Show HN Daily Selection (2025-07-28)
- Windows 7 GUI for the web
- Open-source physical rack-mounted GUI for home lab
- Flyde 1.0 – Like n8n, but in your codebase
- Hacker News SPA Mode
- No Hype AI – get oriented in using LLM tools for software engineering
- Dlg – Zero-cost printf-style debugging for Go
- I built a Privacy First local AI RAG GUI for your own documents
- A Modular Phoenix SaaS Starter Kit
- Mapping supply chain of products (updated)
- Convert from MIDI file to ASCII tablature (and more)
- Suhya – Omegle Alternative
- ClosedLinks
- Historical GPX Wind Visualizer
- Cant, rust nn lib for learning
- Explore GitHub via What Stargazers Also Starred
- Open-source "God mode killer" IGA in Keycloak
- The Aria Programming Language
Windows 7 GUI for the web [Consumer Tech]
150 points, 53 comments
Web-based GUI emulating Windows 7 interface.
- Replicates Windows 7 desktop environment in a browser
- Interactive elements mimic original OS functionality
- No additional details provided in post
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Open-source physical rack-mounted GUI for home lab [Consumer Tech]
3 points, 0 comments
Open-source rack-mounted GUI for Raspberry Pi home labs, enabling headless control and system monitoring.
- Headless control of Raspberry Pi nodes in home labs
- Real-time monitoring of system resources and application status
- Designed for rack-mounted form factor with new PCB and enclosure
- Mature software available for testing in a web browser
- Open-source PCB designs and software on GitHub
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Flyde 1.0 – Like n8n, but in your codebase [Developer Tools]
5 points, 0 comments
Flyde 1.0 is an open-source visual programming tool designed for seamless integration into existing codebases, optimized for AI and async-heavy workflows.
- Integrates directly into your codebase for deep workflow customization
- Simplified nodes API and forkable nodes for flexibility
- Online playground for quick experimentation and sharing
- New CLI tool for faster development setup
- Streamlined UI/UX for smoother workflow creation
- Future plans include Flyde Studio for non-engineers to collaborate via PRs
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Hacker News SPA Mode [Productivity]
3 points, 4 comments
Hacker News SPA Mode enables a single-page application experience for browsing Hacker News.
- Provides a single-page application (SPA) interface
- Enhances browsing experience without page reloads
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No Hype AI – get oriented in using LLM tools for software engineering [Developer Tools]
3 points, 0 comments
A balanced guide to using LLM tools for software engineering, cutting through hype and jargon.
- Provides an overview of LLMs and agents for software development
- Addresses common concerns and risks like prompt injection and data sourcing
- Points to substantive resources on context management and productivity
- Helps navigate conflicting opinions and jargon in the field
- Covers various tools, models, and IDE extensions available
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Dlg – Zero-cost printf-style debugging for Go [Developer Tools]
3 points, 0 comments
A minimal Go debugging library that disappears in production builds while offering printf-style debugging in development.
- Zero-cost in production (calls are eliminated by the Go linker)
- Single-function API (Printf) for simplicity
- Optional stack trace generation in debug builds
- Configurable via environment variables or linker flags
- Optimized for performance in debug builds
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I built a Privacy First local AI RAG GUI for your own documents [Developer Tools]
4 points, 0 comments
Byte-Vision is a privacy-focused local AI platform that converts documents into a searchable knowledge base using Elasticsearch and RAG.
- Privacy-first design for local document processing
- Utilizes Elasticsearch for efficient document retrieval
- Supports RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) for AI interactions
- Includes document parsing and OCR capabilities
- Offers conversational AI interfaces for user queries
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A Modular Phoenix SaaS Starter Kit [Developer Tools]
3 points, 0 comments
A modular SaaS starter kit for Phoenix that eliminates repetitive setup and provides essential features out of the box.
- Modular setup system for cherry-picking features
- User authentication with registration/login and oAuth (Google/GitHub)
- Multi-tenancy with organizations and role-based access
- Payment processing integration (Stripe/LemonSqueezy/Polar)
- Blog system with admin interface via Backpex
- AI/LLM integration via Langchain
- Modern styling with Tailwind CSS and DaisyUI
- Background job processing and security features
- One-time purchase for unlimited use by a single developer
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Mapping supply chain of products (updated) [Business]
4 points, 0 comments
Mapping supply chain of products from Airbus A400M to Belgian chocolate using LLMs for domain-specific contexts.
- Tracks supply chains across diverse industries
- Utilizes LLMs for domain-specific analysis
- Built transparently with public updates
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Convert from MIDI file to ASCII tablature (and more) [Audio]
4 points, 0 comments
A tool that converts MIDI files to ASCII tablature and other notation formats with intelligent fingering suggestions.
- Converts between MIDI, ASCII tab, VexTab, and ABC notation
- Uses a fretboard mapper and scoring algorithm for optimal fingering
- Avoids impossible fingerings while considering subjective playability
- Allows user feedback to refine the scoring algorithm
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Suhya – Omegle Alternative [Video]
7 points, 3 comments
A self-hosted alternative to Omegle for random video chats.
- Self-hosted solution
- Random video chat functionality
- Privacy-focused alternative to Omegle
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ClosedLinks [Other]
3 points, 1 comments
ClosedLinks is a secure, anonymous sharing tool using one-time access links with no sender traceability.
- Enables one-time access links for privacy-focused sharing
- Leaves no traceable sender fingerprint
- Prioritizes non-attribution and control over persistence
- Includes a detailed white paper explaining the model
- Open to feedback and collaboration
Historical GPX Wind Visualizer [Health]
3 points, 0 comments
A tool that visualizes historical wind conditions for bike rides using GPX file data and weather information.
- Analyzes GPX files to show wind conditions during a ride
- Uses historical weather data to provide accurate wind visualization
- Helps cyclists understand how wind impacted their ride performance
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Cant, rust nn lib for learning [Education]
3 points, 0 comments
A tiny neural network library in Rust for learning how frameworks like PyTorch work and improving coding standards.
- Designed for educational purposes to understand neural network frameworks
- Written in Rust to improve coding practices
- Lightweight and minimalistic implementation
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Explore GitHub via What Stargazers Also Starred [Developer Tools]
3 points, 0 comments
Discover related GitHub repositories by analyzing what other stargazers have starred.
- Identifies repositories starred by users who also starred a given project
- Helps explore new domains and related projects
- Utilizes ChatGPT for generation
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Open-source "God mode killer" IGA in Keycloak [Developer Tools]
4 points, 3 comments
Open-source Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solution built on Keycloak.
- Open-source IGA solution
- Built on Keycloak platform
- Provides "God mode killer" capabilities
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The Aria Programming Language [Developer Tools]
3 points, 4 comments
Aria is a modern, dynamic scripting language designed for ease of use and productivity.
- Familiar C-style syntax
- Inspired by multiple languages
- Small but usable standard library
- Low-ceremony, practical approach
- Currently in version 0.9, seeking feedback for 1.0