type to me, old-school unix talk for the web

In plain words

Type to Me is a web-based communication tool that emulates old Unix-style character-at-a-time messaging using websockets. It allows users to engage in real-time conversations where characters appear as they are typed, mimicking the experience of traditional Unix systems. The service is designed for users interested in retro computing aesthetics or those seeking a nostalgic approach to online chat.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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  Conversations by Typeform2018 · ▲492

  Turn any static web page into a dynamic exchange

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  I automated half of my typing2023 · github.com · ▲815

  I've been using this for about a year now - I parsed 6 months of my messages on slack and found the most common phrases I use and generated keyboard shortcuts for them.

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  A Simple terminal-based video chat – renders in ASCII and has audio2015 · github.com · ▲375

  A point to point color terminal video chat. Contribute to mofarrell/p2pvc development by creating an account on GitHub.

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  Hacker Typer2014 · hackertyper.net · ▲289

  Type as if you're a hacker

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  Turn your website console into a chat that connects website visitors2020 · consolechat.io · ▲148

  Underground developer meeting room.

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  Bridgely2025 · ▲183

  The fastest way to chat in 60+ languages across web & apps

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  SimCity, but with Permits▲936

  A free city-building game in your browser. You are the mayor. You know what the city needs. Now get it past the zoning board, the neighbors, the appeals court and the next election.

  Life & fun · 3d ago · permit.petercai.com

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  I've been paying for a rural Tanzanian's education for 10 years▲778

  Life & fun · 15d ago · tanzaniaeducationproject.org

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  Bigwords.page – Turn any screen into a sign. The URL is the app▲728

  Turn a phone, tablet or TV into a sign. Type a message and it fills the screen: welcome signs, timers, Wi-Fi passwords and more. No app, no account, free.

  Life & fun · 16d ago · bigwords.page

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  Guitoro, a virtual guitar you strum with your keyboard▲573

  Play a free virtual guitar online with your keyboard or by touch. Slow songs down and see every chord, string and strum. Acoustic, classic, electric and bass.

  Life & fun · 10d ago · guitoro.com

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  See *almost* any carriers phone settings▲432

  Carrier settings from iPhone, Pixel and Galaxy firmware, decoded and compared: APNs, VoLTE, 5G and Wi-Fi Calling per carrier, and what each build changed.

  Life & fun · 14d ago · carrierexplode.com

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  The whole Solar System and every tracked satellite, live in the browser▲407

  Life & fun · 24d ago · space.bl2.net

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  Codecademy.com, the easiest way to learn to code▲787

  I've been a longtime member @ HN, but I haven't been a developer. In fact, my only HN submission has been one asking how to learn to code (http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=820741). My cofounder and I decided to solve the problem by making a simple, interactive way to get started with Codecademy. We'd love your feedback. If you're interested in helping us to get more courses up (on any topic!), please send us an email at [email protected].

  Dev tools · 2011 · codecademy.com

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  Like Button for Hacker News▲568

  Life & fun · 2011 · hnlike.com

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  We made a spam-free lyric search engine▲291

  Life & fun · 2011 · songrabbit.com

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  a free multi-user whiteboard with unlimited, zoomable surface▲215

  Sketchub is a place to share your projects and to find projects made by other people. Apps, 3D models, hardware builds and more. Everything on Sketchub is open.

  Life & fun · 2011 · sketchub.com

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  My weekend project - preview TV sizes on your wall▲179

  Work · 2011 · tvsizematters.com

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  I shipped my first product▲163

  I shipped my first product Today, the first version of TrackMe is available from the App Store. This is my first product as an indie developer, and even though it’s very simple, I’m proud to have gone...

  Dev tools · 2011 · chriseidhof.tumblr.com