
02.Richard Blythman: Building Product Agents with Naptha AI
Specification-Driven Development & Organisational Operating Systems
Richard Blythman from Naptha AI gave a talk on building product agents with Claude Code. Richard made a strong case for specification-driven development, writing specs as the primary interface between human intent and AI execution.
He walked through how Naptha AI breaks development into stages: research, plan, and implement, with custom agents he's built for Claude Code, including /research-codebase, /create-feature-spec, and /create-implementation-plan that he calls from within Claude to drive his workflow. The approach extends beyond software engineering into AI engineering, data science, and broader knowledge work.
Richard also talked about building an organisational operating system, using lean agents for discovery, moving memory to tools like Confluence and Jira via MCP, and the goal of fully tracking progress for product leads with less than 15 minutes effort per review loop. A clear vision for how AI agents fit into team workflows, not just solo development.
03.Kevin Collins: Ecosystem News, Billy Bass & Fractium
Kevin gave an overview of the latest news in the Claude Code ecosystem, covering what Anthropic has shipped recently, new community tools like Clawbot/Moltbot/OpenClaw, and where things are heading.
He then showed how he built an AI-powered talking Billy Bass fish, using AI to help pick out the parts, design and wire the hardware with a Raspberry Pi, give it a voice, and run agents on it. The full shopping list, GPIO pinout, and wiring diagram were all generated with Claude Code.
Kevin also gave a first look at a new product Echofold has built with Claude Code: Fractium, a private general purpose agent. More on that soon.
04.The Community Is Growing
There is growing demand in Ireland for a community where people can share what is working and be honest about what is not. The room was full for the second event running, and the conversations after the talks matched the quality of the presentations.
If you want in, here's how to get involved with the Claude Code community in Dublin and Ireland:
Join the Claude Code Community
- •Discord: discord.gg/QHjX4VYs9J
- •Community resources: claude-code-community-ireland.github.io/claude-code-resources
- •Event page: luma.com/u1is54j1
Thanks to Nikita Akella and Richard Blythman for presenting, and to everyone who came out.
05.Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Claude Code Community Dublin?
The Claude Code Community Dublin is Ireland's community for Claude Code users. Organised by Echofold and hosted at Vibeworks in Dublin, the community runs regular meetups with talks, demos, and workshops for developers using Anthropic's Claude Code CLI tool. Events are free and open to all skill levels.
Are there Claude Code events in Ireland?
Yes. The Claude Code Community Dublin runs regular events at Vibeworks in Dublin, Ireland. Event #2 was held on 30th January 2026 and featured talks from Nikita Akella (Akella inMotion) and Richard Blythman (Naptha AI). Visit echofold.ai/events for upcoming Claude Code events in Ireland.
How can I join the Claude Code Dublin community?
Join the Discord server, check echofold.ai/events for upcoming meetups, and visit the community resources page for shared learning materials. Events are free and open to all skill levels.
What is Fractium?
Fractium is a private general purpose AI agent built by Echofold. It was first revealed at Claude Code Community Event #2 in Dublin. Visit fractium.ai for more information.
When is the next Claude Code Dublin event?
Check echofold.ai/events for the latest schedule, or subscribe to our newsletter to be notified when new Claude Code events in Ireland are announced.
Join the Claude Code Community
The Claude Code community in Dublin is growing fast. Whether you're just getting started with Claude Code or already shipping production products with it, there's a place for you.
Don't miss future events. Join the Claude Code community in Ireland and be part of the conversation.