Show HN Daily Selection (2025-05-28)
- My LLM CLI tool can run tools now, from Python code or plugins
- Lazy Tetris
- Malai – securely share local TCP services (database/SSH) with others
- Maestro – A Framework to Orchestrate and Ground Competing AI Models
- I built an offline VIN decoder using the NHTSA vPIC dataset
- I simulated Bigtable in BigQuery as a Type 2 SCD
- I made a running app that turns your runs to a virtual garden
- Bubbles, drop-in screensaver script for websites
- Meteosource – Hyper-local weather API based on improved ML models
- WinCse – Access Object Storage in Windows Explorer (Now AWS, GCP, etc.)
- I made a version control for embeddings
- AnyLM – ChatGPT-Like UI for Local LLMs
- I made the simplest RSVP tool after frustration with Google Forms
- I made email validation tool
- AnyClaude – Claude Code with any LLM
- I built an AI tool to write my cold emails
My LLM CLI tool can run tools now, from Python code or plugins [Developer Tools]
135 points, 52 comments
LLM CLI tool that can execute tools from Python code or plugins.
- Runs tools from Python code
- Supports plugins for extended functionality
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Lazy Tetris [Entertainment]
295 points, 126 comments
A stress-free Tetris variant focused on stacking without timers, scores, or gravity.
- No timer, score, or gravity for relaxed gameplay
- Player-controlled piece and line-clearing pacing
- Separate mobile and desktop controls
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Malai – securely share local TCP services (database/SSH) with others [Developer Tools]
89 points, 39 comments
Malai is a peer-to-peer tool for securely sharing local TCP services like databases or SSH without opening ports or relying on cloud services.
- Peer-to-peer network for sharing local services
- No need for tunnels, firewall config, or cloud dependencies
- Supports TCP services (e.g., SSH, databases) securely
- Includes folder sharing (read-only)
- Easy setup and usage
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Maestro – A Framework to Orchestrate and Ground Competing AI Models [Developer Tools]
16 points, 3 comments
Maestro is a framework for orchestrating multiple LLMs to collaboratively generate outputs while preserving dissent and epistemic integrity.
- Dispatches prompts to multiple LLMs (e.g., GPT-4, Claude, open-source models)
- Synthesizes outputs with a 66% rule (primary output + preserved dissent)
- Supports human critics and analog verifiers for real-world grounding
- Feedback loop learns from disagreements to improve truth-seeking
- Designed as an open, decentralized framework to resist centralized control
I built an offline VIN decoder using the NHTSA vPIC dataset [Developer Tools]
3 points, 0 comments
An offline VIN decoder using a custom NHTSA vPIC dataset ported to SQLite.
- Fully offline and works out of the box
- Compressed the original 300MB SQL Server database to 46MB
- Plans to expand with a dataset of 'nano VINs' for broader coverage
- Useful for developers needing an offline VIN decoding solution
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I simulated Bigtable in BigQuery as a Type 2 SCD [Developer Tools]
13 points, 0 comments
Simulated Bigtable in BigQuery as a Type 2 Slowly Changing Dimension (SCD) to handle schema-less updates and large analytical queries.
- Ingests schema-less updates at scale
- Supports large analytical queries
- Replicates updates from Bigtable to BigQuery
- Provides a solution where GCP lacks native options
- Includes a detailed blog post for reference
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I made a running app that turns your runs to a virtual garden [Health]
32 points, 16 comments
A running app that gamifies exercise by growing a virtual garden based on your runs.
- Combines running tracking with gamification (virtual plants/trees)
- Built with Next.js and Capacitor for cross-platform compatibility
- Available on both Play Store and iOS
- Designed to motivate consistency in running habits
- Encourages progress visualization through a flourishing garden
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Bubbles, drop-in screensaver script for websites [Design]
3 points, 1 comments
Bubbles is a drop-in screensaver script for websites.
- Easy integration into websites
- Provides an animated screensaver effect
- Minimal setup required
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Meteosource – Hyper-local weather API based on improved ML models [Developer Tools]
9 points, 5 comments
Hyper-local weather API with improved accuracy using proprietary ML models.
- Enhanced accuracy through proprietary machine learning models
- Pulls data from multiple sources and refines forecasts with historical data
- Offers hyper-local forecasts with refined surrounding data points
- Includes minute-by-minute forecasts for the next hour, updated every ten minutes
- Affordable yet superior service compared to competitors
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WinCse – Access Object Storage in Windows Explorer (Now AWS, GCP, etc.) [Developer Tools]
11 points, 1 comments
WinCse enables direct access to object storage services like AWS S3 and Google Cloud Storage from Windows Explorer.
- Supports multiple object storage providers (AWS S3, Google Cloud, OCI, Wasabi, etc.)
- Integrates seamlessly with Windows Explorer for local-like file management
- Open to bug reports, feedback, and contributions on GitHub
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I made a version control for embeddings [Developer Tools]
3 points, 0 comments
EmbeddingBridge is a version control system for managing document embeddings across different LLM models with remote storage capabilities.
- Manages embeddings across various LLM models
- Ensures ownership and control of embeddings
- Supports remote storage for larger embeddings
- Currently in alpha stage, open to feedback/contributions
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AnyLM – ChatGPT-Like UI for Local LLMs [Developer Tools]
5 points, 1 comments
AnyLM is a desktop app providing a ChatGPT-like UI for interacting with local and API-based LLMs from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.
- Unified interface for local models (Ollama, LMStudio) and API-based models
- Native application currently available for Windows, with macOS planned
- Centralized conversation management similar to ChatGPT
- Supports multiple model providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google)
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I made the simplest RSVP tool after frustration with Google Forms [Productivity]
4 points, 1 comments
Simplest RSVP tool created as an alternative to Google Forms.
- Minimalist and easy-to-use
- Designed to address frustrations with Google Forms
- Focuses on simplicity for RSVPs
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I made email validation tool [Marketing]
6 points, 2 comments
A tool to validate emails before sending to improve deliverability.
- Checks MX records, timeouts, and domain validity
- Detects disposable and catch-all emails
- Improves email deliverability to ~99%
- Designed for cold outreach campaigns
- Solves common bounce issues in email marketing
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AnyClaude – Claude Code with any LLM [Developer Tools]
3 points, 0 comments
Run Claude code with any LLM
- Supports Claude code execution across different LLMs
- Enables compatibility with various language models
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I built an AI tool to write my cold emails [Marketing]
4 points, 2 comments
AI tool for generating cold emails automatically.
- Automates cold email writing
- Uses AI to craft messages
- Designed for outreach efficiency