Show HN Daily Selection (2025-07-03)
- CSS generator for a high-def glass effect
- Opasm, an Assembly REPL
- Guide so you can clean up all your Node Versions
- Generate 'Cooking For Engineers' style recipe cards
- Tududi – a minimal task manager you can self-host
- DuckDB + React = SQLRooms Framework for Analytics Apps Without Backend
- The MCP Client for Outlook
- Runal – A text-based creative coding environment for the terminal
- VSCode-Csharp-Autobuild
- Learning Rust with Neovim, Rust-Analyzer and LLMs
- Conduit – Turn large text files into listenable audio
- I built a procedural universe in Python to explore simulation theory
- “Text me when my Congress member votes” – daily alerts, (not a app)
CSS generator for a high-def glass effect [Design]
184 points, 65 comments
A high-definition glass effect CSS generator with advanced layering and cross-browser compatibility.
- Uses ::before and ::after pseudo-elements to avoid browser quirks
- Features adjustable blur, brightness, and saturation via backdrop-filter
- Includes subtle translucent texture and faux 3D bevel effects
- Optimized for recent Chrome, Safari, and Firefox (desktop/mobile)
- Framework-agnostic SCSS/component library in development
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Opasm, an Assembly REPL [Developer Tools]
12 points, 0 comments
Opasm is an Assembly REPL supporting multiple architectures for running arbitrary assembly commands.
- Supports x86, X86_64, arm, and aarch64
- Potential to add more architectures via qemu/capstone/unicorn/keystone
- Interactive environment for assembly experimentation
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Guide so you can clean up all your Node Versions [Developer Tools]
3 points, 0 comments
One-sentence summary: A cheatsheet to help clean up and manage Node.js versions across different locations.
- Lists all places where Node.js versions can be set
- Helps avoid manual version setting by identifying fallback locations
- Simplifies the upgrade process by ensuring no versions are overlooked
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Generate 'Cooking For Engineers' style recipe cards [Productivity]
5 points, 6 comments
Automatically converts recipes into a structured tree/graph format inspired by 'Cooking For Engineers' using GPT-4o and CSS grid.
- Uses GPT-4o to format recipes into a JSON tree structure
- Renders the structured recipes with CSS grid
- Backend powered by AppWrite
- Aims to evolve into a personal kitchen/recipe management system
- Handles most recipes but may struggle with complex ones
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Tududi – a minimal task manager you can self-host [Productivity]
4 points, 1 comments
A minimal self-hostable task manager.
- Minimalist design
- Self-hostable
- Task management functionality
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DuckDB + React = SQLRooms Framework for Analytics Apps Without Backend [Developer Tools]
4 points, 0 comments
SQLRooms is an open-source framework for building client-side data analytics apps using React and DuckDB without a backend.
- Enables querying large datasets in-browser via DuckDB (WASM)
- Modular design for composable data UIs (dashboards, notebooks, etc.)
- Privacy-preserving AI assistant for SQL query generation and execution
- Integrates with visualization libraries
- Works offline with no server dependency
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The MCP Client for Outlook [Productivity]
5 points, 0 comments
MCP Client for Outlook integrates with Microsoft Outlook for enhanced functionality.
- Integration with Microsoft Outlook
- Enhanced email and productivity features
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Runal – A text-based creative coding environment for the terminal [Developer Tools]
4 points, 0 comments
Runal is a text-based creative coding environment for the terminal, inspired by Processing/p5.js but rendering as ASCII art, with JavaScript scripting and Go package support.
- Text-based rendering for creative coding in the terminal
- Works similarly to Processing/p5.js but outputs ASCII art
- Supports JavaScript scripting or use as a Go package
- Open-source and cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows)
- Designed for text/ASCII-art aesthetics in creative coding
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VSCode-Csharp-Autobuild [Developer Tools]
3 points, 0 comments
A tool for automatically building C# projects in VSCode.
- Automates C# project builds in VSCode
- Simplifies development workflow for C# developers
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Learning Rust with Neovim, Rust-Analyzer and LLMs [Developer Tools]
4 points, 0 comments
Learning Rust development setup using Neovim, Rust-Analyzer, and LLMs.
- Combines Neovim, Rust-Analyzer, and LLMs for Rust learning
- Focuses on efficient development environment setup
- Integrates modern tools for enhanced coding experience
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Conduit – Turn large text files into listenable audio [Audio]
4 points, 0 comments
Conduit converts large text files into high-quality audio using AI voices for better retention.
- Quickly transforms text (ebooks, PDFs, blog posts) into listenable audio
- Uses realistic AI voices for natural listening
- Simple and fast, avoiding clunky manual steps
- Currently in waitlist/demo phase, seeking user feedback
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I built a procedural universe in Python to explore simulation theory [Entertainment]
7 points, 1 comments
Procedural universe simulation in Python exploring simulation theory.
- Built in Python
- Procedural generation
- Explores simulation theory concepts
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“Text me when my Congress member votes” – daily alerts, (not a app) [Other]
6 points, 2 comments
A service that sends SMS alerts about your Congress members' votes, including bill details and voting records.
- Choose daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly updates
- Provides bill numbers, vote outcomes, summaries, and links
- Uses Google Apps Script, Vercel, Stripe, and TextBelt
- First month free with code "PRODHUNT"
- Serverless setup with Google Sheets as the database