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Show HN: Transcribe Any YouTube Video – Fast Caption Extraction

https://youtubetotranscript.org/

I built a free tool that transcribes ANY YouTube video in seconds.*The Problem:* Most YouTube transcript tools only work with videos that have captions. But what about videos without captions? You're out of luck.*The Solution:* Our tool uses a smart approach that works with 100% of YouTube videos: - *Fast*: Videos with captions transcribed in seconds - *Universal*: Videos without captions? We...

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Show HN: Translating dog behaviors into human language using AI

https://dogtranslator.org/

Hey HN, I made a tool to help dog owners understand what their pets are trying to communicate.The problem: Most people can't read dog body language well. A wagging tail doesn't always mean happy, tucked ears can signal many things.My approach: 1. Rule engine scans for keywords (tail, ears, pacing) → instant interpretation 2. AI layer (Pollinations) adds emotional context and actionable tips 3....

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Ask HN: What's the most interesting free API you've discovered?

I've been exploring "no-auth" APIs lately - services you can call directly from the browser without registration, API keys, or credit cards.It's surprising how many useful ones are out there. A few I've found:- dog.ceo/dog-api - Random dog images (surprisingly well-maintained) - ipify.org - Get client IP in one line - open-meteo.com - Weather data, no limits - randomuser.me - Fake user data...

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Show HN: AI-powered video analysis tool that generates 800 word content prompts

https://video2prompt.org

Hey HN! I've built Video-2-Prompt, an AI tool that converts videos into detailed content prompts.*What it does:* - Analyzes videos (MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM) and platform URLs (YouTube, TikTok) - Generates 600-800 word professional analysis reports - Provides insights on engagement factors and content strategy*Key Features:* - Multi-AI integration with intelligent fallback - Deep analysis mode for...

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Re:Block Blast Solver – AI-powered puzzle game solution tool on Wednesday December 25, 2024 @07:25AM (#42508474)
Dear leugim, our algprithm is different and more accurate.
Re:Block Blast Solver – AI-powered puzzle game solution tool on Wednesday December 04, 2024 @10:55AM (#42318697)
Block Blast Solver is a web-based tool I built that uses computer vision and AI to solve puzzle game challenges. It analyzes screenshots in real-time (<100ms) and provides optimal move sequences.

Technical highlights: - Browser-based image processing - Pattern recognition algorithms - Move optimization engine - Chain reaction prediction - Multiple solution paths

Key metrics: - 100K+ daily users - 99.9% accuracy rate - <100ms response time - Zero installation required

The solver runs entirely in the browser, processing everything client-side for privacy. It uses advanced pattern recognition to identify game states and calculate optimal moves based on various strategies (max score, quickest clear, chain reactions).

Looking for feedback from the HN community, especially on the technical implementation and potential improvements.

Demo: [Block Blast Solver](https://blockblastsolver.app/)

Ask HN: What's the most creative 'useless' program you've ever written?

I recently came across the concept of "useless" programs - pieces of code that serve no practical purpose but are fun, creative, or challenging to write. These could be anything from elaborate ASCII art generators to programs that solve imaginary problems. I'm curious to hear about the most interesting or creative "useless" programs the HN community has written. What was your motivation? What...

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