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sideproject u/jozaz48 3 hours ago
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Hello friends, now of course I am the owner of a new project and I definitely want to share my experiences and the stages of building the project that I am undertaking.

But I still don't understand how Reddit really works. Sometimes I post and the content gets blocked, and sometimes I get a negative vote.

Even though I did nothing except write, for example, a stage or feature that we created.
Can you help me and explain how publishing should be done?

2 months ago, I came across this post about someone who worked at a hotel and noticed a flaw in the hotel's software. They ended up building a plugin to fix it. That got me thinking: How many other overlooked software issues are lurking out there, waiting for a solution?

Wanting to help skip the guesswork, I knew negative reviews would highlight problems users would be having. If a solution was prominent enough, these users would likely convert or at least use a plugin to make their life easier. So what I did was I basically analyzed over 270k negative reviews across 15k+ companies in 1000+ categories on Capterra to find specific improvements that can be made on existing software from these negative reviews that can potentially be made into a competitor, plugin, or entirely new business.

I used AI to analyze the negative reviews and find user problems and provide potential improvements to the existing software as a competitor or even a plug in.

I separated by categories and by company and highlighted company/software specific problems users were having as well as category specific problems. I also included all the original reviews that were scraped so you can do your own analysis, plus direct links to the source reviews for validation.

If you're building (or improving) a startup, SaaS, or business idea, this platform might save you a ton of guesswork.

Link if you’re curious

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sideproject u/Outrageous-List-5118 1 hour ago
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Hi all I have built a web app and it’s working in MVP and I believe that it’s ready to be used. Does anyone have tips on how I can market this to my audience online without any money to spend on marketing?

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sideproject u/JestonT 18 minutes ago
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Hello everyone! I frequently used AI to assist me with coding, as it is fast and very useful for me. I am a programmer too, and this can help me to improve everything more quicker.

However, I noticed many websites looks like made by AI, or people just called it vibe coded or AI slop, how do you find that or made it feel like vibe coded? And how do you made it feel organic?

My last post about my own app-building journey raised a good amount of views with valuable feedback. Really really appreciate that, guys:)

We attracted some core testers/builders, and they say we deserve more participants(coz we do work hard on this).

If you think you are a potential no-code tool user/AI enthusiast/ builder, please leave a comment about your thoughts, and we genuinely invite more people to join us: https://discord.gg/kVqk5Atw

It's not an easy task, but I believe we can do this together.

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sideproject u/nenadgrujicic 24 minutes ago
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Hey everyone

I’ve been working on a new product — a voice-first social network focused on audio posts over text, photos and videos. It’s still a work in progress, but getting close to being ready.

I’ve opened a few TestFlight spots and would love to get early feedback from anyone curious to try it out.

Happy to hear any thoughts or suggestions

https://testflight.apple.com/join/xxvQC9Kh

The rules are also crystal clear about what happens when a “participant” withdraws from the event. Can’t help but wonder what kind of shady shit Kalshi might be trying to cook up by keeping this open.

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sideproject u/amor-fati-- 2 hours ago
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Not sure if someone would find it useful, basically converts any image into an editable template.
Works for ads / websites etc.
Not sure if market is big enough to care even if I would open source it haha

https://reddit.com/link/1pm2p9f/video/yayih9h7x27g1/player

Hi all,

I built a browser based EPUB reader that uses AI to create illustrations throughout the book. 

https://phantasia-fe.vercel.app/

I’m a big fan of fantasy / sci-fi books and always love the illustrations in them but feel like there’s never enough. With all the nano banana improvements I thought this could be a decent use of AI.

I started with two public domain books to get a sense of what it can do but ideally anyone can upload an EPUB of their own, and have accurate images embedded throughout the book. The UI can definitely use some work but I thought for now it gets the core concepts across. 

On the backend there’s a bit of LLM work and indexing to keep track of characters, places, items, etc… so that at any given paragraph, an accurate image can be created that’s relevant to the story. So far the images are pretty good, but can struggle with character consistency and feel a little “AI-ish”. The consistency problem is definitely solvable with the newest image get models I  just didn’t get around to implementing it. 

I’d genuinely love to know:

  • Does this add to immersion, or interrupt it?
  • Would you want this when reading your favorite book?
  • What features would make this actually usable as a main reading app?
  • Are there books you’d like me to add for testing?

I’m honestly not sure how wide the appeal is, so real feedback is extremely appreciated.

Anticipating some criticism here I’m aware that using AI here can be a little controversial. Books are meant to trigger your imagination, but I think some illustrations can be a great launching point. My intention isn’t to override the text or dictate what characters should look like and instead offer optional and dynamic illustrations as a companion to the story.

Thanks for taking a look! Happy to answer any questions or share more details about the pipeline.

Hi everyone,

https://reddit.com/link/1pm2n2t/video/zburitsuw27g1/player

I built a browser based EPUB reader that uses AI to create illustrations throughout the book. 

https://phantasia-fe.vercel.app/

I’m a big fan of fantasy / sci-fi books and always love the illustrations in them but feel like there’s never enough. With all the nano banana improvements I thought this could be a decent use of AI.

I started with two public domain books to get a sense of what it can do but ideally anyone can upload an EPUB of their own, and have accurate images embedded throughout the book. The UI can definitely use some work but I thought for now it gets the core concepts across. 

On the backend there’s a bit of LLM work and indexing to keep track of characters, places, items, etc… so that at any given paragraph, an accurate image can be created that’s relevant to the story. So far the images are pretty good, but can struggle with character consistency and feel a little “AI-ish”. The consistency problem is definitely solvable with the newest image get models I  just didn’t get around to implementing it. 

I’d genuinely love to know:

  • Does this add to immersion, or interrupt it?
  • Would you want this when reading your favorite book?
  • What features would make this actually usable as a main reading app?
  • Are there books you’d like me to add for testing?

I’m honestly not sure how wide the appeal is, so real feedback is extremely appreciated.

Anticipating some criticism here I’m aware that using AI here can be a little controversial. Books are meant to trigger your imagination, but I think some illustrations can be a great launching point. My intention isn’t to override the text or dictate what characters should look like and instead offer optional and dynamic illustrations as a companion to the story.

Thanks for taking a look! Happy to answer any questions or share more details about the pipeline.

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sideproject u/Swimming-Time-7406 3 hours ago
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Hey everyone,

Some time ago, I shared a free Figma plugin for setting up design foundations at the start of a project. Since then, I’ve spent some time polishing the UI and adding a few new features.

The plugin sets up the basics:

  • Harmonized palette from one primary color
  • Simple typography scale from any font
  • Spacing, shadow and border radius systems
  • Documentation page inside Figma

What’s new:

  • Light & Dark mode
  • Typography updates: custom scale and font pairing
  • Multi-brand color support (secondary & tertiary colors)
  • JSON export
  • Radius tokens
  • New documentation design
  • Migration to Figma Variables

If you try the plugin, please share your feedback. It would help shape the roadmap

Link to the plugin → Foundation Studio | Figma Plugin

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sideproject u/Illustrious-Wish-188 8 minutes ago
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Would anyone use an app that helps a group of people (friends) find a common restaurant?

For example, if you are going out to dinner or have a gathering, it can tell you which restaurants are better based on people's preferences and dietary restrictions.

I have a lot of stupid ideas so want to see if this is worth building?

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sideproject u/Friendly-Citron2702 8 minutes ago
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AI is helping lots of industries move faster and grow exponentially but when it comes to exams and assessments, things feel ..... shaky.

Today just a quick snap of question paper or tools like google lens or an LLM can generate AI answers in seconds.

I have been thinking about simple conceptual idea..
Instead of blocking learning from AI completely why not train AI models to recognize clearly marked exam content (for example, a standardized "NO-AI-ASSIST" marker embedded all over the paper ) and politely refuse to answer ?

Learning wouldn’t be blocked — students could still ask about topics.
Only direct exam solving would be restricted.
I created a short concept proposal website to explain the idea (this is not a working system, just a demonstration of the concept) :-

https://orchids-watermark-website.vercel.app/

Would genuinely love thoughts on:
Is this practical at all?
What obvious flaws am I missing?
Are there better ways to handle this problem?
Sharing this to learn, not to claim a solution. Curious to hear what people think 🙂

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sideproject u/Stock-Tumbleweed-877 9 minutes ago
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I made Discover in the style of swipes, but for searching for models of NSFW content, each like builds your taste vector and shows similar models to those you like.

Try it and tell me what you think

Discover is available in beta mode without registration, but in this case, your taste vector will not be able to develop and display truly relevant cards.

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Curious about you

What are you building on weekends lately?

  • throwaway experiments?
  • revenue-focused side projects?
  • learning-focused hacks?

Would love to hear what others are vibing on right now.

This weekend I wanted to build something small and “finished”, so I put together a lightweight sports live score / match tracking site:
https://sportlive.win

No big vision, no pitch deck — just a quick build to scratch my own itch.

Why I built it

I often find existing sports sites either:

  • overloaded with ads,
  • slow on mobile,
  • or cluttered with things I don’t care about when I just want scores & match status.

So the goal was very simple:

  • fast load
  • clean UI
  • focus only on live games, scores, and schedules

Basically something I’d actually keep open during games.

Tech stack (kept it intentionally boring)

  • Frontend: Next.js + Tailwind CSS
  • Data layer: public sports data APIs (polling + lightweight caching)
  • Backend: simple serverless functions (no heavy backend logic)
  • Deployment: Vercel
  • Infra choices: minimal state, minimal auth, minimal config

I deliberately avoided over-engineering:

  • no user accounts
  • no personalization (yet)
  • no complex real-time infra — polling is “good enough” for now

The focus was speed of iteration and shipping in a weekend.

What I learned

  • “Good enough” beats “perfect” for weekend projects
  • UI simplicity takes more time than complex features
  • Shipping something usable is very motivating, even if it’s small

Not sure if this turns into anything bigger — and that’s okay. For now it’s just a shipped weekend experiment.

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sideproject u/dorianbaffier 36 minutes ago
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Built this to share all my resources i've gather other times, i had many of them on different platform and it was hard to keep them organized, open to any feedbacks

No signup, 100% free
Website: https://arca.directory/

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sideproject u/josiahsrc 1 hour ago
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Been working on https://github.com/josiahsrc/voquill. An open source alternative to WisprFlow. Curious what y'all think!

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You get to fix one problem in your app today. One only.

What is it, and why does it matter to you?

It might be something you

  • Pay for again and again
  • Avoid because it feels embarrassing
  • Put off because it takes too much time
  • Feel stuck on because you do not know the next step
  • Want help with but do not know who to ask

Be specific. Real answers only.

What is the one problem blocking you right now?

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sideproject u/DoubleLow2295 2 hours ago
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I’ve been using Timeline Nutrition’s Mitopure for a couple of months now, mainly for overall energy, recovery, and long-term health, and the experience has been solid but subtle. This isn’t a stimulant or something you feel immediately—any benefits build gradually over time. After a few weeks, I noticed more consistent day-to-day energy and slightly better workout recovery, especially after harder training sessions.

What initially sold me was that the main ingredient, urolithin A, is actually backed by human studies focused on mitochondrial and cellular health. I didn’t experience jitters, crashes, or digestive issues while taking it, which is a big plus compared to a lot of supplements. I used the powder version and found it easy to mix, with a neutral, slightly chalky taste that’s fine in water or a smoothie.

The biggest downside is the price, since it’s much more expensive than most supplements on the market. That said, you’re paying for a patented ingredient and real research rather than generic vitamins. Overall, Timeline Nutrition feels legit if you’re focused on longevity and long-term health benefits and are okay with subtle results, but it’s probably not worth it if you’re expecting fast or dramatic effects.

You can use code RAY20 to get a 20% off discount as well. Hope it helps!

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sideproject u/grapemon1611 3 hours ago
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I've been an IT Tech for over 20 years and I got frustrated at the tools available for doing my job. Either I have to pay a subscription for something simple or I have to endure ad after ad while trying to work. I created an app for Android for network scanning and I need some beta testers before Google will list it.

**What it does:**

- Auto-detects your network subnet

- Tracks device state changes with color coding

- Multi-protocol discovery (SSDP, mDNS, NetBIOS, DNS)

- LAN/WAN speed tests

- No ads, no subscriptions, no cloud login

Looking for ~20 people to test it on real networks for 2-3 weeks.

A while ago, I started noticing something strange. When people talk about their life, growth, or pain, they often circle back to one word without even trying.

Resilience. Acceptance. Lost. Becoming.

That observation turned into this project.

Own A Word is built on a simple idea: a single word can quietly carry an entire chapter of someone’s life. Not as motivation. Not as a slogan. But as something intentional you choose to stand behind.

We spend a lot of time curating words, thinking about what they mean emotionally, and how people actually relate to them beyond definitions.

It started as a personal experiment with language and identity, and turned into something people now gift, keep, and come back to during transitions in life.

Would genuinely love feedback from people who care about meaning, language, or building thoughtful products.

What would you change, question, or challenge about an idea like this?

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sideproject u/jhkoenig 3 hours ago
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I'm proud to announce that I have launched my link shortener "WB.io" to the world. Nothing earth shattering, but a pretty complete set of features at rock-bottom prices. For all my Reddit colleagues, I'm offering the top-level "Business" subscription free for a month. Just use the coupon code "REDDIT" for the free subscription.

Let me know what doesn't work for you and what other features you'd like!

Hi! I’m building a web arcade of ultra-fast mini-games (1–3 minute sessions). I’d love constructive criticism specifically on visuals, clarity, and replay feel.

Playable link: https://thequizrealm.com/arcade.html

What I want feedback on:

  • First impression: does the page instantly communicate “pick a game and play”?
  • Which card/game do you click first, and why?
  • Any confusing labels or sections (Featured vs All Games)?
  • Mobile feel: any layout issues or taps that feel annoying?
  • What would make you come back tomorrow?

If you try just one thing, please try History Timeline (Featured) and tell me:

  • Was it fun in the first 30 seconds?
  • Did you understand the goal without instructions?
  • Did you get the “one more run” feeling?

I’ll respond to every comment and iterate fast.

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sideproject u/ScreenTime0xo 12 minutes ago
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I've been contacted quite a bit about my news bot so I've launched it in an official saas version. Connect up to 8 different social media platforms, build a separate news channel for each separate platform on each topic (e.g. HR or EdTech) and according to its own specific topic and timings. You can try a few posts for free too.

https://configure.news

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kalshi u/Barmello_ 2 hours ago
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If your new to Kalshi I have open slots for the $10 sign up bonus. Just DM me. Remember! You need to deposited and bet your first $10 to gain $10. :)

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sideproject u/KitchenWindow2189 3 hours ago

I’m a sophomore in high school, and I used to struggle a lot with my classes. Most of my grades were C’s, and sometimes even D’s. I really wanted to change that, but my biggest issue wasn’t effort — it was studying. I’d waste so much time just trying to find or make good study material.

So I decided to build something to fix that.

I made SmartPal, a website that turns PDFs, YouTube videos, website links, or even your own prompts into quizzes, flashcards, and summaries. It also has a personalized AI tutor that only uses the content you upload, so it actually helps with what you’re studying instead of giving random answers.

After using my own app to study, my grades improved a lot. I went from mostly C’s to B’s. That might not sound amazing to everyone, but it’s a huge win for me.

If this sounds useful to you, feel free to check out SmartPal. I’d love any feedback too.