Show HN Daily Selection (2025-09-09)
- ZeroFS, the Filesystem That Makes S3 Your Primary Storage
- Silksong Map Online
- New Site for My GitHub TUI
- C++ Compiler Support Page
- I made a simple ASCII-art analog clock in Emacs
- Gemini connected to 18 native iOS tools and shortcuts
- Local, extensible and fast macOS transcription app
- grepO: A grep that can consult LLMs and other black-box binaries
- C++ library for reading MacBook lid angle sensor data
- DevSwarm, run multiple AI coding assistants in parallel
- Remoteweek.io – Software jobs where you can work from home
- 500+ Cyber Security Interview Questions Quiz
- Veena Chromatic Tuner
- Convert Google Sheets to Code
- GoSocket – A Simple WebSocket Framework for Go
- I Rewrote printf – Now 10x More Powerful (v1.3)
ZeroFS, the Filesystem That Makes S3 Your Primary Storage [Developer Tools]
5 points, 1 comments
ZeroFS is a filesystem that enables using Amazon S3 as primary storage.
- Uses S3 as primary storage
- Designed for simplicity and efficiency
- Eliminates need for traditional storage infrastructure
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Silksong Map Online [Entertainment]
8 points, 2 comments
Interactive online map for Hollow Knight: Silksong.
- Explore the game world
- Locate bosses, benches, and collectibles
- Fast travel functionality
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New Site for My GitHub TUI [Developer Tools]
7 points, 0 comments
A new website for the GitHub TUI dash featuring community contributions and easy deployment.
- Features a dedicated site (gh-dash.dev) with community-contributed documentation
- Includes a Discord server for sharing configs and terminal discussions
- Built with Starlight by Astro and deployed via Dokploy for seamless PR-based updates
- Incorporates ASCII art for a playful touch
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C++ Compiler Support Page [Developer Tools]
4 points, 0 comments
A searchable table of C++ features since C++20 for quick reference.
- Displays C++20+ features in a structured, searchable format
- Simpler and more up-to-date than cppreference's compiler support site
- Useful for cross-platform development or tracking compiler support
- Excludes LWG and CWG papers (may change in future updates)
- Open to feedback and suggestions via GitHub issues
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I made a simple ASCII-art analog clock in Emacs [Developer Tools]
25 points, 0 comments
A simple ASCII-art analog clock created in Emacs using built-in features.
- Uses Emacs' Artist mode for ASCII-art vector graphics
- Leverages trigonometric functions and timers
- Demonstrates ease of creating visual elements in Emacs
- Includes a blog post with background and screenshot
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Gemini connected to 18 native iOS tools and shortcuts [Life Assistant]
3 points, 0 comments
Gemini-connected iOS voice assistant leveraging 18 native tools and shortcuts via action button.
- Integrates with 18 native iOS tools (location, calendar, etc.)
- Connects to existing iOS shortcuts
- Operates via action button
- Free with no account or setup required
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Local, extensible and fast macOS transcription app [Audio]
3 points, 0 comments
Local, extensible, and fast transcription app for macOS.
- Local processing for privacy
- Extensible with plugins or customization
- Optimized for speed on macOS
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grepO: A grep that can consult LLMs and other black-box binaries [Developer Tools]
4 points, 0 comments
A grep tool that integrates LLMs and other black-box binaries for enhanced search capabilities.
- Integrates LLMs and black-box binaries for advanced search
- Enhances traditional grep functionality with AI capabilities
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C++ library for reading MacBook lid angle sensor data [Developer Tools]
57 points, 50 comments
C++ library for accessing MacBook lid angle sensor data.
- Reads lid angle sensor data
- C++ implementation
- Compatible with MacBook hardware
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DevSwarm, run multiple AI coding assistants in parallel [Developer Tools]
8 points, 1 comments
DevSwarm is a desktop app that runs multiple AI coding assistants in parallel on separate git branches for safe comparison and merging.
- Runs multiple AI coding assistants (Claude Code, local, Codex, etc.) simultaneously
- Operates on separate git branches to avoid disrupting the current branch
- Functions as an Augmented Development Environment (ADE), not an IDE
- Allows quick branch switching and merging
- Supports macOS and Windows
- Free beta available for immediate testing
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Remoteweek.io – Software jobs where you can work from home [Business]
3 points, 2 comments
A job board exclusively listing remote software jobs to help employees find flexible work opportunities.
- Focuses solely on remote job listings
- Addresses the growing demand for remote work amid increasing return-to-office policies
- Aims to simplify the search for remote-friendly companies
- Encourages user feedback and suggestions for remote-first employers
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500+ Cyber Security Interview Questions Quiz [Education]
4 points, 0 comments
Cybersecurity quiz with 500+ questions covering major topics for learning and knowledge testing.
- Covers most major cybersecurity topics
- Functions as both a learning tool and knowledge test
- Some areas have lighter coverage due to the field's broad scope
- Open to feedback for improving question answers
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Veena Chromatic Tuner [Audio]
52 points, 40 comments
Veena Chromatic Tuner is a versatile tuning app for musicians, instrument makers, and ethnomusicologists, offering advanced intonation support and dynamic visual feedback.
- Oscilloscope-like waveform display for precise tuning adjustments
- Supports Just Intonation, microtonal music, and custom temperaments
- Dedicated Veena Instrument Mode for fret position tuning
- Multicultural note naming (Western, Indian classical, Solfege)
- Adjustable reference pitch (440Hz to 432Hz) and transposition support
- Ideal for string players, vocalists, and microtonal music exploration
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Convert Google Sheets to Code [Developer Tools]
4 points, 0 comments
A CLI tool that converts Google Sheets with input, output, and processing tabs into Python or TypeScript/JavaScript code for faster execution.
- Converts Google Sheets logic into executable Python or TypeScript/JavaScript code
- Targets non-developers (finance, science, etc.) for easier automation
- Works with complex sheet structures (input, output, processing tabs)
- Improves performance over Google Sheets API execution
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GoSocket – A Simple WebSocket Framework for Go [Developer Tools]
3 points, 0 comments
GoSocket is a lightweight WebSocket framework for Go that simplifies server setup and connection handling with minimal boilerplate.
- Easy WebSocket server setup in a few lines of code
- Supports broadcasting to rooms or individual clients
- Includes middleware support
- Currently supports JSON, with Protobuf and MessagePack planned
- Pre-1.0, open to feedback and contributions
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I Rewrote printf – Now 10x More Powerful (v1.3) [Developer Tools]
3 points, 1 comments
A powerful, platform-independent printf replacement with advanced formatting, multi-output streaming, and text transformation features.
- Template system with substitution
- Multi-output streaming to UART, files, and network
- Dynamic string building with efficient memory management
- Built-in text transformations (uppercase, lowercase, ROT13, etc.)
- Advanced formatting (alignment, wrapping, pattern-based)
- Event system for monitoring and processing output streams
- Real-time character transformation pipelines
- Lightweight state management for workflows
- Zero dependencies, header-only, fully portable, MIT licensed