Dev tools · September 21, 2023
Mu – a new Micro app platform
Hi HN I'm Asim, an engineer and author of the open source project Micro (https://micro.dev). I've been on this forum in various forms since 2009. In that time I've seen a lot of shifts in the technology landscape, participated in a few and even tried to start a company myself (which ended up VC funded). In typical HN fashion, I drank the kool-aid and applied to YC around 8-10 times. I got so far as going to mountain view for an interview but never got in. I played right into the idea of starting a fast growing company and "changing the world" by solving my own problems in the…
Mu – a new Micro app platform launched on September 21, 2023 with 19 votes, #1,394 of 4,228 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
In plain words
Mu is a micro app platform launched in September 2023 that allows users to discover and use small, lightweight applications. Designed for casual users seeking quick, functional tools, Mu hosts a collection of simplified apps focused on practical tasks and entertainment. The platform emphasizes accessibility and ease of use through its streamlined interface, making it suitable for anyone looking for no-fuss software solutions without the complexity of traditional applications.
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From the sources
In the maker’s words, at launch
Hey all I'm working on this new app platform that's Ads and algorithm free. Looking for feedback and review to see if it's going in the right direction. I'm using it daily but trying to figure out how to make it something useful for others and sustainable as products like Kagi. https://mu.xyz
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