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rank: 11
hn_id: 24696658
upvotes: 1589
comments: 378
title: Show HN: I made a site where you practice typing by retyping entire novels
description: A typing practice platform that allows users to improve their speed by retyping classic literature.
link: http://typelit.io
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24696658
domain: typelit.io
author: Octouroboros
launched_at: 2020-10-06T11:37:53+00:00
topic: Education
theme: Typing
tags: typing, education, books, practice
product_type: Web app
target_audience: Students and typists
is_open_source: Unknown
business_model: Free
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://www.typelit.io
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page_meta_description:
Free Typing Practice | Boost your typing speed while reading great books like Alice in Wonderland, 1984, Dracula, and The Art of War — or import your own!


rank: 13
hn_id: 44396518
upvotes: 1539
comments: 197
title: Show HN: I'm an airline pilot – I built interactive graphs/globes of my flights
description: A personal project visualizing flight data and history using interactive 3D globes.
link: https://jameshard.ing/pilot
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44396518
domain: jameshard.ing
author: jamesharding
launched_at: 2025-06-27T13:06:54+00:00
topic: Data Visualization
theme: Aviation
tags: data, visualization, aviation, maps
product_type: Web app
target_audience: Aviation enthusiasts
is_open_source: Unknown
business_model: Free
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://jameshard.ing/pilot/
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.128
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page_meta_description:
James Harding is a British Airways Airbus A350 pilot. Explore his career, flight statistics, and unique 3D globe visualisations of his flying history.


rank: 15
hn_id: 38531759
upvotes: 1521
comments: 874
title: Show HN: Beeper Mini – iMessage client for Android
link: https://www.beeper.com/
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38531759
domain: beeper.com
author: erohead
launched_at: 2023-12-05T15:06:21+00:00
topic: Communication
theme: Messaging
tags: android, imessage, messaging, privacy
product_type: Mobile app
target_audience: Android users
is_open_source: No
business_model: Paid
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://www.beeper.com/
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.5746
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-21T23:15:55.503484+00:00
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description:
A third-party iMessage client for Android that uses reverse-engineered protocols for direct communication.

page_meta_description:
Get the most popular messaging services, all in a single app. WhatsApp, Signal, Instagram, Telegram, and more.


rank: 20
hn_id: 34066824
upvotes: 1380
comments: 387
title: Show HN: Obsidian Canvas – An infinite space for your ideas
link: https://obsidian.md/canvas
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34066824
domain: obsidian.md
author: ericax
launched_at: 2022-12-20T15:04:48+00:00
topic: Productivity
theme: Note-taking
tags: productivity, notes, canvas, brainstorming
product_type: Desktop app
target_audience: Knowledge workers
is_open_source: No
business_model: Freemium
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://obsidian.md/canvas
page_meta_description: Obsidian Canvas gives you infinite space to research, brainstorm, diagram, and lay out your ideas.
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.2804
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description:
A feature for the Obsidian note-taking app that provides an infinite canvas for brainstorming and diagramming.


rank: 21
hn_id: 28595967
upvotes: 1359
comments: 273
title: Show HN: 40k HN comments mentioning books, extracted using deep learning
link: https://hacker-recommended-books.vercel.app/category/0/all-time/page/0/0
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28595967
domain: hacker-recommended-books.vercel.app
author: tracyhenry
launched_at: 2021-09-20T16:58:45+00:00
topic: Data Analysis
theme: Book recommendations
tags: data, books, hacker news, nlp, visualization
product_type: Data product
target_audience: Readers and data enthusiasts
is_open_source: Unknown
business_model: Free
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://hacker-recommended-books.vercel.app/category/0/all-time/page/0/0
page_meta_description: Thinking, Fast and Slow - with 523 comments from the Hacker News community
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.2009
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description:
A web tool that extracts and displays Hacker News comments mentioning specific books using deep learning.


rank: 22
hn_id: 32690410
upvotes: 1335
comments: 301
title: Show HN: I'm building an open-source Amazon
link: https://openship.org/
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32690410
domain: openship.org
author: theturtletalks
launched_at: 2022-09-02T13:19:53+00:00
topic: E-commerce
theme: Open-source marketplace infrastructure
tags: ecommerce, opensource, marketplace, business, logistics
product_type: Developer tool
target_audience: Business owners and developers
is_open_source: Yes
business_model: Open source
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://openship.org/
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.2255
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description:
A suite of open-source e-commerce tools designed to provide decentralized alternatives to traditional marketplace infrastructure.


rank: 24
hn_id: 34083366
upvotes: 1290
comments: 376
title: Show HN: Portable Secret – How I store my secrets and communicate privately
link: https://mprimi.github.io/portable-secret/
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34083366
domain: mprimi.github.io
author: mprime1
launched_at: 2022-12-21T17:10:28+00:00
topic: Security
theme: Privacy and encryption
tags: privacy, security, encryption, secrets, guide
product_type: Other
target_audience: Privacy-conscious users
is_open_source: Yes
business_model: Free
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://mprimi.github.io/portable-secret/
page_meta_description: Better privacy without special software
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.2915
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description:
A guide and methodology for storing secrets and communicating privately without requiring specialized software.


rank: 27
hn_id: 39597030
upvotes: 1274
comments: 319
title: Show HN: 3 years and 1M users later, I just open-sourced my "Internet OS"
link: https://github.com/HeyPuter/puter
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39597030
domain: github.com
author: ent101
launched_at: 2024-03-04T22:31:15+00:00
topic: Operating Systems
theme: Web-based desktop
tags: web, os, opensource, cloud, desktop
product_type: Web app
target_audience: Developers and power users
is_open_source: Yes
business_model: Open source
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://github.com/HeyPuter/puter
page_meta_description: 🌐 The Internet Computer! Free, Open-Source, and Self-Hostable. - HeyPuter/puter
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.2504
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description:
A self-hostable, open-source desktop environment that runs in the browser, acting as an 'Internet OS'.


rank: 29
hn_id: 29921419
upvotes: 1241
comments: 170
title: Show HN: Looptap – A minimal game to waste your time
description: A minimal browser-based game designed for casual play.
link: https://looptap.vasanthv.com/
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29921419
domain: looptap.vasanthv.com
author: vasanthv
launched_at: 2022-01-13T15:01:17+00:00
topic: Games
theme: Minimalist gaming
tags: game, minimalist, web, casual
product_type: Game
target_audience: General
is_open_source: Unknown
business_model: Free
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://vasanthv.com/
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.137
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-21T15:36:19.824990+00:00
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page_meta_description:
NextGenTechFocus delves into AI advancements, wearable tech, VR impacts, and innovative tools transforming supply chains, retail, and legal practices.


rank: 31
hn_id: 12612246
upvotes: 1226
comments: 122
title: Show HN: Wave function collapse algorithm
description: An implementation of the Wave Function Collapse algorithm for procedural content generation.
link: https://github.com/mxgmn/WaveFunctionCollapse
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12612246
domain: github.com
author: ExUtumno
launched_at: 2016-09-30T13:20:43+00:00
topic: Algorithms
theme: Procedural generation
tags: algorithm, procedural, graphics, games, opensource
product_type: Library
target_audience: Game developers
is_open_source: Yes
business_model: Open source
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://github.com/mxgmn/WaveFunctionCollapse
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.0995
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page_meta_description:
Bitmap & tilemap generation from a single example with the help of ideas from quantum mechanics - mxgmn/WaveFunctionCollapse


rank: 32
hn_id: 28207662
upvotes: 1216
comments: 345
title: Show HN: Imba – I have spent 7 years creating a programming language for the web
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28207662
author: somebee
launched_at: 2021-08-17T08:55:29+00:00
topic: Programming
theme: Web development language
tags: language, web, javascript, compiler, productivity
product_type: Developer tool
target_audience: Web developers
is_open_source: Yes
business_model: Open source
activity_status: No external link
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.2837
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-21T14:00:43.408084+00:00
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description:
A full-stack programming language that compiles to JavaScript, designed to improve web development productivity.


rank: 33
hn_id: 9962185
upvotes: 1215
comments: 378
title: Show HN: Spot the Drowning Child
description: An educational site designed to teach people how to recognize the signs of a drowning person.
link: http://spotthedrowningchild.com
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=9962185
domain: spotthedrowningchild.com
author: omegaworks
launched_at: 2015-07-28T15:23:40+00:00
topic: Safety
theme: Water safety awareness
tags: safety, education, awareness, health
product_type: Web app
target_audience: General public
is_open_source: Unknown
business_model: Free
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: http://spotthedrowningchild.com/
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.3111
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-20T22:34:38.697851+00:00
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page_meta_description:
Can you spot the drowning child in this crowded wave pool? To the untrained eye, drowning looks like swimming. The Instinctive Drowning Response is frequently missed, even by people nearby.


rank: 35
hn_id: 43158660
upvotes: 1203
comments: 268
title: Show HN: I built an app to stop me doomscrolling by touching grass
link: https://touchgrass.now/
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43158660
domain: touchgrass.now
author: risquer
launched_at: 2025-02-24T12:15:58+00:00
topic: Productivity
theme: Digital wellbeing
tags: productivity, mobile, ai, wellbeing, ios
product_type: Mobile app
target_audience: Smartphone users
is_open_source: Unknown
business_model: Free
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://touchgrass.now/
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.2228
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-22T03:30:50.066559+00:00
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description:
A mobile app that uses computer vision to verify the user is touching grass before allowing access to distracting apps.


rank: 38
hn_id: 28347439
upvotes: 1180
comments: 405
title: Show HN: We built an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Photos
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28347439
author: vishnumohandas
launched_at: 2021-08-29T15:23:50+00:00
topic: Privacy
theme: Encrypted cloud storage
tags: privacy, encryption, photos, cloud, backup
product_type: Web app
target_audience: Privacy-conscious users
is_open_source: Yes
business_model: Freemium
activity_status: No external link
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.3432
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-21T14:08:27.028476+00:00
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description:
An end-to-end encrypted photo storage and backup service designed as a private alternative to Google Photos.


rank: 40
hn_id: 48490024
upvotes: 1176
comments: 271
title: Show HN: Homebrew 6.0.0
link: https://brew.sh/2026/06/11/homebrew-6.0.0/
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48490024
domain: brew.sh
author: mikemcquaid
launched_at: 2026-06-11T13:24:29+00:00
topic: Developer Tools
theme: Package management
tags: homebrew, macos, linux, package-manager, devops
product_type: Developer tool
target_audience: Developers
is_open_source: Yes
business_model: Open source
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://brew.sh/2026/06/11/homebrew-6.0.0/
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.2304
source_fetched_at: 2026-06-12T08:00:14.254341+00:00
source_updated_at: 2026-06-12T08:00:14.254341+00:00
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description:
A major update to the Homebrew package manager for macOS and Linux, introducing security and performance improvements.

page_meta_description:
Today, I’m proud to announce Homebrew 6.0.0. The most significant changes since 5.1.0 are a new tap trust security mechanism, the new faster, smaller, default internal Homebrew JSON API, sandboxing on Linux, better defaults informed by our user survey, many brew bundle improvements, improved performance and initial support for macOS 27 (Golden Gate).


rank: 43
hn_id: 35905437
upvotes: 1166
comments: 332
title: Show HN: Boring Report, a news app that uses AI to desensationalize the news
link: https://www.boringreport.org/
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35905437
domain: boringreport.org
author: aquaVitae
launched_at: 2023-05-11T17:32:41+00:00
topic: AI tool
theme: News
tags: ai, news, ios, summarization
product_type: Mobile app
target_audience: News readers
is_open_source: No
business_model: Freemium
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://www.boringreport.org/
page_meta_description: Boring Report: News by AI - Information Without the Noise
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.2847
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-21T21:04:10.787990+00:00
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description:
A news application that uses AI to rewrite sensationalist headlines and articles into factual summaries.


rank: 46
hn_id: 33795296
upvotes: 1149
comments: 291
title: Show HN: Trading cards made with e-ink displays
description: Custom trading cards featuring e-ink displays that can be updated dynamically.
link: https://www.wyldcard.io/blog/introducing-wyldcard
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33795296
domain: wyldcard.io
author: jonahss
launched_at: 2022-11-30T00:24:09+00:00
topic: Hardware
theme: Tabletop gaming
tags: hardware, e-ink, gaming, electronics
product_type: Hardware
target_audience: Tabletop gamers
is_open_source: Unknown
business_model: Unknown
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://www.wyldcard.io/blog/introducing-wyldcard
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.2533
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-21T19:10:38.973056+00:00
source_updated_at: 2025-07-21T19:10:38.973056+00:00
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page_meta_description:
Introducing Wyldcard, a new paradigm for tabletop gaming, trading cards which can magically change as you play.


rank: 47
hn_id: 41322281
upvotes: 1145
comments: 297
title: Show HN: InstantDB – A Modern Firebase
description: A client-side database designed to simplify building real-time, collaborative applications.
link: https://github.com/instantdb/instant
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41322281
domain: github.com
author: nezaj
launched_at: 2024-08-22T17:08:50+00:00
topic: Developer tool
theme: Database
tags: database, real-time, backend, developer-tools
product_type: Developer tool
target_audience: Software developers
is_open_source: Yes
business_model: Open source
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://github.com/instantdb/instant
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.2594
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-22T01:36:41.308381+00:00
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page_meta_description:
Instant is the best backend for AI-coded apps. You get auth, permissions, storage, presence, and streams — everything you need to ship apps your users will love. - instantdb/instant


rank: 51
hn_id: 13031492
upvotes: 1117
comments: 122
title: Show HN: A visual guide to the most popular CSS properties
description: A visual reference guide for CSS properties with animated examples.
link: http://cssreference.io/#hn
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13031492
domain: cssreference.io
author: bbx
launched_at: 2016-11-24T17:32:41+00:00
topic: Developer tool
theme: Education
tags: css, web-development, reference, learning
product_type: Web app
target_audience: Web developers
is_open_source: No
business_model: Free
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://cssreference.io/#hn
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.1092
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-21T01:06:00.637590+00:00
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page_meta_description:
CSS Reference is a free visual guide to CSS. It features the most popular properties, and explains them with illustrated and animated examples.


rank: 52
hn_id: 27132334
upvotes: 1102
comments: 262
title: Show HN: I wrote my own RTS game engine in C
description: An RTS game engine written in C using OpenGL.
link: https://github.com/eduard-permyakov/permafrost-engine
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27132334
domain: github.com
author: epermyakov
launched_at: 2021-05-12T16:44:44+00:00
topic: Developer tool
theme: Game engine
tags: c, game-engine, rts, opengl
product_type: Library
target_audience: Game developers
is_open_source: Yes
business_model: Open source
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://github.com/eduard-permyakov/permafrost-engine
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.2377
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-21T13:03:26.450825+00:00
source_updated_at: 2025-07-21T13:03:26.450825+00:00
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page_meta_description:
An OpenGL RTS game engine written in C. Contribute to eduard-permyakov/permafrost-engine development by creating an account on GitHub.


rank: 54
hn_id: 34474270
upvotes: 1098
comments: 227
title: Show HN: New AI edits images based on text instructions
description: A Python library integrating InstructPix2Pix for image editing via text instructions.
link: https://github.com/brycedrennan/imaginAIry/blob/master/README.md
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34474270
domain: github.com
author: bryced
launched_at: 2023-01-22T04:25:45+00:00
topic: AI tool
theme: Image generation
tags: ai, python, image-editing, library
product_type: Library
target_audience: Python developers
is_open_source: Yes
business_model: Open source
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://github.com/brycedrennan/imaginAIry/blob/master/README.md
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Pythonic AI generation of images and videos. Contribute to brycedrennan/imaginAIry development by creating an account on GitHub.


rank: 58
hn_id: 16571827
upvotes: 1087
comments: 92
title: Show HN: RoughJS – Create hand-drawn graphics using JavaScript
description: A lightweight JavaScript library for rendering graphics with a hand-drawn, sketchy aesthetic.
link: http://roughjs.com/
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16571827
domain: roughjs.com
author: shihn
launched_at: 2018-03-12T21:28:17+00:00
topic: Developer tool
theme: Graphics
tags: javascript, graphics, library, design
product_type: Library
target_audience: Web developers
is_open_source: Yes
business_model: Open source
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://roughjs.com/
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source_fetched_at: 2025-07-21T04:09:30.341731+00:00
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page_meta_description:
Rough.js is a light weight javascript library that lets you draw graphics with a hand-drawn, sketchy, appearance.


rank: 69
hn_id: 8222652
upvotes: 1013
comments: 331
title: Show HN: I got hacked, felt paranoid, made an app – GlassWire
description: A personal firewall and network monitoring application for desktop computers.
link: https://www.glasswire.com/
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8222652
domain: glasswire.com
author: greenwalls
launched_at: 2014-08-25T17:05:22+00:00
topic: Security
theme: Network monitoring
tags: security, firewall, privacy, network
product_type: Desktop app
target_audience: General public
is_open_source: No
business_model: Freemium
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://www.glasswire.com/
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.3268
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-20T21:08:47.362633+00:00
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page_meta_description:
GlassWire is a modern personal firewall and network monitor with over 53 million downloads. Download GlassWire free!


rank: 71
hn_id: 36662655
upvotes: 993
comments: 281
title: Show HN: Workout.lol – a web app to easily create a workout routine
description: A web application that generates workout routines based on available equipment and fitness goals.
link: https://workout.lol
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36662655
domain: workout.lol
author: Vincenius
launched_at: 2023-07-10T06:01:59+00:00
topic: Health
theme: Fitness
tags: fitness, workout, health, web
product_type: Web app
target_audience: General public
is_open_source: Yes
business_model: Open source
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://workout.lol/
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.283
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-21T21:42:19.850704+00:00
source_updated_at: 2025-07-21T21:42:19.850704+00:00
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page_meta_description:
A small web application to create workouts based on your available equipment and the muscles you want to train.


rank: 73
hn_id: 44664873
upvotes: 984
comments: 260
title: Show HN: Tinder but it's only pictures of my wife and I can only swipe right
description: A photo-swiping application for viewing and organizing personal photos of loved ones.
link: https://trytender.app/
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44664873
domain: trytender.app
author: risquer
launched_at: 2025-07-23T22:53:27+00:00
topic: Lifestyle
theme: Photo management
tags: photos, lifestyle, mobile, social
product_type: Mobile app
target_audience: General public
is_open_source: No
business_model: Free
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://trytender.app/
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.2642
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-25T20:32:40.461951+00:00
source_updated_at: 2025-07-25T20:32:40.461951+00:00
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page_meta_description:
Swipe through your favorite photos of your loved ones. Create albums, share memories, and spread love - one swipe at a time.


rank: 74
hn_id: 43820228
upvotes: 983
comments: 265
title: Show HN: I built a hardware processor that runs Python
link: https://www.runpyxl.com/gpio
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43820228
domain: runpyxl.com
author: hwpythonner
launched_at: 2025-04-28T11:44:54+00:00
topic: Hardware
theme: Embedded systems
tags: hardware, python, processor, embedded
product_type: Hardware
target_audience: Engineers
is_open_source: Unknown
business_model: Paid
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://www.runpyxl.com/gpio
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.2696
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-22T04:03:28.144645+00:00
source_updated_at: 2025-07-22T04:03:28.144645+00:00
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source_api_url: https://hacker-news.firebaseio.com/v0/item/43820228.json
description:
A custom hardware processor designed to execute Python programs directly without a traditional interpreter.

page_meta_description:
Explore how RunPyXL brings sub-microsecond GPIO control to Python. Built for real-time applications where latency and determinism matter.


rank: 75
hn_id: 29461735
upvotes: 979
comments: 409
title: Show HN: I made a modern web UI for Wikipedia
description: A redesigned, modern web interface for browsing Wikipedia.
link: https://www.modernwiki.app/
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29461735
domain: modernwiki.app
author: sjdz
launched_at: 2021-12-06T16:28:05+00:00
topic: Productivity
theme: Web UI
tags: wikipedia, ui, web, design
product_type: Web app
target_audience: General public
is_open_source: Unknown
business_model: Free
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://www.modernwiki.app/
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.4178
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-21T15:11:13.589736+00:00
source_updated_at: 2025-07-21T15:11:13.589736+00:00
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page_meta_description:
A beautiful, clean, modern web UI for Wikipedia. Enhance your Wikipedia experience with a redesigned look, new features and customization.


rank: 79
hn_id: 48845049
upvotes: 964
comments: 315
title: Show HN: 18 Words
description: A daily word puzzle game where users solve 18 scrambled words within a time limit.
link: https://18words.com/
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48845049
domain: 18words.com
author: pompomsheep
launched_at: 2026-07-09T12:48:52+00:00
topic: Gaming
theme: Word game
tags: game, word, puzzle, web
product_type: Game
target_audience: General public
is_open_source: No
business_model: Free
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://18words.com/
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.3268
source_fetched_at: 2026-07-10T08:00:29.381226+00:00
source_updated_at: 2026-07-10T08:00:29.381226+00:00
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page_meta_description:
Play 18 Words: a fast daily word challenge. Solve each scrambled word before the timer runs out and see how many of 18 you can score.


rank: 80
hn_id: 39022693
upvotes: 963
comments: 210
title: Show HN: I made a website to find best bus seat to avoid the sun while traveling
description: A web tool that calculates the best bus seat to avoid direct sunlight based on route and time.
link: https://sitinshade.com
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39022693
domain: sitinshade.com
author: Amithv
launched_at: 2024-01-17T02:59:17+00:00
topic: Travel
theme: Utility
tags: travel, sun, utility, web
product_type: Web app
target_audience: Travelers
is_open_source: No
business_model: Free
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://sitinshade.com/
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.2181
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-21T23:40:13.994744+00:00
source_updated_at: 2025-07-21T23:40:13.994744+00:00
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page_meta_description:
Sit in Shade - Discover the optimal seat to stay in the shade during your journey. Sit In Shade provides real-time sun exposure data and route visualization.


rank: 83
hn_id: 23169962
upvotes: 956
comments: 342
title: Show HN: This Word Does Not Exist
description: An AI-powered tool that uses GPT-2 to generate non-existent English words.
link: https://www.thisworddoesnotexist.com/
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23169962
domain: thisworddoesnotexist.com
author: turtlesoup
launched_at: 2020-05-13T18:21:52+00:00
topic: Artificial Intelligence
theme: Generative text
tags: ai, gpt-2, language, fun, generative
product_type: AI tool
target_audience: General users
is_open_source: No
business_model: Free
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://www.thisworddoesnotexist.com/
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.3577
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-21T09:38:43.130904+00:00
source_updated_at: 2025-07-21T09:38:43.130904+00:00
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source_api_url: https://hacker-news.firebaseio.com/v0/item/23169962.json
page_meta_description:
This Word Does Not Exist uses an artificial intelligence model named GPT-2 to invent new English words.


rank: 85
hn_id: 30290225
upvotes: 947
comments: 323
title: Show HN: EdgeDB 1.0
description: A production-ready database system designed for modern application development.
link: https://www.edgedb.com/blog/edgedb-1-0
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30290225
domain: edgedb.com
author: colinmcd
launched_at: 2022-02-10T18:13:03+00:00
topic: Developer Tools
theme: Database management
tags: database, edgedb, backend, data
product_type: Developer tool
target_audience: Developers
is_open_source: Yes
business_model: Open source
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://www.geldata.com/blog/edgedb-1-0
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.3411
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-21T15:56:42.187997+00:00
source_updated_at: 2025-07-21T15:56:42.187997+00:00
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source_api_url: https://hacker-news.firebaseio.com/v0/item/30290225.json
page_meta_description:
Today, after years of research, development, and refinement EdgeDB graduates to a production-ready database. We are very proud to announce EdgeDB 1.0.


rank: 86
hn_id: 30921231
upvotes: 946
comments: 726
title: Show HN: Warp, a Rust-based terminal
link: https://www.warp.dev?ref=showhn
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30921231
domain: warp.dev
author: zachlloyd
launched_at: 2022-04-05T16:40:25+00:00
topic: Developer Tools
theme: Terminal emulator
tags: terminal, rust, cli, productivity, ai
product_type: Desktop app
target_audience: Developers
is_open_source: No
business_model: Freemium
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://www.warp.dev/?ref=showhn
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.7674
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-21T16:31:13.524706+00:00
source_updated_at: 2025-07-21T16:31:13.524706+00:00
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source_api_url: https://hacker-news.firebaseio.com/v0/item/30921231.json
description:
A modern, Rust-based terminal emulator featuring AI-powered command generation and collaborative tools.

page_meta_description:
A modern AI terminal for coding with agents. Run Oz, Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini CLI with fine-grained control — locally or in the cloud. Free download.


rank: 90
hn_id: 18030446
upvotes: 935
comments: 351
title: Show HN: Sublime Merge – A Git client from the makers of Sublime Text
description: A high-performance Git GUI client developed by the creators of Sublime Text.
link: https://www.sublimemerge.com
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18030446
domain: sublimemerge.com
author: jskinner
launched_at: 2018-09-20T07:36:57+00:00
topic: Developer Tools
theme: Version control
tags: git, gui, development, sublime
product_type: Desktop app
target_audience: Developers
is_open_source: No
business_model: Paid
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://www.sublimemerge.com/
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.3754
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-21T05:21:59.827303+00:00
source_updated_at: 2025-07-21T05:21:59.827303+00:00
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source_api_url: https://hacker-news.firebaseio.com/v0/item/18030446.json
page_meta_description:
Discover a powerful Git GUI Client for Mac, Windows and Linux, from the makers of Sublime Text. Line-by-line Staging. Commit Editing. Unmatched Performance.


rank: 92
hn_id: 41521919
upvotes: 928
comments: 405
title: Show HN: iFixit created a new USB-C, repairable soldering system
description: A high-performance, repairable USB-C soldering iron and power hub.
link: https://hackaday.com/2024/09/12/review-ifixits-fixhub-may-be-the-last-soldering-iron-you-ever-buy/
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41521919
domain: hackaday.com
author: kwiens
launched_at: 2024-09-12T15:18:43+00:00
topic: Hardware
theme: Electronics repair
tags: soldering, hardware, repair, electronics
product_type: Hardware
target_audience: Makers and engineers
is_open_source: No
business_model: Paid
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://hackaday.com/2024/09/12/review-ifixits-fixhub-may-be-the-last-soldering-iron-you-ever-buy/
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.4364
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-22T01:59:21.202961+00:00
source_updated_at: 2025-07-22T01:59:21.202961+00:00
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page_meta_description:
Like many people who solder regularly, I decided years ago to upgrade from a basic iron and invest in a soldering station. My RadioShack digital station has served me well for the better part of 20…


rank: 93
hn_id: 41465735
upvotes: 924
comments: 263
title: Show HN: Wealthfolio: Private, open-source investment tracker
description: A private, local-first desktop application for tracking investment portfolios.
link: https://wealthfolio.app
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41465735
domain: wealthfolio.app
author: a-fadil
launched_at: 2024-09-06T12:56:15+00:00
topic: Finance
theme: Portfolio tracking
tags: finance, investing, privacy, desktop
product_type: Desktop app
target_audience: Investors
is_open_source: Yes
business_model: Open source
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://wealthfolio.app/
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.2846
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-22T01:45:01.023854+00:00
source_updated_at: 2025-07-22T01:45:01.023854+00:00
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page_meta_description:
Wealthfolio is an open-source, private, and local-first portfolio tracker. Keep your financial data on your device, with optional cloud sync via Connect.


rank: 94
hn_id: 43739456
upvotes: 923
comments: 172
title: Show HN: I built an AI that turns GitHub codebases into easy tutorials
description: An AI tool that analyzes GitHub repositories to generate educational tutorials.
link: https://github.com/The-Pocket/Tutorial-Codebase-Knowledge
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43739456
domain: github.com
author: zh2408
launched_at: 2025-04-19T21:04:41+00:00
topic: Developer Tools
theme: Code documentation
tags: ai, github, tutorial, coding, documentation
product_type: AI tool
target_audience: Developers
is_open_source: Yes
business_model: Free
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://github.com/The-Pocket/PocketFlow-Tutorial-Codebase-Knowledge
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.1863
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-22T03:59:35.020738+00:00
source_updated_at: 2025-07-22T03:59:35.020738+00:00
activity_checked_at: 2026-07-14T23:57:48.157817+00:00
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page_meta_description:
Pocket Flow: Codebase to Tutorial. Contribute to The-Pocket/PocketFlow-Tutorial-Codebase-Knowledge development by creating an account on GitHub.


rank: 98
hn_id: 12692190
upvotes: 911
comments: 247
title: Show HN: Your Social Media Fingerprint (maybe NSFW)
link: https://robinlinus.github.io/socialmedia-leak/
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12692190
domain: robinlinus.github.io
author: Capira
launched_at: 2016-10-12T12:28:33+00:00
topic: Security
theme: Privacy research
tags: privacy, security, web, fingerprinting
product_type: Web app
target_audience: Privacy-conscious users
is_open_source: Yes
business_model: Free
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://robinlinus.github.io/socialmedia-leak/
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.2711
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-21T00:49:51.426099+00:00
source_updated_at: 2025-07-21T00:49:51.426099+00:00
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source_api_url: https://hacker-news.firebaseio.com/v0/item/12692190.json
description:
A security tool demonstrating how websites can detect which social media platforms a user is logged into.

page_meta_description:
Without your consent most major web platforms leak whether you are logged in. This allows any website to detect on which platforms you're signed up. Since there are lots of platforms with specific demographics an attacker could reason about your personality, too.


rank: 99
hn_id: 12539109
upvotes: 894
comments: 170
title: Show HN: Primitive Pictures
description: A library for reproducing images using geometric primitives like triangles and circles.
link: https://github.com/fogleman/primitive
hn_discussion_url: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12539109
domain: github.com
author: fogleman
launched_at: 2016-09-20T12:55:22+00:00
topic: Developer Tools
theme: Image processing
tags: image, graphics, geometry, library
product_type: Library
target_audience: Developers
is_open_source: Yes
business_model: Open source
is_active: True
activity_status: Live
http_status: 200
resolved_url: https://github.com/fogleman/primitive
comment_to_upvote_ratio: 0.1902
source_fetched_at: 2025-07-21T00:42:15.854140+00:00
source_updated_at: 2025-07-21T00:42:15.854140+00:00
activity_checked_at: 2026-07-14T23:57:48.157817+00:00
source_api_url: https://hacker-news.firebaseio.com/v0/item/12539109.json
page_meta_description:
Reproducing images with geometric primitives. Contribute to fogleman/primitive development by creating an account on GitHub.


