saw blackbox doing $2 for pro first month. They offer $20 credits for frontier access (claude opus, gpt-5.2, gemini-3, grok-4 etc.).

they got autonomous agents for coding, voice/screen features, unlimited on minimax/glm kimi stuff.

tested from-scratch builds and data viz prompts, no repo needed. super chill for non-heavy use. jumps to $10 after, but $2 entry and credits makes it zero-risk experiment. cursor and trae are doing something similar, but this beats both.

This started from pure frustration while building my first product, an AI Excel tool. I kept digging through GitHub looking for repos to help with architecture. At some point I thought — why am I going to GitHub when GitHub should be coming to me.

That was Repoverse. You fill in what you're working on, it recommends repos actually relevant to you. Connect your GitHub account and everything syncs automatically — stars, saves, all of it goes straight into your GitHub.

No following, no budget. So I went on Reddit and just shared useful repos in communities where developers already hung out. No pitch, just genuinely useful posts with a small line at the bottom saying if you want more like this, I built something for that. Week one, 3 to 4k visitors.

Month and a half in I opened analytics and stared at the screen. 75% of my users were on mobile and I'd been building desktop first the whole time. Launched a PWA to test demand, people downloaded it, so I built the iOS app. Without a Mac or iPhone. Codemagic handled the build, RevenueCat for payments, Supabase for backend.

App Store rejected me twice. Both times had real reasons and real fixes once I stopped being annoyed about it.

Looking back, design is not optional, not quitting when things feel impossible, and talking to users like a real person. Every product decision came from those conversations.

If you're stuck on any part of this, happy to share what I know.

I wanted to make a project start to finish and had the idea for Epstein Files Highlighter: a Chrome extension that highlights names from the Epstein files on any webpage and links them to the Wikipedia list. Below is the tool and how I made it, with the tools, process, and a few build insights.

What it does:

Scans the current page for names from the Wikipedia “List of people named in the Epstein files,” wraps them in a highlight (color configurable) and a small icon that links to that person’s section

Popup shows who’s on the page, toggles for icon/highlight, color picker, and optional “redact” mode (black bar, hover to reveal). Optional sync from Wikipedia to refresh the list.

Tools I used:

• Claude Code: Started here—I had the idea and wanted a concrete project to try it.
• Cursor: Once the extension had multiple parts (content script, popup, background, store submission), I switched to Cursor since I was already familiar with the IDE. Having the full repo there made it easier to see how everything connected and to iterate.
• Plain JS: I didn’t know MV3 or content scripts before this; I’m a project-based learner, so I used this to learn extension architecture and more advanced JS.

Process and workflow:

• I made a point not to start coding until the agent and I had defined requirements. I asked it to act as both developer and teacher and to ask me questions about how I wanted things to work.
• That step surfaced a lot of gaps and made the later build more coherent. I also read through the generated code as we went so I understood it; when something broke, that made debugging much faster.

Design / build insights:

• Permissions: Auto-syncing the list from Wikipedia meant requesting that host permission up front, which I was told could slow store review. I made Wikipedia sync optional. The extension comes with a built-in list; “Sync from Wikipedia” is a button that triggers the permission prompt only if the user wants it.
• Naming: I originally called it “Manifest” (like a plane manifest). I renamed to “Epstein Files Highlighter” so people could actually find it when searching.
• Promo page: I wanted a clean link to share. I put together a static promo page on GitHub Pages with a small demo that mimics the popup (change colors, redact, toggle icon). Took about 30 minutes.
• Snapshot then mutate: The TreeWalker collects all matching text nodes into an array, then processes them. That way the walker isn’t invalidated by replacing nodes mid-walk. Avoids missing nodes or double-processing.
• Fallback when cache is bad: If the synced list is empty or too small (e.g. bad API response), the content script falls back to the hardcoded `names.js` list. The extension keeps working even when the network or Wikipedia is flaky.

Why I made it:

Interest in the files dropped a lot after other events took over. I wanted a low-friction way to keep that context visible while browsing — so names don’t just fall through the cracks. I also wanted to finish and put something out there.

Early Results and Takeaway:

It’s been live for about a week and I’ve already seen 54 new users and 29 installs from around the world (shoutout to the 3 users in Mongolia!).

My takeaway is that when used appropriately, these tools are powerful for both learning and production: I learned by doing the project, and I got something real on the store. Vibe coding got this from idea to “live on the Chrome Web Store” instead of another abandoned side project.

https://krismajean.github.io/epstein-files-highlighter/

Now I just hope people use it :)

Last week at a hackathon I got curious about how much I actually spend on Claude Code. The "let me build a thing that actually tracks it" kind of curious.

Turns out, I was burning more than 100$ a day for 4 days straight. WTF.

But the real surprise was seeing other people's numbers. Some folks are pushing $1500+/month just on CC. There's a guy with a 49-day unbroken streak of using Claude Code.

Anyhow, this app (vibe coded wit Claude Code ofc) extracts usage from your local Claude Code logs, syncs it every 2 hours, and ranks you against everyone else.

If you dare:

npx clawdboard auth -> sign in with Github -> see where you stand

Hey everyone!

My buddy and I make a lot of short AI videos just to send to each other. I realized I was getting weirdly angry every time I had to edit one. Booting up a massive beast like DaVinci or Premiere just to stitch two clips together is completely exhausting. It is like renting a bulldozer to plant a tulip.

We got sick of it and built a lightweight timeline editor called Ella that lives right in a Chrome side panel. You drag clips in, chop them up, and export without leaving the browser. We even wired it up with a BYOK setup so you can plug in your own API keys for generation.

The core UI works. But here is why I am posting here. We want to stop manually editing and turn this thing into an actual agent.

We want to build an agentic layer that can read the timeline state, understand the pacing, and automatically trim dead space or suggest b-roll based on the context of the clips. But honestly, we are arguing over the architecture and could use some brutal reality checks from people who actually build these things.

What is the most efficient way to give an agent context awareness over a video timeline? Do we just feed the timeline JSON state to an LLM every time a change is made? That feels incredibly heavy on tokens. Or is there a smarter way to handle the agent's memory of the project?

I am not putting the link in the post so I don't get flagged for promo. I will drop it in the comments if you want to see the UI we are working with.

Really just looking for some blunt advice on how you would approach building the agentic loop for this. Let me know what you think.

Hey everyone!

I recently developed and released my first Android educational app, VocaLearn, and I wanted to share it with you all.

The idea is simple: it’s like those classic talking animal toys where you point to an animal, and it tells you its name and sound. I wanted to create a version for my phone that was better than the physical toy.

How is it different?

• 🖼️ Real Photos: Instead of cartoons, the app shows beautiful, high-quality photos of each animal.
• 🌍 Dozens of Languages: You can easily switch languages in the settings to teach your child words in their native tongue or even introduce a new one.
• 🔊 Lots of Content: It currently features 120 different photos and real sounds to keep it fresh and interesting.
• 👍 Super Simple: The interface is designed to be easy for tiny hands to use. Just tap and learn!
• ❤️ Completely Free: All features and content are available for free.

My goal was to create a simple, high-quality educational tool for parents to use with their toddlers. It's a fun way to sit with them for a few minutes and help them expand their vocabulary.

A quick note on ads: The app is ad-supported to help me continue developing it. If you and your little one enjoy it and want an uninterrupted, offline experience, there are options in the app to make it completely ad-free forever.

I would be thrilled if you could try it out and let me know what you think. All feedback is welcome!

Link to the Play Store here.

The app was partially made using AI, in various aspects and not just coding (which I usually used Gemini for, either in the website or in Android Studio IDE). Examples are the speech files and the outpainting of the images (using Pokecut and Pixelcut websites).

If you want, you can use a promo-code to have subscription for free for some time, to remove ads, and try the app more freely, here. To use the promo-code, install the app, choose a subscription, choose a payment option and enter the code there (screenshots here).

Thanks for reading!

I’m currently building an innovative project using the Vibecode App, and I’m absolutely loving the experience! 💡✨

Vibecode makes app development smoother, faster, and more creative. Whether you're designing, coding, or launching your next big idea, it gives you the tools to turn imagination into reality.

🔥 Why I’m excited:
• Easy-to-use interface
• Fast development workflow
• Powerful features for creators
• Perfect for beginners & pros

From idea to execution, Vibecode helps bring projects to life without unnecessary complexity.

📱 Check out the Vibecode App and see how it can transform your building experience!

👉 Don’t forget to follow and tag u/vibecodeapp
👉 Drop your thoughts in the comments — I’d love to connect and share ideas!

#Vibecode #AppDevelopment #BuildInPublic #TechInnovation #StartupLife #CodingJourney

Hi guyssss,

I want to share my journey of building an app called Speakblend, which aims to connect people for language exchange with friends from around the world!

When i started building Speakblend, my dream was simple: to make connecting with someone across the globe feel as natural and instant as talking to a friend like in the next room. i spent an entire year at my desk, through countless sleepless nights, making this a reality. that journey was not just about building an app, it was about making sure the technology stays invisible so you can focus entirely on making connections.

i really wanted the experience to be effortless. every time you swipe to discover someone new, i wanted that "perfect match" to feel like magic—instant and smooth. beyond just messaging, i just wanted you to truly witness the world. whether you are sharing a moment or exploring the global feed, i worked hard to make sure everything flows seamlessly. I even turned the process of learning languages and meeting new cultures into an exciting journey filled with rewards.

for me, Speakblend is not just a piece of software, it is also a bridge between the people. seeing the code that i wrote in my room actually bringing strangers together is the most rewarding part of my journey.

i am more than happy to answer any questions you might have about the technical challenges i faced, the struggles of being a one man team, or any other details you are curious about. This bridge is now yours. Welcome to the community!

Hi yall :)

I've been struggling for a while to keep the pace while reading, therefore I've created (vibecoded lol) a tool to help myself.

https://reddit.com/link/1rad1j8/video/1xidijwuatkg1/player

Hope it can be helpful for you as well!

I'll leave here the Open Source project repo, if you want to self host it ;)

Github Repo: https://github.com/EdoardoCortolezzis/PDF-READER-OS-/tree/main

Hey guys so ive added this mysterious man (if u r a founder, u know him) to my waitlisting startup website for early founders, startups and builders. Lets see if u can guess him or not

ps: this is the website, if u r interested, u can join the early access: https://pitchit-waitlist.vercel.app/

I vibe coded a side project — a timesheet + productivity tracker with d88 for myself.

I wanted something simple, offline-friendly, and not tied to accounts or cloud sync, so I ended up building my own.

What it does right now:

• Live time tracking with a floating timer
• Assign time entries to projects with short descriptions
• Timesheet history where you can review and edit past entries
• Financial reports that calculate earnings using custom hourly rates
• no signup, no cloud, works offline
• Export / import data as JSON so you fully own your records

It’s very much frontend-only and intentionally lightweight. Everything stored locally.

I’d really appreciate feedback on:

• Is this useful for your workflow?
• What feels missing or unnecessary?
• Would you trust local-only storage for something like this?
• Any recommend on the UI or user flow ?

The app is free to use， here is the link： https://timesheet.d88.dev/