Show HN Daily Selection (2025-09-10)
- Vicinae – a native, Raycast-compatible launcher for Linux
- Shellcast.tv – Stream your vibe coding
- Superagents – connect spreadsheets to any database, API or MCP server
- Attempt – A CLI for retrying fallible commands
- Paper's Heat Map Shader
- Atsphinx-qrcode – Sphinx extension to generate QR code in document
- Run any GUI app in the terminal with term.everything
- BPM Finder: Advanced Audio Analysis Toolkit
- RekoSearch – Semantic Search for Media SaaS (Rust, Python, AWS and K8s)
- Focalist – A distraction-free task app that helps you focus
- Tablemd – canvas-based Markdown table editor
- Super Simple Inventory Management
- Stressio – Control Stress Levels
- Start a Text with 'Like "'
- A deep reading tool for those engaging with cutting-edge knowledge
- Vizza – Interactive, Beautiful Simulations
- I built a way to monetize any link with a crypto paywall
Vicinae – a native, Raycast-compatible launcher for Linux [Developer Tools]
22 points, 1 comments
Vicinae is a native, Raycast-compatible launcher for Linux with deep OS integration and extension support.
- Written in C++ with Qt Widgets for imperative UI control
- Supports Raycast extensions (React + TypeScript) with a custom React reconciler
- Includes a native API package (@vicinae/api) for Vicinae-specific extensions
- Features custom widgets like a virtualized list for efficient rendering
- Aims to grow as a FOSS project while maintaining Raycast compatibility
- Plans to expand to other operating systems
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Shellcast.tv – Stream your vibe coding [Video]
7 points, 4 comments
Stream your coding sessions live with Shellcast.tv.
- Live streaming for coding sessions
- Share your coding vibe in real-time
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Superagents – connect spreadsheets to any database, API or MCP server [Business]
20 points, 5 comments
Superagents connects spreadsheets to databases, APIs, or MCP servers, enabling AI-powered data analysis and visualization directly within spreadsheets.
- Integrates with databases, APIs, and MCP servers for real-time data access
- AI-driven analysis, modeling, and reporting within spreadsheets
- Sandboxed Python VM with on-the-fly code generation
- Supports Postgres, Google Analytics, Stripe, and other mainstream services
- Enables read/write operations (with caution) to third-party applications
- Free data connectors during launch week
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Attempt – A CLI for retrying fallible commands [Developer Tools]
65 points, 16 comments
A CLI tool for retrying fallible commands with a comprehensive feature set, inspired by the tenacity library.
- Designed for retrying commands, especially useful in Docker Compose for database migration scripts
- Allows inspecting error messages and retrying on specific errors like connection failures
- Features a user-friendly API modeled after the
tenacitylibrary - Includes detailed usage examples and documentation
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Paper's Heat Map Shader [Design]
6 points, 2 comments
Paper is a new design tool in open alpha, featuring a heat map shader for logo animations.
- Open alpha available for sign-up
- Heat map shader for Apple-style logo animations (no sign-up required)
- Focused on bringing creativity back into design tools
- Seeks feedback from users of Sketch, Figma, Photoshop, or Illustrator
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Atsphinx-qrcode – Sphinx extension to generate QR code in document [Developer Tools]
3 points, 0 comments
A Sphinx extension for generating QR codes within documentation.
- Integrates QR code generation into Sphinx documentation
- Simplifies adding scannable links or references in documents
- Documentation available at atsphinx.github.io/qrcode/
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Run any GUI app in the terminal with term.everything [Developer Tools]
11 points, 4 comments
Run any GUI app in the terminal with term.everything.
- Allows running GUI applications directly in the terminal
- Simplifies access to GUI tools in terminal environments
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BPM Finder: Advanced Audio Analysis Toolkit [Audio]
3 points, 1 comments
BPM Finder is a browser-based audio analysis toolkit offering BPM detection, key identification, and tempo adjustment with client-side processing.
- Privacy-first: All processing happens locally with no file uploads
- Triple-tool functionality: BPM detection (99.5% accuracy), key identification, and pitch-preserving tempo adjustment
- Multiple modes: Single/batch file analysis (50 files) and real-time tap tempo
- Broad format support: Handles MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, OGG, M4A up to 50MB
- Export options: CSV results and DAW/DJ software integration
- No registration required and completely free to use
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RekoSearch – Semantic Search for Media SaaS (Rust, Python, AWS and K8s) [Developer Tools]
3 points, 0 comments
RekoSearch is a semantic search SaaS for media files, enabling natural language and advanced syntax queries across photos, videos, documents, and audio.
- Supports complex queries like
label:couch AND text:"brand name" NOT face:sad - Built with Rust (backend), Python/React (frontend), and AWS services (Rekognition, Textract, Transcribe)
- Kubernetes-managed infrastructure
- Live demo and beta access available
- Open-source architecture docs with detailed diagrams
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Focalist – A distraction-free task app that helps you focus [Productivity]
11 points, 0 comments
A distraction-free task app designed to enhance focus.
- Helps users stay focused on tasks
- Minimalist, distraction-free interface
- Designed for productivity and concentration
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Tablemd – canvas-based Markdown table editor [Developer Tools]
10 points, 6 comments
Canvas-based Markdown table editor for easy table insertion in Markdown comments.
- Novel canvas-based editing experience
- Frictionless user input and fast startup time
- Works on mobile devices
- Table data saved locally in the browser
- Trackpad calibration feedback requested for non-MacBook users
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Super Simple Inventory Management [E-commerce]
5 points, 3 comments
Simple inventory management tool.
- Easy to use
- Minimalist design
- Basic inventory tracking
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Stressio – Control Stress Levels [Health]
3 points, 0 comments
A tool for companies to anonymously track employee stress levels and visualize patterns via heatmaps.
- Employees can anonymously log their stress levels
- Managers receive heatmaps showing stress trends by month
- Helps teams identify and address stress patterns
- Designed for workplace use, especially for managers
- Future updates planned for additional features
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Start a Text with 'Like "' [Consumer Tech]
4 points, 2 comments
Google Messages misinterprets texts starting with "Like:" as a command, causing confusion.
- Misreads texts beginning with "Like:" as a command
- Uses first six characters to determine if it's a "like" command
- Causes miscommunication between iPhone and Android users
A deep reading tool for those engaging with cutting-edge knowledge [Education]
5 points, 2 comments
A browser extension that helps users incrementally learn unfamiliar concepts while reading technical content, with gamification and a collaborative knowledge graph.
- Identifies and explains relevant jargon in real-time to prevent overwhelm
- Gamifies deep reading to encourage consistent learning habits
- Builds a global, updatable knowledge graph that evolves with user contributions
- Works via browser extension with optional test account for quick access
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Vizza – Interactive, Beautiful Simulations [Design]
6 points, 1 comments
Vizza is a free desktop app offering interactive and visually appealing simulations.
- Features various beautiful visualizations
- Developed as a hobby project over several months
- Available for free download
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I built a way to monetize any link with a crypto paywall [Finance]
4 points, 1 comments
A tool to monetize any link using a crypto paywall, built as a weekend project.
- Allows users to add a paywall to any link
- Uses cryptocurrency for payments
- Currently in refinement stage