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The text plugin alone seems like it could be a whole standalone product. Offline first seems to be getting more and more interest. Pretty cool. Dropbox + git for non-tech users. I dig that idea.
Re:Master the Zen of the Zod Brand on Wednesday October 25, 2023 @05:29PM (#38018642)
A funny title and concept: "branded javascript objects". But looks like a pretty handy JS library.
Re:Ask HN: Why Does Substack Not Have a Writing App? on Thursday September 21, 2023 @10:22PM (#37607137)
I have a Hugo blog and I wish the experience for writing on my phone was better. I need a git client and a markdown editor to publish. Not streamlined, but it’s free.

I agree that it would make sense for substack to provide a good way to write from your phone.

Re:Unlimited Kagi searches for $10 per month on Thursday September 21, 2023 @09:51PM (#37606940)
I love anything that gets me off Google products. I’m using plausible analytics now too. This looks cool!
Thank you. This is helpful.
https://zed.brimdata.io

Reinventing data storage

Fully typed, no schemas.

Re:Documentation isn’t the best place to be DRY on Saturday August 05, 2023 @10:46AM (#37012524)
I think it’s easy to change a few duplicated instances. It just depends on how often they change. Once a year? Easy. Once a week? Not fun.
Re:The Screwed-O-Meter on Sunday July 30, 2023 @10:13PM (#36938115)
Convincing. Maybe I’ll try it for a while. Any tools you prefer or is it built in to the browser?
Re:The Screwed-O-Meter on Sunday July 30, 2023 @10:10PM (#36938103)
Classic
Wow, brutal! “And all the stones carried by one horse, Bassey.”
Re:Ffmprovisr – Making FFmpeg Easier on Sunday July 30, 2023 @09:28AM (#36930966)
All Ive ever wanted was to convert mp4 to gif.
Re:The World’s Largest Wind Turbine Has Been Switched On on Saturday July 29, 2023 @01:32PM (#36922512)
Giant turbines out in the ocean with regular gales and storms. That must be a massive challenge to construct.
Yes, you're right. I will update.

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