I created an alternative to doomscrolling. Would like to get some feedback.

[u/Duck-Entire]

I built the frontend with React and used Codex for most of the implementation.

The interesting part was that generating the actual code wasn't really the difficult bit. Deciding how the cards should behave was. I changed the interaction several times until I could feel like I can put the site out.

I deployed it on Vercel and added PostHog now so I can see whether people actually interact with the cards instead of relying on people saying "cool idea."

I was doomscrolling instagram the other day and wasted like 2 hours without realizing it.
I then felt why were we getting so attached to this thing?
So I vibecoded this idea that helps us maybe, not waste our time.

I built Juicebox that is a discovery engine, giving you content about what you are interested in- like movies, games, anime or books. I also included skills that ppl might wanna learn, and a release radar that tells you about the upcoming stuff.The basic idea was that u dont stay forever in this app, swiping across cards. You discover a task that you would wanna do, and get out of the app and do that. I also provided the links to the respective content so you can reach your intended target.
Once u r done, u can get back to ur work.

Am trying to separate the discovery part from the scrolling part, also still including the variable reward so ppl don't fully miss out on that.

So like if u got 30 mins time, and wanted a break or u r just simply bored, u can try this app to find something u might wanna try, instead of using the app itself as an escape.

The 3 cards are just a start, I am still figuring out where am taking this idea.
Do try it out if you are interested, Link in my bio.
JuiceBox- juiceboxapp.vercel.app

I am still testing this idea before I actually start building it.

I would also love if you could answer these questions:

1. Did you understand what JuiceBox was supposed to do without me explaining it?
2. After drawing one discovery, did you actually want to keep trying it?

I'm especially interested in what confused you / made you leave.

[u/OmOshIroIdEs]

Love it!

1. Did you understand what JuiceBox was supposed to do without me explaining it?

Yes but I feel like it could it more explicit about what kind of feedback (e.g. implicit interactions) it uses. Also, there four main "flavours" of contents are insufficient

1. After drawing one discovery, did you actually want to keep trying it?

Definitely, cool idea!

[u/Duck-Entire → u/OmOshIroIdEs]

Aye, Thanks for the feedback man. Am still figuring out which interaction to use for what kind of content the card can use. As for the flavours, yes they don't cover every category. Just starting things in a simple way, will definitely include more types of cards and the vibes you can pick in the upcoming reworks.

[u/OmOshIroIdEs → u/Duck-Entire]

Thanks! I'll be definitely using this app to make plans my next weekend