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Jun 9, 2026
A static Single Page Application (SPA) for querying historic ATF/BATFE AFMER data.
A tool to make public BATFE firearms data easier to explore and interrogate, specifically for verifying manufacturer claims against official reports.
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Jun 9, 2026
Simten, a hardware description language (HDL) in TypeScript for browser-based simulation.
A browser-native, zero-install alternative to existing embedded HDLs (Chisel, Amaranth, SpinalHDL) that typically require JVM/Python toolchains. Emphasizes quick prototyping, interactive simulation, and educational utility.
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Jun 8, 2026
A lightweight, S3-compatible object storage server with a built-in web dashboard, delivered as a single binary, featuring low memory consumption and encryption at rest.
An efficient, easy-to-deploy, and secure S3-compatible object storage solution emphasizing resource efficiency and operational simplicity.
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Jun 7, 2026
Kite, a Markdown editor and reader for Mac.
A dedicated Markdown reader for Mac, offering QuickLook functionality similar to Preview for PDFs, specifically optimized for reading AI-generated Markdown. Positioned as a one-time purchase, no subscription alternative to 'janky' existing apps.
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Jun 6, 2026
A Bash runtime for AWS Lambda, packaged as a Lambda layer.
To make writing glue code simpler and faster for AWS Lambda.
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Jun 6, 2026
Using Claude to reverse-engineer and document the TR2 game file format for 'And-Kensaku', an obscure Japanese Wii game.
Demonstrating Claude's capability in reverse-engineering file formats and modifying game content.
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Jun 5, 2026
Anthrosevka Mono, a coding/terminal font.
A reproducible, open-source coding/terminal font built from Iosevka, inspired by Anthropic Mono's aesthetic.
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Jun 5, 2026
Wallflower.app, a combined Mastodon and Bluesky client.
A web-only, opinionated client for simultaneously managing Mastodon and Bluesky accounts, designed for users seeking a unified interface for decentralized social media.
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Jun 4, 2026
Wd-41, a hot-reload webserver for static sites.
Enables developers to 'keep your browser open as it's being worked on agentically and see your website be built in front of your eyes!'
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Jun 3, 2026
FROG, a programming language built with Claude, designed for rapid tooling development and LLM-assisted debugging via 'agentic hooks'.
A language to reduce Anthropic credit burn, evolved into a tool for rapid tooling creation and improved debugging with LLMs.
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May 30, 2026
A 'Claude Code skill' designed to enforce a specific problem-scoping methodology, based on Peter Naur's 'Programming as Theory Building,' by requiring an AI agent to create a 'problem-theory artifact' before generating code.
An enhancement for AI-assisted code generation, improving the foundational understanding and problem definition phase. It positions itself as a methodological tool to guide AI agents towards more robust and theoretically sound code outputs.
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May 29, 2026
A new gothic novel titled 'Hollowmere - The Clockmaker’s Daughter.'
new Gothic novel released
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May 27, 2026
STAX IDE, a macOS app.
A zoomable macOS canvas for terminals and tools. It allows users to see and manage multiple terminal sessions, code editors, and file browsers simultaneously, solving the problem of losing context in tabbed terminal apps.
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May 27, 2026
Kakeibo budget tracking mobile application.
A simple, privacy-focused, one-time payment, offline-first digital implementation of the Kakeibo budgeting method, emphasizing user data control and contrasting with subscription-based, data-extractive alternatives.
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May 27, 2026
Speakrs, a Rust/ONNX implementation of the PyAnnotate diarization pipeline.
A significantly faster, Python-runtime-free alternative to PyAnnotate, offering 20-37x speed improvements on macOS through optimized hardware utilization (CPU, Neural Engine, GPU), with batch and fast modes.
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May 27, 2026
TUI (Text User Interface) for tracking local GSD (Get-Shit-Done) projects.
A command-line utility to manage and track progress across multiple local GSD projects, integrating with git, markdown artifacts, and tmux for streamlined developer workflow.
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May 26, 2026
A paid, real-world, location-based game similar to Pokémon, using AI (GPT-4o, LLMs) for real-time animal identification, taxonomy generation, game data creation, and sprite generation.
A real-world game that encourages players to explore nature, leveraging advanced AI for dynamic content generation and real-time interaction with the environment.
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May 25, 2026
SaveNeighbor, a food delivery platform enabling users to request specific drivers within their personal network, prioritizing driver choice and fee savings over immediate convenience.
Food delivery through your own personal network, offering fee savings and driver choice, similar to Uber's 'Wait and save' but with network control.
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May 25, 2026
A mobile application, "Baby's First Cards," offering real photo flash cards for toddlers.
Positioned as a superior alternative to existing flash card apps that use cartoonish illustrations, emphasizing real-world object recognition. It highlights privacy (offline, no ads, no data collection) and a one-time purchase model.
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May 23, 2026
OpenRDMA, an open-source FPGA-based 400G RDMA-like SmartNIC.
An open-source, high-performance networking solution targeting FPGA networking, RDMA, SmartNICs, and high-performance infrastructure.