Ryann Lynn Murphy
Artist // Creative Technologist // Founder
Playwright and creative technologist building local-first AI tools for artists and educators. Founder of HZL AI.
Premiered original work at Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Taught myself to code in March 2026 and shipped four products in the same month. Based in NYC.
Writing + Performance
Plays
SCOUTS (2024)
Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Read at Juilliard. Off-Broadway track.
Thoughts on Girlcock (2023)
Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Grooming My Ass (2023)
New York City.
Writing + Acting
Technical Projects
All built in March 2026. Stack: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML/CSS.
Hazel AI
Personal AI assistant with voice control, calendar/email integration, and home automation. Runs on a Raspberry Pi 5.
Python, Whisper STT, ElevenLabs TTS, Claude API, Gmail, Google Calendar, Home Assistant, Tavily
HZL Academy
PATENT PENDING
AI-native K-12 educational platform with three-tier content routing (local Ollama + Claude API verification), XP gamification, and progress tracking. COPPA-compliant. Teaches kids to code through their interests.
Next.js 14, TypeScript, Ollama, Claude API
SCOUTS — The Game
Browser-based interactive narrative adapted from the stage play. Original play turned into a playable experience.
PixiJS, Ink.js, Howler.js, GSAP
Tiny Hazel
Thermodynamically efficient local AI compute infrastructure. Off-grid capable, gray water cooling, separated architecture. Prototype phase.
Hardware design, Raspberry Pi cluster, thermal engineering
Tools: Claude Code, Cursor, Raspberry Pi hardware
github.com/ryannlynnmurphy
github.com/ryannlynnmurphy
HZL AI
A creative technology studio making local-first tools for artists and educators.
What we build
- Creative tools that serve artists, not shareholders
- Educational platforms that adapt to how people actually learn
- Local-first infrastructure that respects privacy
- Energy-conscious AI compute
Looking for
- Technical co-founder
- Developers interested in local-first AI
- Collaborators in education and creative technology