Show HN Daily Selection (2025-10-17)
- Inkeep (YC W23) – Agent Builder to create agents in code or visually
- Arky – Visual 2D Markdown editor (access codes below)
- Shorter – search for shorter versions of your domain
- Modshim – a new alternative to monkey-patching in Python
- Open-source sound –> dmx party lighting
- Simulation of the Tech Industry in 2027
- I built a retro Tron inspired lightcycle game
Inkeep (YC W23) – Agent Builder to create agents in code or visually [Developer Tools]
62 points, 44 comments
Inkeep is an agent builder with two-way sync between code and a visual editor, enabling collaboration between developers and non-developers.
- Supports AI Chat Assistants and AI Workflows via TypeScript SDK and CLI
- Drag-and-drop visual editor for non-technical users
- Interoperability with MCP, Vercel AI SDK, and Agent2Agent ecosystems
- Multi-agent architecture with LLMs, MCPs, and A2A relationships
- Deployment via Vercel/Docker with observability (traces UI, OTEL logs)
- Open protocols and fair-code license for flexibility
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Arky – Visual 2D Markdown editor (access codes below) [Productivity]
5 points, 3 comments
Arky is a 2D canvas-based Markdown editor that enables spatial organization and AI-assisted content creation.
- Allows placing ideas anywhere on a 2D canvas
- Supports hierarchical organization via drag-and-drop
- Provides a visual overview of document structure
- Features AI-generated content that can be placed anywhere on the canvas
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Shorter – search for shorter versions of your domain [Business]
14 points, 11 comments
One-sentence summary: A tool to search for shorter versions of your domain name.
- Helps find concise domain alternatives
- Simplifies domain name selection
- Useful for branding and memorability
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Modshim – a new alternative to monkey-patching in Python [Developer Tools]
7 points, 1 comments
Modshim is a Python tool that provides a cleaner alternative to monkey-patching by combining modified and original modules into a virtual module.
- Uses AST transformations to rewrite imports and merge modules
- Avoids global namespace pollution from monkey-patching
- Eliminates the need for forking third-party packages
- Enables distributing only the modifications, not the entire package
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Open-source sound –> dmx party lighting [Audio]
3 points, 0 comments
Open-source tool that converts sound into DMX lighting and VJ effects for hands-free party automation.
- Converts audio input into dynamic DMX lighting control
- Includes VJ functionality to sync video effects with music
- Open-source and community-supported
- Designed for hands-free operation during events
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Simulation of the Tech Industry in 2027 [Consumer Tech]
6 points, 6 comments
A simulation exploring the potential state of the tech industry in 2027, focusing on job disruption, AI literacy, and government intervention.
- Immersive experience visualizing future tech job scenarios
- Inspired by government reports on workforce upskilling and AI literacy
- Built with React, JS, CSS, and HTML
- Aims to provoke reflection and empowerment about future career paths
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I built a retro Tron inspired lightcycle game [Entertainment]
3 points, 1 comments
Retro Tron-inspired lightcycle game available exclusively on Apple devices.
- Inspired by the classic Tron lightcycle aesthetic
- Exclusive to Apple platforms
- Simple, nostalgic gameplay reminiscent of the original Tron arcade game