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Dev tools · January 25, 2019

I wanted to measure CO2 in my office, so I build a C++ WebServer/App

A simple webserver / CO2 Monitor. Contribute to Maddimax/MadCO2 development by creating an account on GitHub.

I wanted to measure CO2 in my office, so I build a C++ WebServer/App launched on January 25, 2019 with 146 votes, #186 of 2,587 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.

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This is a C++ web server and application that measures CO2 levels in an office environment. Built by someone seeking to monitor air quality at their workspace, it provides real-time CO2 data through a web interface. The tool is designed for office workers and anyone interested in tracking indoor air quality metrics. The project is available on GitHub for those who want to set up their own CO2 monitoring system.

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