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DOM-docx – HTML to native, editable Word docs (MIT)
Hacker News3mo agoToolOther
Earth Game – An offline CLI for turning life goals into quests
Hacker News3mo agoToolOther
Runloom – Go-style coroutines for Python free-threaded
Hacker News3mo agoToolOther
Are systems ready for the first negative leap second?
It’s been 10 years since we had the last leap second and it looks like we will get the first negative one soonish. Are systems ready for that?
Hacker News3mo agoToolOther
Manual cleanup of AI-generated outputs
Developers spend time manually cleaning up AI-generated code or visuals (e.g., fireworks animations) after initial generation, including performance optimizations.
X3mo agoToolOther
Roblox Game Code Aggregator & Tracker
Players manually hunt scattered Roblox game codes across forums/sites. A tool aggregating codes, auto-notifying new drops, and tracking expiry dates solves fragmented discovery. [Trending: "gakuran codes" with 200+ searches in BR]
Google Trends3mo agoToolOtherBR
Affordable activity discovery for budget-conscious users
People struggle to find low-cost or free activities and entertainment. A tool aggregating local free events, low-cost activities, and budget-friendly entertainment options could solve decision paralysis. [Google Search suggestion]
Google Trends3mo agoToolOtherUS
Docx-CLI: agents read/edit Word docs using 1/2 the time and tokens
Hacker News3mo agoToolOther
Fortress – a stealth Chromium so your agents stop getting blocked
Hacker News3mo agoToolOther
Where are the good search engines for mathematical formulas?
Here's what I found so farapproach0.xyz : offlinesearchonmath.com : Gives irrelevant results such as p = m v when searching for F = m ahttps://search.mathweb.org/: A collection of abandoned projects and offline sites
Hacker News3mo agoToolOther
Pain of cold calling for client acquisition
Solo builders and freelancers find cold calling extremely painful and ineffective for getting clients or trials.
X4mo agoToolOther
Expensive and biased AI agent apps requiring high API costs
Users want affordable, self-managed AI agent apps for desktop or phone that avoid unsubsidized API costs and bias issues in current solutions.
X3mo agoToolOther
Grout Removal Tool Finder
Users struggle to find or afford the right tool for removing grout from tiles. A comparison/recommendation tool for grout removal equipment with DIY vs professional alternatives could save time and money. [Google Search suggestion]
Google Trends3mo agoToolOtherUS
Inkwell – An RSS reader for e-ink devices
Hacker News4mo agoToolOther
Car Sale Documentation & Pricing Assistant
Private car sellers need help with valuation, paperwork generation, and buyer vetting. A tool automating title checks, pricing research, listing templates, and negotiation guidance addresses fragmented offline process. [Google Search suggestion]
Google Trends4mo agoToolOtherUS
Pglayers – PostgreSQL extensions as stackable Docker layers
Hacker News4mo agoToolOther
ZeroFS – A log-structured filesystem for S3
Hacker News4mo agoToolOther
Searchable directory of 22k+ products from worker-owned co-ops
Hacker News4mo agoToolOther
Lack of support and transparency for unjust Instagram account bans
Users report sudden, unjust suspensions of accounts with thousands of followers, with poor support from Instagram and complaints piling up on sites like Reclame Aqui, with no effective recourse.
X4mo agoToolOther
Needle Threading Guide Tool
Interactive visual guide helping users thread needles with step-by-step instructions, close-up diagrams, and technique tips for hand sewing. Solves frustration for elderly, vision-impaired, and casual sewers. [Google Search suggestion]
Google Trends4mo agoToolOtherUS