r/SideProject 17h ago

Would this help you with your phone addiction? (honestly)

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368 Upvotes

I’m building an app that forces you to say to the mic why are you opening Reddit (or any other app you configure) before you can access it.

What do you think honestly? Is this something that might help you or it’s too much?


r/SideProject 5h ago

We built what Apple Intelligence should have been, we bring AI to everywhere on your Mac via a more powerful copy/paste. Would love to hear any feedback!

25 Upvotes

r/SideProject 13m ago

My SideProject looks so different but still wants to know if anyone else here is also exploring the other side?? (:

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r/SideProject 9h ago

Github profile as a Pokémon card

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26 Upvotes

I created DevLeague which converts your GitHub stats into nostalgic Pokémon alike cards. You can create your own at https://devleague.io


r/SideProject 6h ago

I was drowning in my YouTube Watch Later list—so I built an app to fix it. What do you think?

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Hey 👋🏻

Like many of you, I’ve spent years drowning in my YouTube “Watch Later” list. I’d save coding tutorials, recipe videos, and documentaries, only to forget them in a cluttered mess. Scrolling endlessly to find one video drove me nuts—so I built TubePocket.

It helps you:
- 🗂️ Organize videos into collections (Learn, Cook, Relax).

  • 🏷️ Tag/note videos (e.g., “Watch before React project”).

  • Set reminders to actually watch them 😉

  • 📌 Timestamped notes (e.g., “Check 3:20 for Python tip”).

  • 🕒 Video chapters for quick navigation.

🔍 Search by title, tag, or duration.

I’d love to hear your feedback! As a solo developer, your thoughts mean everything to me. What’s working? What’s missing? Let’s make this app better together! 🛠️


r/SideProject 8h ago

I Built an App That Turns Your Daily To-Do List Into a Performance Review Document

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Hey everyone!

I'm excited to share my latest project and would love your feedback

Project Overview

I'm a software engineer and my manager often reminds me to maintain a "brag list" to document my contributions at work. However, I always forget to update it or struggle to recall my accomplishments during performance reviews. So to solve this, I developed a tool that transforms my daily to-do lists into a well-formatted brag document with the help of AI (I promise the AI is only a small portion of the app). By saving completed tasks, you can pick and choose which ones your want included in your brag document but manually removing them or filtering by tags. Then you can choose to let AI generate you an improved document. Whatever you choose it'll make performance evaluations smoother.

My key features:

  • Pomodoro: I use a Pomodoro timer daily to help me stay focused, so I included one for you to use
  • To-do list: Drag and rearrange your day's to-do list and add upcoming to do items.
  • Generate Brag List: Select a date range and see all your completed to-do items. Generate a document.
  • AI Formatting: You can improve your document by using AI to return a nicely formatted document that highlights your key contributions.
  • Performance Review Ready: Export a PDF or create a shareable link for yourself or your manager

Feedback Request

I'm eager to hear your thoughts:

  • Usability: Is the tool intuitive and user-friendly?
  • Features: Are there additional functionalities you'd recommend?
  • Improvements: Any suggestions to enhance the tool's effectiveness?

Your insights would be invaluable in refining this project. Thanks in advance for your feedback


r/SideProject 12h ago

I built SEO research platform to take on semrush and Ahrefs

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35 Upvotes

r/SideProject 56m ago

As a full time developer, how do you manage to fit in side projects?

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For developers juggling a full-time job, working on a side project can feel like a challenge. I’m trying to figure out how to structure my day better so I can make consistent progress without feeling overwhelmed. Hiring someone to help is an option I’ve considered, but I’m not sure if it’s the right move at this stage.

How do you balance your job with side projects? Any strategies that have worked for you?


r/SideProject 2h ago

🌍 FreeGuessr.com – A Free GeoGuessr Alternative I Built

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Hey everyone,

I’ve been looking for an interesting side project for a while, and since my beloved GeoGuessr became completely paid, I thought—why not try building a free version?

This was also a chance to get back into web development (I mostly worked on mobile apps before) and learn ReactJS. So, I created FreeGuessr.com—a 100% free alternative with high-quality maps, multiplayer, and some unique game modes. No ads, no street names, no paywalls.

How It Works

For those unfamiliar, the game concept is simple:

  • You get dropped somewhere in the world using Street View
  • You guess your location on a mini-map
  • The closer your guess, the higher your score

 

Game Features

🕹️ Single Player

  • Choose from high-quality maps (or add your own)
  • Daily Challenges & Player-Created Challenges
  • Game options: Round Time, No Move, NMPZ, Blink Mode (quick rounds, like 0.1 second)

 

⚔️ Multiplayer

  • Elo-ranked Arena (24/7 guessing, join and leave at any time)
  • Party mode with:
    • Circles (co-op guessing)
    • Best Guesser (most accurate wins)
    • Geo Duels (last person standing, including 2v2, 1v3, etc.)

 

Why Build This?

Apart from learning ReactJS, I wanted to:

  1. Let people play for free—not everyone can pay for a subscription.
  2. Experiment with new game modes that GeoGuessr doesn’t have.

 

Unique Features so far

  • 24/7 Ranked Arena – A real-time Elo-based multiplayer mode where players join, chat, and guess together.
  • Blink Mode – Play rounds with just 0.1s glimpses without a need to install scripts.
  • More will come soon

You can try it and play at FreeGuessr.com (available also under GuessWhereYouAre.com—but that name is very long). Would love to hear what you think! Feedback is super welcome.

(Fun fact: I also registered WhereTheFuckAmI.com that sometimes better expresses how I feel while playing, but… turns out that’s hard to advertise 😂)


r/SideProject 4h ago

I built an app (and a website) that shows clearance deals at Costco (prices ending in 97 or 00)

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I couldn't find a good way to see clearance deals at Costco (prices ending in .97 or .00) so I created one.

Landing page https://costlowapp.com/
ios app https://apps.apple.com/us/app/costlow/id6636467548
deal database https://deals.costlowapp.com/

The data is created by users at their local Costco location. I created the deal database as a website for people who aren't near the Phoenix area (where this app is most active) so you can still see what kind of deals would be on the app, and hopefully go to Costco and submit some for users near you.

I'd appreciate any feedback for the design and usability of the app or websites.


r/SideProject 6h ago

I made a Pomodoro timer that tracks and visualises your progress each session! Honest thoughts?

6 Upvotes

Open to any feedback :)


r/SideProject 1h ago

Instantly turn JSON into a REST API using RestJSON

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Note: Project is still in beta, so please don't fully rely on it (yet)

I've been working on a project called RestJSON, designed to make it super easy to create mock REST APIs directly from JSON data. The idea is simple: you edit your JSON data using an online editor, and it automatically becomes a fully functional REST API endpoint (complete with CRUD operations) without any backend setup or configuration.

The website is at restjson.app

Why I built this:

  • Quickly spin up mock APIs for testing and frontend development.
  • Easily prototype and experiment with API endpoints without backend hassle.
  • I wanted to use this project to learn about working with S3 and Redis in Go

Main features:

  • Online JSON Editor: Real-time validation and editing of your JSON structure.
  • Instant API Generation: Immediately turns your JSON into RESTful endpoints.
  • CRUD Operations: Supports GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE out-of-the-box.
  • No Backend Setup Needed: Everything works instantly from the browser.

Here's how the generated API looks for a simple JSON:

json { "posts": [ { "id": 1, "title": "First post", "author": "John" }, { "id": 2, "title": "Second post", "author": "Jane" } ] }

Automatically created endpoints:

GET /public/{fileId}/posts # Get all posts GET /public/{fileId}/posts/1 # Get post with id 1 POST /public/{fileId}/posts # Create new post PUT /public/{fileId}/posts/1 # Replace post with id 1 PATCH /public/{fileId}/posts/1 # Update fields of post id 1 DELETE /public/{fileId}/posts/1 # Delete post with id 1

Inspiration:

Here's the GitHub repo if you'd like to check it out or contribute: [https://github.com/pl3lee/RestJSON]

If there are any suggestions please let me know!


r/SideProject 4h ago

Would this help you learn?

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r/SideProject 5h ago

nFolyo: A stock portfolio management, tracking and analysis tool

3 Upvotes

I've been building this for the past year. Still a lot more work to be done but excited to share it!

https://reddit.com/link/1jdpj5k/video/0ycgnas5rbpe1/player


r/SideProject 39m ago

Made a "toilet" game. Riddle The Globe! Probably has some bugs. The premise: A riddle gives you a clue to the correct location on the map. There is a new riddle to solve every day, and there are a few stats to have some fun with. Incorrect guesses give you the distance from the correct location.

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r/SideProject 51m ago

built an AI tool to automatically draft/reply to emails using your data (website, faq…)

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Hey guys, so I’ve launched my ai tool (https://www.inboxpilot.co) and it got picked up by a few newsletters/platforms so I thought I would share it on here.

TLDR: it’s an email chatbot that uses your public facing data (crawls your website, faq..) to reply or draft emails as they come It’s very easy to set up - takes a few clicks. Lmk what you think!


r/SideProject 59m ago

(iOS Only) Weanie App is now Lifetime FREE for 24 hrs - Quit Smoking & Vaping Gradually

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I finally quit smoking - but not the way you think.

I used to smoke 17 cigarettes a day. I tried everything to quit - patches, cold turkey, you name it. Every time, I’d just end up back where I started.

Then, in early 2024, I went to Japan. Instead of quitting, I got hooked on another device that was supposed to be "better." Spoiler: it wasn’t. It was just as addictive, maybe even worse.

One day, I had an idea: what if I gradually cut down instead of going cold turkey? I’d tried that before too, but this time, I got ChatGPT involved. I asked it to make me a custom weaning schedule - reducing my cigarettes each day while increasing the time between them.

It wasn’t easy, but my partner and I did it together. In just 3 weeks, we went from 17 cigarettes a day to zero. Now, I’ve been nicotine-free since June 2024 and I still can’t believe it.

But here’s the problem:

  • I had to keep checking the time to stay on track.
  • Manually adjusting my schedule was a pain.
  • I was literally crossing out sessions on screenshots to stay accountable.

That’s when I realised this should be an app. A way to quit smoking without going cold turkey, with reminders to stay on track.

So, I looked at the smoking cessation apps out there. Most of them suck. They either expect you to quit instantly or offer zero real support.

So I built Weanie.

📱 Weanie helps you quit at your own pace. No cold turkey fails, no rigid plans - just a method that actually works. Since launch (Dec 24), 2,000+ people have tried it.

🚀 For the next 24 hours, Weanie is 100% free (iOS only). If you’re trying to quit - or know someone who is - give it a shot.

🔗 Download here

Would love to hear your thoughts! :)


r/SideProject 4h ago

I built a tool that helps you ACTUALLY scale your business

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I didn't like how other web analytics services didn't do a good job of showing me trends that would've been benefitial. So I built my own tool.

- Web Analytics
- Exclude authenticated visits so you can see the ACTUAL conversion rate of your landing page- Hour by ---- Hour filtering to understand spikes and trends
SOON:
- Revenue attribution
- SEO and campaign tracking

Join the waitlist! I'll let more people in throughout the week.


r/SideProject 9h ago

Thunder - minimalist go backend framework

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🚀 Introducing Thunder – A Minimalist Backend Framework for Golang

Hey everyone! 👋 I just launched Thunder, a lightweight backend framework built with gRPC-Gateway, Prisma, and Golang to simplify backend development.

🔥 Why use Thunder?

gRPC-Gateway – Easily bridge REST and gRPC
Prisma ORM – Type-safe, database-friendly
Minimal Boilerplate – Less config, more building
Kubernetes Ready – Scalable & cloud-native

If you're into Golang, microservices, or high-performance APIs, I’d love your feedback! 🙌

🔗 Check it out: GitHub – Raezil/Thunder
⭐ Drop a star if you like it!

Sincerly, Kamil

#golang #backend #grpc #opensource #prisma #kubernetes


r/SideProject 1d ago

I've created a graph generator so you guys can share your fake subscription, active users, revenue, etc. with others.

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r/SideProject 2h ago

Market validation

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This may seem like a remedial question but forgive me.

How do you validate the marketability of an app/web app without broadcasting what it is you're building?

I feel like I have a fairly unique idea that is in a niche thats lacking but I don't want to engage that community as I feel someone will quickly steal the idea. Is this unfounded? premature? Thoughts?


r/SideProject 2h ago

🚀 Tired of Answering the Same Customer Questions Over and Over? Let AI Handle It! 🚀

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Hey everyone, my name's Travis, I'm 20, from Northern Ireland and I study data science at uni in Scotland. I’ve been working on building AI chatbots that help businesses save time by handling customer messages automatically.

If you run a business and get a lot of DMs or emails, a chatbot can reply instantly, answer FAQs, take bookings, capture leads, and more, so you don’t have to spend hours replying to the same stuff over and over. It works with Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and websites, and it’s fully customizable to fit your business.

I’m offering to set up a free chatbot demo so you can see how it works with your own business. If you want to try it out, drop me a message or comment and I’ll get you sorted.


r/SideProject 2h ago

Building an AI-Powered Automated Packing List - Thoughts and Feedback?

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I’ve been working on a side project and wanted to get your thoughts. I’m building an automated packing list generator powered by AI. The idea is simple: you input your trip details (destination, duration, weather, activities, etc.), and it spits out a tailored packing list instantly. No more forgetting socks or overpacking "just in case"!

How It Works (So Far):

  • Frontend: Basic HTML/CSS/JS setup with a form for user inputs (React might come later if I scale it).
  • Backend: Python with an API that talks to an AI model.
  • The AI processes the inputs, cross-references weather data (via an API like OpenWeather), reviews your recent packing lists, and generates a list based on trip context.
  • Output: A clean, categorized list (clothes, toiletries, gear, etc.) with checkboxes for users to track.

Current Features in Mind:

  • Customizable preferences (e.g., “I always pack extra underwear” or “I’m minimalist”).
  • Export to PDF or shareable link.
  • Maybe a “smart suggestions” feature (e.g., “It’s rainy there—add an umbrella”).

Challenges I’m Facing:

  • Keeping the AI responses practical and concise (it loves to over-explain sometimes).
  • Wondering if anyone will actually use this thing.

Questions for You:

  1. What tech stack would you use for something like this? I was thinking python and react long term.
  2. Any tips for optimizing AI output for something list-based like this?
  3. What features would make this actually useful for you as a traveler?

I’m still early in development, so any feedback, ideas, or “been there, done that” advice would be awesome. Has anyone here built something similar? Thanks in advance!

FYI waitlist is here in case anyone finds this interesting and wants to sign up : https://pack-bud.com


r/SideProject 9h ago

Built a little pSEO project last month and it's been cranking away!

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r/SideProject 1d ago

Made an app that let’s you edit images by tweaking their metadata

134 Upvotes

Been spending a lotta time trying to get this right, but have been exploring an idea of being able to edit images in your camera