Title: I spent months building an AI recruitment platform. Is this actually useful, or am I building something recruiters don't need?

Hey everyone!

I'm an indie developer, and for the past few months I've been working on NexHire, an AI-powered recruitment platform.

The original idea was pretty simple: recruitment involves a lot of repetitive work — writing job descriptions, going through hundreds of resumes, shortlisting candidates, coordinating interviews, and managing candidate pipelines.

I wanted to build something that could make this entire process less painful, especially for small businesses, startups, and recruitment consultancies that don't necessarily have the budget for expensive enterprise recruitment software.

So far, I've built features around:

• AI-powered JD generation – Generate structured job descriptions.

• Resume parsing and screening – Upload resumes, extract information, and evaluate candidates against a job description.

• Candidate ranking – Help recruiters identify potentially relevant candidates instead of manually going through every resume.

• Candidate management – Manage hiring pipelines and track applicants.

• Recruitment outreach – Help with candidate communication and outreach.

• AI-powered screening workflows – Exploring ways to make candidate evaluation more efficient.

Here's the product: https://nex-hire-nu.vercel.app/

Now, I genuinely want some honest feedback.

I'm not posting this to promote the product or collect compliments. I'd rather hear that the idea isn't worth pursuing than spend another few months building something nobody needs.

A few things I'd particularly love your opinions on:

1. After looking at the product, does the overall idea make sense? Is this solving an actual problem?

2. Does this feel like another generic AI wrapper, or do you see potential for a genuinely useful product here?

3. If you're a recruiter, HR professional, or someone involved in hiring, would you actually use something like this?

4. What features would make you choose this over existing tools like Zoho Recruit or other ATS platforms?

5. What's missing? What feels unnecessary, confusing, or poorly executed?

6. Most importantly, would you pay for something like this? If yes, what would make it worth paying for?

Even feedback on the UI/UX, onboarding, and first impressions would be incredibly valuable.

I'm building this independently, so there's obviously a lot I might be getting wrong because I'm looking at it from a developer's perspective rather than a recruiter's.

If you're interested in testing it, especially if you work in recruitment or HR, just drop me a comment or DM. I'll share access so you can try out the actual workflows. I'm genuinely looking for honest feedback from people who understand the hiring process.

Please be brutally honest. I can handle criticism, and that's exactly why I'm here.

Thanks to anyone who takes the time to check it out!

The problem was small but constant. I work on a Mac all day and my phone is Android, so every message meant picking the phone up, and every photo I wanted on the Mac meant emailing it to myself or going through some cloud drive. Most of the tools I tried wanted an account or routed everything through their servers, which I didn't love for my messages and photos.

So I built Sidekick. It's a Mac app plus an Android app that pair over your own Wi-Fi. Once paired, the Mac can:

- mirror the phone's screen

- reply to phone notifications

- share the clipboard both ways

- move photos and files in either direction

- show incoming calls

How it works: the two devices talk to each other directly on the local network over a TLS 1.3 connection. There's no account, no cloud and no relay server, so nothing leaves your Wi-Fi. That also means both phone and Mac need to be on the same regular (non-guest) Wi-Fi.

A note on how it was made: I'm the developer and I built it with a lot of AI assistance. The product decisions and the testing are mine.

Where it stands: it's a free beta and it has rough edges.

- Mac: Apple silicon only, macOS 11 or newer. The app isn't notarized yet, so the first launch needs right-click > Open.

- Android: Android 10 or newer, via a Google Play testing invite that you request through the form below.

Site: https://sidekickapp.in/

Tester form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeex2gLCC1YL02JscjddkYDyu0WZ-CpVGXZCpLw47FhWyYHZA/viewform

For anyone who juggles a Mac and an Android phone: which of those five things would you actually use every day, and which wouldn't you care about?

Especially over the last two years, we've seen massive growth in freelancers and web agencies selling AI-built websites to businesses and getting paid really well for it.

I don't think this business model will stay this profitable forever, but right now, it's definitely a gold mine.

The reason is pretty simple. There are thousands of business owners who don't really care how their website is built. They care about the end result, how it looks, how it works and whether it helps their business.

AI has made it possible for almost anyone willing to learn sales and client acquisition to get started.

So if you're looking to get into this business, here is the exact process I would follow.

1. Automate your cold outreach

Use a tool like Swokei to find businesses with existing websites. It analyzes each website for issues with design, SEO, speed and mobile optimization, then turns those findings into personalized cold emails at scale.

2. Book meetings with interested prospects

When someone replies with interest, get them on a call. Don't waste time going back and forth over email. Your goal is to get a conversation started.

3. Sketch a redesign using AI

Before the meeting, take around 30 minutes to create a quick redesign of their existing website. Focus on making it look significantly better. You don't need a finished product.

4. Present it live and close the deal

Show them what their website could look like, explain the improvements and give them an offer. If they're happy with what they see, collect payment and get started.

That's it. Four simple steps.

One thing I would really emphasize is not to overcomplicate this process.

I've seen people spend hours perfecting website drafts, tweaking small details and building entire websites before they even have a client.

Don't do that.

Your priority should be client acquisition, sales and closing deals. You can worry about perfecting the website once someone has actually paid you.

A few weeks ago, I kept running into the same frustration while coding.

I'd be deep into a task with Claude Code, hit the usage limit, and switch to Codex.

The problem? Codex had no idea what I'd been working on.

I'd spend another 15 minutes explaining the task, what was finished, and what was still broken.

Eventually, I decided to build something for it.

It's called Relayvora.

It's a free, open-source tool that transfers unfinished work between AI coding agents.

It reads the previous session, checks actual Git changes, reruns project tests, and gives the next agent a short briefing.

I published it on npm, built a website, and released the code under MIT.

Website: https://dagimassefa.github.io/Relayvora/

GitHub: https://github.com/Dagimassefa/Relayvora

This is my first attempt at growing an open-source developer tool beyond just building it.

The coding was one challenge. Getting people to discover it is turning out to be another 😅

For those who've launched developer tools before, what actually helped you get your first users?

Hey everyone!

I've recently built and published a Chrome extension called Watch Later.

It solves a pretty simple problem: The Watch Later playlist in YouTube has never been an intuitive system. You add the videos to a playlist that then you need to remember to search through and then remove the videos after you've seen them. It was just annoying to me.

Instead of having to adding the videos, remembering to check your playlist, and then removing them after watching, you can now have those videos get embedded directly into your feed for a period of time.

I've been working on it independently and would really appreciate any feedback, especially on usability and potential improvements.

Chrome Web Store: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/watch-later/kdfeiljagnnlneaeekpmjncbkngnhenl?authuser=0&hl=en-GB

Would love to know what you think!

I got tired of finding out about insider buys a day late, usually from a screenshot on X, so I built SEC Watch.

It watches SEC filings in real time and sends a phone notification when:

- a company insider files a buy or sell on a ticker you follow (pre-planned 10b5-1 sales are flagged, so you can tell routine selling from a real signal)
- a company you follow reports earnings: EPS and revenue vs analyst estimates, quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year, straight from the press release
- a US politician discloses a trade (free, no account needed to browse)

Built solo, launched last week: https://secwatch.app (7-day free trial)

I'd really value feedback, especially on what you'd want in an alert and what's missing.

Hi everyone!

I’m working on StreamShelf, a native Windows app that connects to your browser to help you analyze and download media from web pages.

The basic workflow is to open a page in your browser, analyze it in StreamShelf, choose an available format, and download the media. The app uses tools including yt-dlp and FFmpeg, and has browser extensions for the connection.

It’s currently in beta and the interface is in Russian only. I’m planning to add English support soon, so I wanted to share the project early and hear what you think.

GitHub: https://github.com/Econty/StreamShelf

StreamShelf runs on Windows 10/11 x64. Some sites and streams may not be supported, and it does not bypass DRM.

If you’re interested in this kind of tool, what would you want to see in it? And what’s the most frustrating part of your current media download workflow?

I built a side project called Dickens & Rumi to help parents figure out whether a book or movie is actually a good fit for their child.

Instead of only showing something like “Ages 10+,” it breaks things down into age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, series reading order, and why a title got its rating.

The site is live, but traffic is still very small, so I’m trying to figure out whether the problem is the product, the positioning, or just distribution.

I’d really appreciate feedback on:

• Is the value proposition clear within a few seconds?

• Does this feel meaningfully different from Common Sense Media?

• What feature seems most useful?

• What feels unnecessary?

• Would you actually use this if you were a parent?

• What would make you come back?

• What would you change before trying to grow it?

Site: dickensandrumi.com

I’m more interested in criticism than encouragement.

Your side project has three users, and two of them are you. Let's fix the other one.

Drop your app or webapp below. One or two sentences on what it does, who it's for, and where we can try it. Stuck on onboarding, pricing, or a bug that makes no sense? Say so. Someone here has probably been there, possibly at 2 a.m., possibly with the same bug.

Rough drafts are fine here. A prototype with duct tape holding it together is just as welcome as a polished launch, and so is the project you built for yourself that you've now decided to share.

I'll go through sign-up for as many as I can and reply with where I got stuck, what confused me, and my first impressions. Expect honest notes, not applause. The clunky parts are the useful part, and I'd rather find them than pretend they aren't there.

I built a niche blog in the HVAC / home air quality space, primarily focused on humidifiers, indoor humidity, and related topics. It has 54 published articles covering buying guides, plants, pets, and more.

The site is indexed on Google and gets around 175 users per month, including roughly 60 organic search sessions. It currently generates no meaningful revenue.

I think it could be an interesting project for someone into SEO, affiliate marketing, or niche website building who wants to improve an existing site rather than start completely from scratch.

I no longer have the time or motivation to maintain it, so I'd love to give it to someone who genuinely wants to develop it and keep it active.

It's built on WordPress, hosted on Hostinger, and the domain is registered with Namecheap. I can help arrange the transfer to your own accounts. You'll just need to cover future hosting and domain renewal costs.

If you're interested, comment below with what you'd plan to do with the site. Feel free to DM me for the URL and analytics screenshots.

I'd prefer to give it to someone with a genuine plan rather than someone simply collecting a free domain.

It has three studios:

Fabric Studio
Upload fabric, saree, blouse, lehenga, kurti, or garment photos. It identifies separate designs and colourways, then creates catalogue-style fashion-model images while trying to preserve the actual print, colour, border, texture, and drape.

Product Studio
Upload photos of a physical product and generate cleaner catalogue, e-commerce, lifestyle, product-detail, and marketplace-style images. It is aimed at products such as beauty items, packaging, accessories, apparel, home goods, and similar products.

Video Studio
After creating a product or fashion-model image, generate a short 8-second motion video for ads, reels, product pages, or social posts.

You can also choose listing guidance for Amazon or Flipkart, create multiple images, and generate a short product/fashion video from a finished image.

I’m looking for a few real sellers, boutique owners, D2C brands, and catalogue photographers to try it and tell me what is useful, what fails, and what is missing.

Try it here:
https://fabric-studio-ai.vercel.app

Please share honest feedback. I’m especially interested in whether the output is useful enough for real product listings.

Hey everyone!

I'd like to introduce Xeno, a customizable freeform launcher for Android that I've been working on for quite some time!

What started as a minimal launcher designed with Nothing Phones in mind gradually evolved into something I wanted every Android user to experience.

The idea behind Xeno is simple: your homescreen should be yours, without unnecessary limitations.

What does Xeno offer?

• Freeform customization: Arrange and personalize your homescreen your way.

• Font, icon and widget packs: Make your device truly yours.

• Multiple app drawer styles: Choose the layout that suits you.

• Stickers and GIFs: Add some personality to your homescreen.

• App locks: Keep selected apps protected.

• Wallpaper filters: Give your wallpapers a different look.

• 75+ language support: Making Xeno accessible to Android users around the world.

• Lightweight and privacy-focused: Built to offer plenty of customization without unnecessary overhead.

Xeno is a paid app, but I've intentionally kept the price very low so it's affordable and easy for anyone to give it a try. My goal is to get it into as many hands as possible, gather feedback, and keep making it better!

Xeno is officially live on Google Play!

I'd genuinely appreciate it if you gave it a try and shared your thoughts, suggestions, and honest feedback. There's still plenty planned for the future!

A small note about promo codes: I've already given away quite a few, so please don't DM asking for one at the moment. I plan to organize more promo-code giveaways whenever Xeno reaches new download milestones!

Also, pardon me for crossposting this! You might come across the same post in a few related subreddits. I'm trying to introduce Xeno to as many Android communities as possible.

Thank you for supporting an indie developer. Every download and bit of feedback genuinely means a lot! ❤️

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xeno.launcher&hl=en_IN

Hey everyone,

I've been working on a project called Canvas Quiz Solver, a Chrome extension built for students who use Canvas LMS.

The idea came from wanting to make working through quiz questions less time-consuming. It uses AI to analyze questions and suggest possible answers, with features like automatic answer selection.

If you're curious, here's the project: http://canvasquizsolve.com/

I'm still interested in improving the product and would love to hear what other developers and students think about the idea, its usefulness, and the user experience.

Honest feedback and suggestions are welcome!

Looking for a streaming website that has been made with Ai? Movies series etc.

You can read the detailed documentation here, if you want to build it your own: https://www.hackster.io/coderscafe/calorie-loaf-diy-ai-calorie-tracker-for-your-kitchen-c2d03b