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Repetitive manual data processing tasks in web3/crypto workflows
Crypto analysts and developers spend 3+ hours weekly on repetitive data-processing tasks (e.g., reviewing transactions or files) that could be reduced to minutes with better tools, but current solutions require custom setup or manual review.
X1mo agoToolDev
Difficulty managing multiple AI coding agents in one interface
Developers using multiple AI coding tools like Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor struggle to monitor and switch between all their coding agents simultaneously on a desktop, leading to inefficiency and lost productivity.
X2mo agoToolDev
No better VR social platform alternative to VRChat with enhanced features
Users want a VR social experience beyond VRChat that includes in-game home decoration, inventory systems, and item creation without relying on separate software.
X1mo agoToolDev
Face Recognition Block for Unwanted People on Social Media
Users want a feature to block specific people's faces from appearing in news, feeds, or recommendations across all social networks to avoid seeing unwanted content.
X1mo agoToolDev
NFT marketplace tool to reduce scams and noise
Need a tool that facilitates NFTs, makes them fun to hold, reduces noise and scams, and allows the best artists to deploy collections.
X1mo agoToolDev
HackTheBox lacks focus on professional ethical hacking practices
Existing platforms like HackTheBox emphasize exploitation but fail to train on cleaning artifacts, writing clean reports, and avoiding unredacted secrets in professional pentesting.
X1mo agoToolDev
No programming language optimized for minimal token usage with AI models
AI developers waste tokens on verbose code in languages like Python, needing a specialized language designed specifically to minimize unnecessary tokens when interacting with AI systems.
X1mo agoToolDev
PR code reviews are a major bottleneck in development
Reviewing pull requests is time-consuming and inefficient; no engaging video-based walkthrough tool exists to speed up the process.
X1mo agoToolDev
I built a new version of my fun spatial 3D online meeting app
Hi HN!flat.social is a fun spatial online meeting app for remote teams and communities. It's largely built like a web multiplayer game, and the 3D virtual spaces are highly customisable with elements and activities (I recently added surfing!).Live demo to try it out: https://app.flat.social/f/demo-flatHere's a quick demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeinBNqL23sIt's a solo, bootstrapped project built with Three.js, LiveKit and Rapier for physics. I built the first version during the pandemic and posted it here back then: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31833415I had a couple of months off this year, so I locked myself in an (almost) jungle house in Brazil and rebuilt it into what I've always wanted it to be.Would love to hear what you think!
Hacker News1mo agoToolDev
An Open Call to Volkswagen, Volkswagen Digital Solutions & CARIAD
Over the past months, we’ve spent countless hours analyzing endpoints, testing OAuth flows, and reverse-engineering client IDs to keep third-party integrations and community projects alive for VW ID and connected vehicle services. Every time access methods change or public clients get locked down, it kicks off another round of a classic cat-and-mouse game. We spend our technical energy finding workarounds, while your teams spend time erecting new barriers. In the end, nobody wins - least of all the passionate VW owners who just want to integrate their vehicles into their smart homes, custom dashboards, and personal workflows. We also have to acknowledge that the current official implementation of the EU Data Act, unfortunately, does not cover the real-world needs of the developer and enthusiast community. The actual usage patterns - real-time updates, local automation, and lightweight API access - require a level of practical flexibility that formal regulatory frameworks haven't yet delivered. **We want to change this dynamic.** Instead of working against each other, **let’s work together**. The developer and open-source community isn’t trying to break your systems; we want to make the VW ecosystem richer, more flexible, and more valuable for drivers. Formalizing developer access, establishing practical community APIs, or simply creating a direct line of communication would benefit everyone. If anyone on the VW Digital, CARIAD, or Connected Mobility teams is listening: reach out to us (reach out to me or Robin). Let’s sit down, talk through security, regulatory constraints, and technical realities, and build a collaborative bridge instead of playing another round of cat-and-mouse. FYI @robinostlund, @andig, @balloob, @frenck
GitHub2mo agoToolDev
Apple App Store links redirect incorrectly on desktop PCs
Users without phones or in a 'phoneless phase' get stuck with mobile App Store redirects when trying to access apps on PC, causing major friction in software discovery.
X1mo agoToolDev
Open Source Jira Replacement for Teams
Dev teams frustrated with Jira's complexity and cost seek lightweight open-source project management. A simpler, self-hosted alternative with kanban/agile features could serve budget-conscious or privacy-focused teams. [Google Search suggestion]
Google Trends1mo agoToolDevUS
Sourcing specific custom game icons not available on standard asset sites
Game developers need recommendations for unique icons (e.g., bomb, pumpkin, rocket) that aren't found on platforms like itch.io.
X1mo agoOtherDev
Twilio provides poor developer experience for simple SMS/WhatsApp setup
Businesses and developers find Twilio overly complex and frustrating for basic SMS/WhatsApp configuration, often abandoning it for alternatives like Meta, with a clear need for simpler, user-friendly services.
X1mo agoToolDev
Lack of authentic, unfiltered content on real challenges of building in public for Brazilian developers
Brazilian devs and builders lack platforms for sharing genuine pains, challenges, victories, and learnings without polished stage-talk, leading to isolation and missed peer learning opportunities in the #bolhadev community.
X2mo agoOtherDev
Building in public content lacks real outcomes and results, reducing engagement
Builders post process updates, code snippets, or motivational quotes without showing tangible results or milestones, making the content unengaging since audiences want proof of success rather than journey narration.
X4mo agoOtherDev
Manually converting Python code to C for a translation tool
I've been working on my Translation Tool been slowly converting it away from Python ... instead of me manually doing conversion research into C
X1mo agoToolDev
Unified dashboard for monitoring multiple coding AI agents
Developers using tools like Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor need a single desktop app to view and manage all their coding agents simultaneously in one interface.
X2mo agoToolDev
Difficulty converting CAD data to usable SDS meshes for 3D modeling
3D artists and developers struggle to efficiently import and convert CAD data into SDS (subdivision surface) meshes that are immediately usable in modeling software, leading to manual rework and lost time.
X1mo agoToolDev