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I built this as a collection of simple Python projects for beginners. Originally, it started as a way to help new learners (and myself, out of boredom) practice Python basics. Over time, it grew into a small hub that covers CLI, GUI, web, and API examples with progressive difficulty.

The repo includes:

    Calculator (CLI, Tkinter, Flask)

     Password Generator (GUI + Clipboard)

    Number Guessing Game (CLI & GUI)

    TODO App with SQLite (CRUD)

     Internet Speed Test (Threading + Tkinter
     ASCII Art Generator (Text & Images)

     User Management API (Flask + JWT + Frontend)

Key focus:

    Beginner-friendly, hands-on code

    Clean structure & progressive concepts

    Covers CLI apps, Tkinter GUIs, SQLite DB, threading, web APIs, authentication

Repo: https://github.com/Efeckc17/simple-example-projects-in-Pytho...

Would love feedback, suggestions for more beginner-friendly Python project ideas, or contributions! MIT licensed – feel free to fork and use it.

toxi360on PulseTimer – AI-Powered Work Timer with Smart Presets and Privacy-Focused Design

Hey HN,

I built PulseTimer, a clean, responsive work timer that uses AI to recommend optimal session settings based on your goals. Whether you're studying, coding, exercising, or in meetings, it gives tailored Pomodoro-style presets to help you stay focused.

Why I made it: I was tired of rigid timer apps. I wanted something fast, private, pretty — and smart enough to adapt to what I’m working on.

Tech:

    Frontend: Vanilla JS, HTML5, CSS3

    Backend: Node.js + Express

    AI: OpenRouter GPT-3.5 API

    Audio + Notifications: Web APIs

    Privacy: No tracking, no accounts, all data stays local

Try it online: https://timer.toxi360.org GitHub: https://github.com/Efeckc17/PulseTimer

Feedback & feature ideas are welcome. Cheers!

toxi360on Show HN: PulseTimer – A clean, customizable work/break timer you can self-host

Hello, thank you for your feedback. I have added the sounds; now there are sounds for end/break/start. You can try them out :)

toxi360on PulseTimer – A clean, customizable work/break timer you can self-host

I built PulseTimer because I wanted a clean, distraction-free work/break timer that actually lets me tweak session lengths, break intervals, and notifications.

Features:

    Customizable work sessions & break durations

    Optional notifications with sound

    Skip break button when needed

    Session history and progress tracking

    Fully local, no accounts or tracking

    Self-hostable (Node + Express)

You can try it live here: https://timer.toxi360.org Code: https://github.com/Efeckc17/PulseTimer

Happy to get feedback or bug reports.

toxi360on GOSync – A Cross-Platform SSH File Sync Tool with GUI (Python)

Hey HN,

I just launched GOSync, a GUI-based, cross-platform SSH file sync tool written in Python (PySide6 + Paramiko). It allows secure syncing between a local folder and a remote server via SSH.

Features:

    SSH key and password login support

    Drag & drop transfer between local & remote

    Auto 10-second sync and manual "Sync Now"

    Dark-themed modern UI

    System tray integration

    Reconnection handling + error logs

    Works on Linux & Windows

toxi360on I built a native Windows Todo app in pure C (278 KB, no frameworks)

Right now it's only 27 kb and I've added the manifest file :)

toxi360on I built a native Windows Todo app in pure C (278 KB, no frameworks)

AHhhahah thanks

toxi360on I built a native Windows Todo app in pure C (278 KB, no frameworks)

https://github.com/Efeckc17/YoutubeGO By the way, you can also review or examine this application, I would be very happy :D

toxi360on I built a native Windows Todo app in pure C (278 KB, no frameworks)

Hello friends, I made this app just to try it out and have some fun, haha, but the comments are right, something like this could have been done more sensibly with C++ or other languages, ahaha.