I Built an OpenAI-Compatible Proxy for GitHub Copilot Because Search Was Too Stupid to Understand Norwegian Guitar Tabs

May 26, 2026 · 11:24 AM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 31 views

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Tommy Leonhardsen developed an OpenAI-compatible proxy for GitHub Copilot to enhance the search capabilities for Norwegian guitar tabs. The project, named agentry, addresses the limitations of traditional search methods by implementing a semantic search engine and an LLM enrichment pipeline. Despite the complexity and resource demands, the proxy aims to provide a more intuitive search experience for users looking for specific songs based on themes and moods.

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▪The project began with the frustration of not being able to search for specific Norwegian songs effectively.
▪Leonhardsen created a semantic search engine that enriches guitar tab data with metadata like genre and mood.
▪The proxy utilizes the Agent Client Protocol (ACP) to maintain persistent sessions and improve search efficiency.

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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 2473558) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Tommy Leonhardsen Posted on May 26 I Built an OpenAI-Compatible Proxy for GitHub Copilot Because Search Was Too Stupid to Understand Norwegian Guitar Tabs #githubcopilot #python #json #ai I Built an OpenAI-Compatible Proxy for GitHub Copilot Because Search Was Too Stupid to Understand Norwegian Guitar Tabs I named it agentry (because it gives an ai agent persistent entry) Software projects are supposed to begin with a sensible problem and proceed toward a proportionate solution.

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