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StartupWiki – A Free Alternative to Crunchbase
I've been building StartupWiki, a free startup database designed to make it easier to discover and research companies.The original motivation was frustration with how difficult it can be to find information on early-stage startups. Most databases need accounts, or subscriptions, ro just feel too cluttered. I wanted a website that felt like Wikipedia, no accounts, no subscriptions, no weird metrics, just go in, the info is on the page.The project is still very early, but currently includes:Startup profiles Search and filtering Company categorization Public API (in progress)I'm especially interested in feedback on:What information you look for when researching startups Features missing from existing startup databases API use casesI'd love to hear feedback.
Hacker News4mo agoToolDev
Manual copy-paste of AI responses between web chat and other tools
Developers and AI users waste time copying responses from web-based AI chats into other applications like coding tools for implementation.
X4mo agoToolDev
Computer Performance Optimization Assistant
Frustration with slow/problematic computers is widespread but solutions are fragmented. A tool diagnosing performance issues, recommending fixes, and preventing problems could serve DIY users avoiding expensive IT services. [Google Search suggestion]
Google Trends4mo agoToolDevUS
Blockchain transaction signing apps force terrible UX or security risks
Developers building games, loyalty platforms, and automated payment apps on blockchain must either require users to manually sign every transaction (terrible UX) or hold keys insecurely, blocking great product shipping.
X4mo agoToolDev
Favorite text heavy blogs that are a joy to read?
After ten years I’m working on a redesign of my personal tech blog. I want to look at some other blogs with good modern design. Of course searching for ‘well designed blogs’ or ‘webdesign 2026’ brings up endless marketing listicles. Even after wading through the crap, the advice is focused on advertising and product centric sites, not prose heavy sites with good typography.So my question to you is: What are some of your favorite text heavy blogs that are a joy to read?I don’t mean the content (though that helps too), but rather sites where the actual experience of reading is pleasant. Think: good fonts, sticky headers (or not), well formatted code snippets, and responsive images. Slide in navbars vs inline table of contents.Thanks, - j
Hacker News4mo agoToolDev
OTP verification friction blocking automation workflows
Developers and builders frequently hit walls when trying to automate processes because of manual OTP/auth steps that prevent full end-to-end automation in tools and scripts.
X4mo agoToolDev
Manual information lookup in restricted secure facilities
Employees in high-security environments like DRDO interns cannot use devices and must manually open physical books to verify information, wasting significant time that could be saved with local offline digital tools.
X4mo agoToolDev
Lightweight Task queue on Erlang/OTP, SQLite-backed, no overengineering
Setting up Kafka or such enterprise oriented software with their clusters or dedicated servers is heavy and bothering enough that most small teams or indie hackers skip it entirely and making compromise to use in-memory queues.I wanted something in between: a persistent queue that is simple to run (one binary, which makes one sqlite db), gets real fault isolation and crash recovery due to Elixir, easy to inspect (open ezra.db in any SQLite browser and see every task), and requires no new client library - it speaks the Redis Streams wire protocol, so any Redis client in any language just works out of the box.Very short demo video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLYyD3DVWmE]
Hacker News4mo agoToolDev
Premium done-for-you tech implementation services
Users prefer paying significantly more for fully managed, hand-held services with 24/7 support rather than self-implementing tools.
X1y agoOtherDev
Vibe Coding Best Practices Guide
Educational framework documenting vibe coding patterns, guardrails, and real-world outcomes in finance and enterprise settings. Addresses emerging demand as teams experiment with intuition-driven AI coding. [Trending: "vibe coding" with 200+ searches in GB]
Google Trends4mo agoArticleDevGB
Claude AI Session Manager
Unified dashboard to manage, switch, and organize multiple Claude code sessions with context preservation and session history. Avoids token waste and improves dev workflow. [Google Search suggestion]
Google Trends4mo agoToolDevUS
Xbox/Gaming Network Status Dashboard
Real-time status monitoring tool for Xbox Live and other gaming network outages. Players need quick, reliable information during service disruptions to check if issues are widespread or local. [Trending: "xbox down" with 200+ searches in GB]
Google Trends4mo agoToolDevGB
AI coding agents hallucinate icon names and libraries
AI coding agents like Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf frequently hallucinate icon names or libraries when generating code, leading to broken or incorrect implementations that require manual fixes.
X4mo agoToolDev
Mobile app developers struggle with declining app store ratings
App ratings drop over time because unhappy users leave negative reviews while satisfied users rarely review, damaging visibility and revenue.
X7mo agoToolDev
Local expert assistance for IT and eSIM system setup in Johannesburg
Individuals and businesses in Johannesburg need specialized help with IT infrastructure and eSIM systems but lack access to trusted local experts, creating delays and technical barriers.
X4mo agoOtherDev
High cost of AI API credits for early-stage indie SaaS builders
Indie developers shipping SaaS products often run out of free or low-cost AI credits (like Vertex AI) before generating revenue, making it impossible to continue development or testing without personal financial strain.
X4mo agoToolDev
Solo developers lack support and feel overwhelmed building alone
Indie hackers working solo on products get deep into technical pipelines but have no time or bandwidth for marketing/socials, leading to burnout and desire for co-founders.
X4mo agoOtherDev
New mobile apps are invisible in app stores without initial reviews
Apps with fewer than 50 ratings get no algorithmic trust, making ASO ineffective and preventing visibility or ranking against established competitors from day one.
X4mo agoToolDev