Open-Source macOS App for AI-Summarized Web Change Alerts
Hey Hacker News! Just released v1.2 of Glanceables, an open-source macOS app that’s all about keeping you in the loop with minimal fuss. We’re cutting through the tangled web to deliver only the updates that matter to you—straight to your desktop. What is it? Think of the tool as your personal update scout. Instead of you digging through pages and pages, it keeps an eye on specific parts of websites and lets you know the moment anything changes. New Stuff in v1.2: - Change Detection: It's like having a watchtower on your favorite web spots. Whenever there’s a change, you’re the first to…
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Glanceables is an open-source macOS application that monitors specific sections of websites and alerts users when changes occur. It uses AI-powered change detection to identify and interpret meaningful updates, delivering notifications directly to the desktop without requiring browser interaction. The tool is designed for users who want to stay informed about website changes without manually checking pages repeatedly.
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Hey Hacker News! Just released v1.2 of Glanceables, an open-source macOS app that’s all about keeping you in the loop with minimal fuss. We’re cutting through the tangled web to deliver only the updates that matter to you—straight to your desktop. What is it? Think of the tool as your personal update scout. Instead of you digging through pages and pages, it keeps an eye on specific parts of websites and lets you know the moment anything changes. New Stuff in v1.2: - Change Detection: It's like having a watchtower on your favorite web spots. Whenever there’s a change, you’re the first to know. - Desktop Notifications: Get real-time notifications right where you are. No need to switch tabs or refresh browsers; we bring the updates to you. - Powered by Ollama: We've integrated with Ollama to make sure Glanceables can AI to interpret changes in text detected and smarter. Why Check It Out? - It’s open source (GPL-3.0) Jump into the code, tweak it, and help me make it better for you! - Say goodbye to browser bloat and distraction. Focus on what changes, when it changes. - Stay updated without the effort. Set it and forget it—let Glanceables handle the rest. How To Use: 1. Pick a spot on a webpage you want updates on. 2. Glanceables watches refreshes it once a minute. 3. You get a notification the moment anything changes Hoping Glanceables helps anyone looking to streamline their web interactions and I'm excited to hear what you think. Try it out, let me know your thoughts, and let's get back to what matters!
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