Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (March 2026)

Summary

• Automates the entire testimonial collection workflow for freelancers and agencies.
• Sends structured, pre‑filled links after invoice payment, captures photos, and auto‑approves for embedding.
• Eliminates the friction of asking clients to write reviews.

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• HN commenters love “no login required for the client” and “shareable link” – see SocialProof discussion.
• The tool can hook into popular invoicing APIs (Stripe, PayPal) to trigger prompts automatically.

Summary

• Uses webcam finger tracking and AI video analysis to give real‑time feedback on typing errors.
• Provides personalized drills, locale support, and visual hand‑position guides.
• Aims to replace tedious typing tutorials with engaging, data‑driven coaching.

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• “I really want someone to build this” – a clear pain point from the discussion.
• The visual guide confusion can be solved by overlaying the correct finger positions in real time.

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• A fully‑functional in‑browser inbox for .eml files with search, tagging, and email‑like UI.
• Supports bulk import, attachment preview, and integration with Gmail for automatic forwarding.
• Solves the “same files inspected many times” frustration.

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• The novelty of a 3‑character domain (e.ml) shows the community’s appetite for simple, memorable tools.
• Users can drop files into the inbox or drag‑and‑drop from local storage.

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• Central registry for Docker/K8s agents that auto‑detects running containers, extracts AgentCards, and exposes a REST API for discovery.
• Supports multi‑agent orchestration, routing, and role‑based access.
• Addresses the “Agent Registry” pain point and simplifies agent management.

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• “Once all the low level operations are done, my plan is to implement an A2A Agent as the sole Agent listed” – this tool would be the foundation.
• The ability to add Kubernetes support expands the use‑case beyond Docker.

Summary

• CLI and Docker image for fast, parallel, resumable iCloud photo downloads.
• Uses SQLite state tracking, multi‑threaded downloads, and a single binary.
• Solves the frustration of slow, unreliable iCloud downloads.

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• “5x faster downloads in benchmarks” – a clear performance win that will attract power users.
• The single binary and Docker support make it easy to ship.

Summary

• Ad‑free, privacy‑preserving deep‑linking service that forwards users to mobile apps without tracking.
• No third‑party analytics, only user‑controlled context.
• Addresses the “deferred deep linking” pain point.

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• “I do no tracking, no analytics” – the core value proposition that resonates with privacy‑conscious users.
• The service can be self‑hosted for enterprises.

Summary

• Self‑hosted, open‑source Bandcamp alternative that unifies music publishing, events, and marketplace.
• Includes embeddable players, ticketing, streaming integrations, and a community forum.
• Solves the “Bandcamp clone” frustration for independent artists.

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• “Open platform for independent music communities” – a clear niche with high demand.
• The built‑in ticketing and streaming integrations reduce the need for multiple services.

Summary

• AI personal assistant with scoped plugin permissions and sandboxed execution.
• No access to secrets, uses isolated containers for each plugin.
• Provides a secure, privacy‑respecting assistant for developers and teams.

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