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Tldx – CLI tool for fast domain name discovery
a year ago
- tldx is a tool for brainstorming available domain names quickly.
- It uses keyword-based permutations with prefixes, suffixes, and TLDs to generate domain name ideas.
- Features include fast WHOIS availability checks, streaming results, and optional domain length filtering.
- Usage involves specifying keywords and flags for prefixes, suffixes, and TLDs.
- Commands include completion scripts, help, and version information.
- Flags allow for customization like maximum domain length, showing only available domains, and verbose output.
- Installation options include Homebrew for macOS/Linux and direct download from the Releases page.
- The tool is aimed at technical founders, indie hackers, and anyone needing domain name ideas.
Show HN: TinyToggle – Lightweight feature flags for devs and small teams
a year ago
- TinyToggle is a lightweight feature flag service for solo developers and indie SaaS teams.
- Allows toggling production features with a single HTTP call without redeploys.
- Simple setup: create projects & environments, define flags via dashboard, and deploy via API/CDN.
- Pricing is transparent at $9/month or $90/year, including 1M reads and 5K writes per month.
- Supports boolean, string, and number flag types with environment-scoped control.
- Offers two API keys: ApiKey for backend and ClientKey for frontend operations.
- Free sign-up available with immediate dashboard access; upgrade needed for API usage.
Show HN: String Flux – Simplify everyday string transformations for developers
a year ago
- StringFlux is a web-based tool for string transformations like JSON formatting, Base64 encoding/decoding, and more.
- It allows chaining multiple operations, similar to Unix/Linux command line pipes, for complex transformations.
- Features include transformation chains, copy selection in new editor, multiple supported operations, and intuitive UX.
- Supports operations like JSON/YAML/XML conversions, encoding/decoding, escape/unescape, security/hash functions, and case conversion.
- Includes utilities like fixing broken JSON and sharing transformation chains via links.
- Encourages user feedback for improvements.
Iconic icons to showcase your skills
a year ago
- ICONIC is a developer-focused library of bubble-shaped skill icons for GitHub READMEs, portfolios, and resumes.
- Features include light & dark theme variants, easy embedding in Markdown/HTML, and an HTML preview API with Django backend.
- Icons are available as downloadable SVGs and designed for clarity and aesthetics.
- Sample HTML snippet provided for GitHub READMEs to control size, styling, and layout.
- Repository can be cloned for contributions, with guidelines for adding new icons using Inkscape and maintaining folder structure.
OpenRewrite
a year ago
- OpenRewrite is an open-source automated refactoring ecosystem for source code.
- It uses Lossless Semantic Trees (LSTs) to represent and modify source code.
- OpenRewrite provides prepackaged refactoring recipes for framework migrations, security fixes, and stylistic consistency.
- Supported by build tool plugins like Gradle and Maven for single-repository refactoring.
- Originally focused on Java, but expanding to other languages and frameworks.
- Moderne is a commercial platform that enhances OpenRewrite for large-scale refactoring across multiple repositories.
- OpenRewrite community is active, offering support via Slack, Discord, and YouTube.
- Quickstart guides and recipe development resources are available for new users.
Darklang Goes Open Source
a year ago
- Darklang has open-sourced all repositories under the Apache License 2.0.
- Initially, Darklang was source-available due to its unique hosted-only architecture and business model.
- Three key shifts led to the decision to open source: product maturity, local-first development, and new business opportunities.
- Open source aligns with Darklang's philosophy of democratizing programming and ensures platform persistence.
- Darklang now supports local development via CLI and deployment to various environments.
- Open questions remain about licensing in the Darklang ecosystem, especially concerning package management.
Show HN: Vet – A tool for safely running remote shell scripts
10 months ago
- Piping scripts directly to bash is risky and can lead to executing malicious or partial scripts.
- vet provides a secure workflow to inspect and approve remote scripts before execution.
- Features of vet include fetching scripts, diffing changes, linting with shellcheck, and requiring explicit approval.
- Example usage: vet https://example.com/install.sh replaces the unsafe curl | bash pattern.
- Install vet by running: curl -sL https://getvet.sh | sh.
Show HN: Clai - Vendor agnostic Claude Code/Gemini CLI written in Go
10 months ago
- clai is a command line context-feeder for AI tasks, pronounced like 'cli' in 'climate'.
- Features include MCP client support, vendor agnosticism, conversation management, rate limit circumvention, profiles for customized workflows, and Unix-like functionality.
- Supports multiple vendors like OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, Deepseek, Novita AI, and Ollama with specific API keys and model formats.
- Installation can be done via 'go install' or a setup script, with usage guidance available through 'clai help' or examples.
- Recommendation to install Glow for formatted markdown output in text responses.
Show HN: Flint – Write code your way while ensuring remote consistency
10 months ago
- Flint allows developers to maintain personal coding styles locally while ensuring remote codebase consistency.
- Integrates with Git to automatically format code during pull and push operations, reducing formatting-related commits.
- Installation involves using npm to install Flint and initializing it in your project.
- Optional Git wrapper can be added to shell configuration for seamless Flint integration with Git commands.
- Flint uses a configuration file (flint.config.json) to specify local and remote formatting commands.
- Supports manual command execution and can act as a Git alternative for commands.
- Flint is in alpha, encourages contributions, and is written in Bash for adaptability.
semgrep: Lightweight static analysis for many languages
10 months ago
- Semgrep is a fast, open-source, static analysis tool for code, supporting 30+ languages.
- Semgrep Community Edition has limitations in security contexts; the Semgrep AppSec Platform is recommended for security purposes.
- Semgrep AppSec Platform offers improved analysis, AI post-processing, and customizable policies.
- Semgrep supports local analysis, with code never uploaded by default.
- Semgrep Code supports over 30 languages, and Semgrep Supply Chain supports 12 languages across 15 package managers.
- New users are recommended to start with the Semgrep AppSec Platform for a visual interface and demo project.
- Semgrep CLI can be installed via Homebrew, pip, or Docker, and includes features like Semgrep Supply Chain and Pro rules.
- The Semgrep ecosystem includes Community Edition, AppSec Platform, Code (SAST), Supply Chain (SSC), Secrets scanning, and Assistant (AI).
- Semgrep rules resemble the code being analyzed, avoiding complex syntax trees or DSLs.
- Semgrep is used by companies like GitLab, Dropbox, and Slack, and is developed by Semgrep, Inc.
Diffsitter – A Tree-sitter based AST difftool to get meaningful semantic diffs
10 months ago
- diffsitter is a work in progress tool for creating semantically meaningful diffs by comparing ASTs instead of text content.
- It uses tree-sitter parsers, supporting languages like Bash, C#, C++, CSS, Go, Java, OCaml, PHP, Python, Ruby, Rust, Typescript/TSX, and HCL.
- diffsitter ignores formatting differences, focusing on meaningful changes in code structure.
- Features include configurable node filtering, extensive logging, and terminal-aware formatting.
- Installation options include building from source with cargo, using Homebrew, Alpine Linux packages, or Docker.
- Configuration is done via a JSON5 file, with options to override dynamic library paths for tree-sitter grammars.
- Supports generating shell completion scripts for Bash, Zsh, Fish, Elvish, and Powershell.
- Contributions are welcome, with guidelines provided in CONTRIBUTING.md.
Infisical (YC W23) Is Hiring DevRel Engineers
10 months ago
- Infisical is hiring for a developer-focused communicator role.
- The role involves technical storytelling and content creation across various platforms.
- Candidates should be passionate about developer tools, security infrastructure, and developer experience.
- The position requires collaboration with engineering and marketing teams.
- Infisical is an open-source secrets management platform used by tens of thousands of developers.
- The company has raised $19M from investors like Y Combinator, Google, and Elad Gil.
- Infisical helps manage over 1.5 billion secrets monthly, including credentials and certificates.
- The team has experience from companies like Figma, AWS, and Red Hat.
- Benefits include competitive compensation, equity options, and remote work flexibility.
- Infisical aims to make security easier for developers, starting with secrets management.
Show HN: DataRamen, a Fast SQL Explorer with Automatic Joins and Data Navigation
10 months ago
- DataRamen is a web GUI for MySQL and PostgreSQL designed for developers.
- First-time installation requires Node.js v22 or above.
- Install DataRamen CLI tool via npm with: npm i -g @dataramen/cli.
- Start the local server with the command: dataramen start.
- Access the app at app.dataramen.xyz in your browser.
- Features include connecting to PostgreSQL & MySQL with credentials.
- Explore schema: view tables, columns, types, and relationships.
- Query data visually without writing SQL.
- Follow relationships by clicking to expand related records.
- Insert & update data visually without syntax errors.
- Save queries for later use.
- Option to write and run raw SQL anytime.
Show HN: Portia – A stateful Crew AI alternative, with auth and 1000 tools
10 months ago
- Online hackathon with a £500 prize is live.
- Portia AI is an open-source developer framework for agentic workflows.
- Supports multi-agent deployments with customizable oversight.
- Features include PlanBuilder, ExecutionHook, and tool support like MCP.
- Authentication for API and web agents with seamless credential handling.
- Production-ready with features like EndUser attribution and LLM flexibility.
- Installation involves Python SDK, LLM API key setup, and validation.
- Examples include scheduling meetings and handling customer refunds via Stripe.
- Community engagement through Discord, YouTube, Product Hunt, and contributions.
- Feedback and suggestions are encouraged via Discord.
Wait a minute – developers who use GenAI tools are slower?
10 months ago
- AI chatbots and genAI tools are not as helpful as claimed, despite boosting companies like Nvidia and Grok.
- A study by METR found that experienced developers using genAI tools took 19% longer to complete tasks compared to those not using AI.
- Developers spent extra time prompting AI, reviewing generated code, and fixing errors, including security vulnerabilities.
- Google's 2024 DORA study found genAI coding tools increased code review speed but resulted in poor-quality code needing fixes.
- AI-generated code often requires significant cleanup, making developers question its efficiency.
- Vibe coding with AI produces developers who struggle to debug or maintain AI-generated code.
- GenAI is causing issues in writing and other fields, with more error-ridden content being produced.
- GenAI should be seen as an aid, not a replacement for real expertise.
Show HN: Context42 – capture your coding style from across your projects
9 months ago
- Context42 is a tool that generates custom style guides for your codebase by analyzing existing patterns.
- It recursively discovers code files, groups them by language, and uses Google Gemini to analyze patterns.
- Generates style guides (e.g., py.md, ts.md, go.md) based on your actual code.
- Supports CLI commands for directory analysis, custom output locations, and concurrency settings.
- Helps make implicit style rules explicit, reducing guesswork and PR debates.
- Requires Node.js 22+ and a Gemini API key for operation.
Better Auth (YC X25) Is Hiring
9 months ago
- About Better Auth: A tiny group of engineers democratizing high-quality authentication.
- Open-source framework: One of the fastest-growing auth solutions, trusted by thousands of developers.
- High ownership: Join an early team shaping culture and making a huge impact.
- Developer experience: Deep work on auth solutions in a collaborative, low-ego environment.
- Early-stage benefits: High-growth company with generous equity and fully remote work.
- Compensation: $140k–$200k USD based on experience.
- Values: Agentic people, strong opinions, open discussion, and humility to change direction.
- Projects: Own projects, ship features, and grow quickly in a redefining authentication space.
Gitea Private, Fast, Reliable DevOps Platform
9 months ago
- Gitea is a self-hosted solution for teams and developers, offering high efficiency and easy operations from planning to production.
- It provides universal compatibility and flexible deployment options for application development and deployment.
- Features a powerful built-in CI/CD system, Gitea Actions, with near compatibility to GitHub Actions.
- Supports versatile integrations to boost workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with thousands of professionals.
- Offers pricing plans suitable for teams of all sizes, including dedicated support and infrastructure.
- Pricing starts at $9.5 to $19 per user/month with a 1-year commitment required for online payments.
- Provides a 30-day free trial and options to contact sales.
- Includes a newsletter sign-up with a commitment to data privacy as per their privacy policy.
Depot (YC W23) Is Hiring a Technical Content Writer (Remote)
9 months ago
- Depot is a build performance and developer productivity platform that accelerates software builds.
- The company is looking for a technical content writer to help scale educational content and communicate their story effectively.
- Depot's platform speeds up container builds, GitHub Actions, Bazel, and Gradle builds, saving teams years of build time.
- The role involves creating clear documentation and technical content to help developers understand Depot's value.
- Depot is a fully remote, globally distributed team focused on iteration speed and technical depth.
- The company was founded by developers frustrated with slow build performance, aiming to eliminate this bottleneck.
- Slow builds hinder innovation, waste time, and reduce developer happiness and productivity.
- Depot's mission is to relentlessly accelerate software development by improving build speeds.
High-Performance Shell Kit
9 months ago
- Developers face issues with slow and bloated command-line shells.
- Popular frameworks like Oh My Zsh cause startup delays and complexity.
- Users must choose between poor performance or manual configuration.
- A high-performance shell kit offers a pre-configured, lightweight solution.
- Includes best-in-class tools for prompt customization, fuzzy search, and auto-suggestions.
- Provides a fast, powerful, and ready-to-use terminal experience.
- Eliminates bloat and manual setup hassle with a simple installer.

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#developer-tools

Tldx – CLI tool for fast domain name discovery

Show HN: TinyToggle – Lightweight feature flags for devs and small teams

Show HN: String Flux – Simplify everyday string transformations for developers

Iconic icons to showcase your skills

OpenRewrite

Darklang Goes Open Source

Show HN: Vet – A tool for safely running remote shell scripts

Show HN: Clai - Vendor agnostic Claude Code/Gemini CLI written in Go

Show HN: Flint – Write code your way while ensuring remote consistency

semgrep: Lightweight static analysis for many languages

Diffsitter – A Tree-sitter based AST difftool to get meaningful semantic diffs

Infisical (YC W23) Is Hiring DevRel Engineers

Show HN: DataRamen, a Fast SQL Explorer with Automatic Joins and Data Navigation

Show HN: Portia – A stateful Crew AI alternative, with auth and 1000 tools

Wait a minute – developers who use GenAI tools are slower?

Show HN: Context42 – capture your coding style from across your projects

Better Auth (YC X25) Is Hiring

Gitea Private, Fast, Reliable DevOps Platform

Depot (YC W23) Is Hiring a Technical Content Writer (Remote)

High-Performance Shell Kit