Pi extension adds timer, Qwen support

This reads less like a feature note and more like a harness argument: the win is not the timer, it’s how quickly Pi can be bent to fit a local-model workflow.

• –The extension example shows Pi is intentionally thin, so users can add Claude Code-style ergonomics without bloating the core agent
• –Setting the chat template for Qwen matters more than raw model size here; the post reinforces that harness/model compatibility is the real adaptation layer
• –The battery and thermals notes suggest local coding agents are now practical on high-end laptops, not just desktop rigs
• –The “5% worse than Claude Code/Codex” take is anecdotal, but it positions Pi as a strong configurable base rather than a polished default experience
• –Missing out-of-the-box skills is framed as a downside, but also as the point: Pi expects users to assemble their own workflow