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Re: on Tuesday March 03, 2026 @08:04AM (#47231691)
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Re: on Friday February 06, 2026 @09:37PM (#46920787)

  Tired of managing skills separately for Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and Opencode? 

  Skills Manager unifies them all. Write your skill once, and we handle the symlinking so it works
  everywhere.

   Key Features:
  •  Write Once, Run Anywhere: Centralized skill management via symlinks
  •  Modern Stack: Built with Tauri 2.0, React 19 & Tailwind 4
  •  Multi-Tool Support: Seamlessly works with Claude Code & others
  •  Sleek UI: Dark mode, Monaco Editor integration, and more

  Open source and ready to ship. Star it now! 
  https://github.com/jiweiyeah/Skills-Manager

  #AI #ClaudeCode #Tauri #OpenSource #DevTools #React19

Show HN: Linky – AI-powered link submission that adapts to any website

https://github.com/jiweiyeah/linky-ai

Hey HN, I built Linky because I was frustrated with traditional SEO tools that only work with fixed website lists and break whenever sites update their layouts. **The Problem:** - Traditional tools have fixed lists of 500-2000 sites - They break when websites change their HTML - They use robotic patterns that are easily detected **My Solution:** Linky uses AI (Claude/OpenAI...

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Show HN: GuardSSL-Open Source SSL Certificate Monitoring Tool

https://guardssl.info

GuardSSL - Open Source SSL Certificate Monitoring Tool with Status Page and Badge Embedding I built GuardSSL, a modern SSL certificate monitoring and checking tool focused on helping developers and ops teams avoid service disruptions caused by expired certificates. Key Features: - Real-time certificate checking - Get detailed certificate info instantly (validity, issuer,...

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A free web-based AI chat tool leveraging Puter

I've set up a free web-based AI chat tool leveraging Puter. It supports all popular models including Claude, Gemini, GPT, OpenAI series, Deepseek, and Qwen. In theory, it can be used permanently for free—ideal for light users!Key features:Multiple free models: Claude (Sonnet/Opus), Gemini (2.5 Pro/Flash/Lite), GPT, Deepseek, Qwen, etc.Real-time streaming responses.Multi-turn conversation...

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Re:AI-Powered Gift Finder on Monday August 11, 2025 @09:15AM (#44863725)
Many people find it difficult and time-consuming to choose personal and thoughtful gifts, often spending hours searching online only to settle for a generic option. This leads to frustration for the gift-giver and a less meaningful experience for the recipient.

A platform that uses AI to analyze a recipient's public social media profiles, stated hobbies, and personality traits can automatically generate a highly personalized list of gift ideas.This service saves time, reduces stress, and helps users discover unique products that genuinely match the recipient's interests, making gift-giving more enjoyable and impactful.

Thank you for your encouragement, I can try
Yes, it's mainly about spending money too quickly and having a weak financial awareness

28, $4k in savings, feeling stuck – need some life advice

Been working for 4 years, making about $45k. After expenses, I save maybe $500/month. Looking at my pathetic savings account, feels like I'm going nowhere fast.Been thinking about quitting to start something, but honestly terrified of the risk. Also considering side hustles but no clue where to start.Saw this story yesterday on TinyIdea about someone who went from side hustle to full-time...

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Seeing a lot of posts about side hustles lately, thought I'd share my journey.

Started last year trying everything: dropshipping, print-on-demand, freelance writing, app development... first few months were basically just burning money

Things turned around in March when I started actually researching different business models systematically. Stumbled across this idea on TinyIdea about local service businesses, so I started a "errands + home services booking" thing in my neighborhood.

Now pulling in around $1.4k consistently, which covers rent and groceries at least.

Few things I learned:

1.Don't try to scale before you validate demand 2.Local services often have way less competition than online stuff 3.Word of mouth beats any paid advertising

Anyone else grinding on side projects? Would love to hear your stories.

Re:Side Hustle Launchpad on Monday August 04, 2025 @12:21AM (#44782099)
I disagree, the data sources are all from the real community, it's just that AI did the summary. It might be inspiring for some people.
Re:Side Hustle Launchpad on Sunday August 03, 2025 @12:03PM (#44777487)
Many individuals with valuable skills and passions aspire to start a side business for extra income or personal fulfillment, but are frequently stopped by overwhelming complexity.They face a daunting maze of administrative, legal, and marketing tasks without a clear starting point or a structured plan.This uncertainty about crucial first steps—like business registration, tax implications, finding clients, and pricing services—leads to inaction, leaving their entrepreneurial potential untapped and their ideas unrealized.

A centralized digital platform can solve this by providing a guided, step-by-step roadmap for launching a side hustle. This service would offer personalized checklists that break down the entire process into manageable tasks, from initial idea validation to making the first sale.It would also integrate bite-sized learning modules on essential business skills, a curated directory of necessary tools, and access to a support community, effectively demystifying entrepreneurship and empowering users to confidently turn their passion into a profitable venture.

Re:Modern Logic Puzzle Collection on Saturday August 02, 2025 @09:49AM (#44767609)
a small need I spotted on Reddit:

Fans of classic logic puzzles are often frustrated by mobile versions with dated graphics, clunky user interfaces, and a lack of modern polish. Existing apps can be buggy, confusing, and unmaintained, particularly on iOS.This spartan presentation, while praised for being free of ads and 'gamification,' fails to attract a broader audience accustomed to more visually engaging and intuitive experiences.

A significant opportunity lies in developing a premium puzzle collection app with a modern, clean UI and refined graphics. The solution would focus on a high-quality, native mobile experience, offering smooth controls without intrusive ads.By using a one-time purchase model, it would appeal to purists while its superior design and polish would attract new players, effectively monetizing a beloved but poorly presented product category.

Re:Reseller's Sourcing Assistant on Thursday July 31, 2025 @09:31AM (#44745460)
This is a very interesting app concept:

New flippers struggle to identify profitable items, unable to quickly research an item's value. This leads to bad buys or missed opportunities, making sourcing inefficient and risky for those wanting to start a reselling side hustle.

A mobile app using image recognition or barcode scanning instantly shows an item's average resale price, sales data from various marketplaces, and profit estimates.This tool enables quick, data-driven decisions on-the-go, transforming sourcing into a calculated and profitable venture.

Re:Family Finance Navigator on Thursday July 31, 2025 @12:30AM (#44742312)
I have no intention of letting it slowly turn into junk; I’m working hard to make it better. The site’s purpose is to gather the tiniest needs and faintest voices from every corner of each community, hoping to spark inspiration so someone might step up and meet those needs. There’s no guarantee anyone actually will—that part is for everyone to judge on their own.
Re:Niche Creator Monetization on Thursday July 31, 2025 @12:25AM (#44742298)
These are the needs and voices coming from various corners of the communities, for reference and inspiration
Re:Family Finance Navigator on Wednesday July 30, 2025 @09:50AM (#44734193)
A great idea that could grow into a side hustle:

Many parents, even with dual incomes, face immense financial stress from high living costs, leading to feelings of overwhelm and failure. Generic advice like 'get a side hustle' is often impractical for those who are time-poor and exhausted, creating a gap between wanting financial stability and knowing how to achieve it.

A platform tailored for parents can solve this by offering automated micro-saving tools to build emergency funds, a curated marketplace of flexible side hustles manageable in short bursts, and bite-sized financial literacy lessons. This provides a practical, step-by-step roadmap to financial independence without adding to their burden.

Re:Niche Creator Monetization on Sunday July 27, 2025 @12:59AM (#44698995)
Many talented artists and creators within specific subcultures possess a dedicated fanbase but struggle to convert their passion into a reliable income. They often juggle multiple platforms for commissions, subscriptions, and community interaction, which is inefficient and fragments their audience. Furthermore, mainstream platforms may have restrictive content policies, leaving creators in niche or adult-themed genres with limited options for monetization.

A specialized platform could solve this by offering an all-in-one monetization suite tailored for niche creators. This service would integrate portfolio hosting, commission management, tiered subscription models, and a print-on-demand merchandise storefront. By providing a single, supportive ecosystem that understands and caters to specific communities, creators can streamline their business operations, engage their audience more effectively, and build a sustainable career from their unique artistic work.

Re:High-Performance Shell Kit on Thursday July 24, 2025 @12:54PM (#44673022)
Discover one interesting money-making idea every day:

Developers often struggle with slow and bloated command-line shells. Popular frameworks like Oh My Zsh, while feature-rich, cause significant startup delays and introduce unnecessary complexity.This forces users to either endure poor performance or spend considerable time manually configuring a patchwork of individual plugins and tools to achieve a fast, productive setup.

A pre-configured, high-performance shell kit solves this by bundling a curated selection of best-in-class, lightweight tools for features like prompt customization, fuzzy search, and auto-suggestions.It provides a fast, powerful, and ready-to-use terminal experience out of the box through a simple installer and a minimal configuration, eliminating the bloat of traditional frameworks and the hassle of manual setup.

Show HN: Tiny Idea – Daily curated profitable business ideas and side hustles

https://tinyidea.net

I built Tiny Idea (https://tinyidea.net) to solve a problem I had myself – finding vetted, actionable business ideas without wading through endless generic advice.What it does:1.Curates profitable business ideas and side hustle opportunities daily 2.Each idea includes actionable steps to get started 3.Categories range from tech to local services 4.Users can bookmark favorites and engage with...

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Show HN: SearchDuo Dual-column layout for Google search

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/searchduo/mmefkafechehcpbdeddcdodhpipdfbjp

On a huge Google search results page, it's a shame to see only a single column of content—it feels like wasted space!That's why I developed SearchDuo — a Google search two-column layout enhancement tool! Now you can enable a two-column layout on Google search pages worldwide, reducing the need for endless pagination.Everyone, start using it for free today!

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