Show HN: New Ensō – first public beta
10 months ago
- #software-update
- #accessibility
- #privacy
- New version of Ensō (Occult Vampire Keanu) available for public testing.
- Focus on removing distractions and polishing the app rather than adding new features.
- Simplified, more accessible UI with most UI moved to the application menu bar.
- 5½ accessibility-friendly themes for different lighting conditions and screen types.
- New Coffeeshop Mode™ to conceal text while typing in public places.
- Smaller accessibility improvements like toggle autocorrect and control text size.
- New, polished text rendering engine for better typography and fluid writing experience.
- AppStore by default for easier distribution, with Gumroad as a backup.
- No analytics or personalization in this version, focusing on privacy and simplicity.
- Plans for RTL language support in the next test build.
- Future ideas include Windows/Linux support, Quick Save, and Toybox for experimental tools.
- Development approach involves daily work in small chunks, focusing on interplay between features.
- Lessons learned include the maturity of Tauri and the complexity of building a theme switcher.
- Commitment to keeping the free web version of Ensō available.