Show HN Daily Selection (2025-09-25)
- Vibe Linking
- Mosaic – A Kotlin framework for cleaner back end code
- UI library for Typesense Search (MIT licensed)
- Dayflow – A git log for your day
- A self-hosted social network where your Ethereum address is your ID
- Verdent – AI coding agent that plans, tests, and ships
- Inferencer – Run and deeply control local AI models (macOS release)
- ZenScript – When you open Instagram, your textbook opens instead
- A UI Library for the Web
- Lost $500 because I couldn't find a receipt – built SlipCrate
- [Feedback Request] Chrome extension for structured learning with ChatGPT
Vibe Linking [Entertainment]
75 points, 25 comments
Vibe Linking connects users through shared interests or vibes.
- Links users based on shared interests
- No additional text or details provided
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Mosaic – A Kotlin framework for cleaner back end code [Developer Tools]
18 points, 5 comments
A Kotlin framework for cleaner back end code by composing responses from small, request-scoped "tiles" with automatic dependency resolution and parallel execution.
- Composes responses from small, request-scoped "tiles"
- Automatically resolves dependencies
- Executes independent tiles in parallel without boilerplate
- Supports caching, concurrency, and testability
- Early-stage (v0.2.0) but functional
- Available on GitHub and Maven Central
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UI library for Typesense Search (MIT licensed) [Developer Tools]
7 points, 1 comments
UI library for Typesense Search (MIT licensed)
- MIT licensed
- Designed for Typesense Search
- Focused on UI components
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Dayflow – A git log for your day [Productivity]
8 points, 9 comments
Dayflow is a macOS app that automatically tracks and semantically categorizes your work activities by analyzing screen content using local or cloud VLMs.
- Creates a semantic timeline of your day without manual logging
- Understands screen content (e.g., debugging, reading docs, browsing HN)
- Runs 100% locally with optional cloud API for better quality
- Privacy-focused: no cloud uploads, no account, full source available
- Uses lightweight local models (Qwen2.5VL-3B) with optimizations for efficiency
- Plans to improve local model quality via distillation and add custom dashboards
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A self-hosted social network where your Ethereum address is your ID [Consumer Tech]
4 points, 0 comments
A self-hosted decentralized social network where your Ethereum address serves as your identity, enabling true ownership of data and content.
- Self-hosted nodes ensure data sovereignty
- Ethereum address as identity via EIP-4361 authentication
- No third-party dependencies or federated servers
- Peer-to-peer content distribution with a "notify-pull" protocol
- Cryptographic "Proof of Source" for verifiable content
- Open-source with live nodes available for testing
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Verdent – AI coding agent that plans, tests, and ships [Developer Tools]
9 points, 2 comments
Verdent is an AI coding agent that plans, tests, and delivers production-ready code autonomously.
- Plans before coding by asking clarifying questions and breaking down tasks
- Tests and fixes its own code until everything works (Plan → Code → Verify loop)
- Offers VS Code extension and desktop app for multi-component tasks
- Built by ex-TikTok and Baidu engineers with a system engineering approach
- Paid plans starting at $19/month, no free tier
- Aims to expand AI's role beyond coding to orchestrate the entire software lifecycle
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Inferencer – Run and deeply control local AI models (macOS release) [Developer Tools]
13 points, 1 comments
A private AI inference app for macOS (with iOS coming soon) that allows deep control over local AI models, including token entropy and probability adjustments.
- Enables detailed inspection and modification of token probabilities
- Supports local AI model inference with transparency features
- Currently available for macOS, with iOS and other platforms planned
- Demo available showcasing DeepSeek Terminus model interaction
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ZenScript – When you open Instagram, your textbook opens instead [Productivity]
3 points, 2 comments
ZenScript is an Android app that redirects social media usage to reading materials when daily time limits are reached, replacing distractions with study.
- Automatically opens ebooks/textbooks instead of social media after time limits
- Seamless transition without "blocked" screens or manual steps
- Designed to replace habits rather than just block them
- Helps maintain motivation by reducing friction in switching to study mode
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A UI Library for the Web [Design]
8 points, 9 comments
A UI library for the web prioritizing accessibility, longevity, performance, and simplicity.
- Focuses on accessibility
- Designed for longevity
- Optimized for performance
- Emphasizes simplicity
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Lost $500 because I couldn't find a receipt – built SlipCrate [Finance]
3 points, 4 comments
A tool to store receipts and track warranty details to avoid losing money on misplaced documents.
- Upload receipts via photo or PDF
- Automatically extracts purchase and warranty details
- Centralized storage for all receipts
- Warranty expiration reminders
- Web app with PWA support for mobile use
[Feedback Request] Chrome extension for structured learning with ChatGPT [Education]
3 points, 0 comments
A Chrome extension for creating structured learning plans with ChatGPT integration.
- Generates step-by-step learning plans for any goal and time commitment
- Tracks progress through each learning step
- Automatically injects prompts into ChatGPT to generate learning materials
- Available as a web app and soon as a Chrome extension (under review)
- Open-source code available on GitHub for early testing