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Dev tools · October 31, 2020

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IRC like chat platform with 4chan like reply system

Hello HN, I want to share something that I worked on for quite a while as my side project - www.heahy.com an IRC like chat where you can share various media and even record yourself (using web MediaRecorder api). Here is a thread with short explanation on how it works: https://www.heahy.com/channel/homepage/thread/3900adb9e441a09abc757461 I am looking for any feedback and if you have any ideas, advice or questions I am eager to hear it here or on heahy!

IRC like chat platform with 4chan like reply system launched on October 31, 2020 with 14 votes, #1,015 of 4,018 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.

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Heahy is a chat platform combining IRC-style messaging with 4chan-style threaded replies. Users can share various media types and record themselves directly within the platform using the web MediaRecorder API. Designed for developers and communities seeking an alternative communication tool, it emphasizes media sharing and voice recording capabilities alongside traditional text-based conversation.

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